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Hyderabad, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Delhi Travel Guide
India
Mumbai
Delhi
Bengaluru
Hyderabad
Overview, Statistics, and Figures
FullCountryName:RepublicofIndia
Area:3.28millionsq.km.
Population:1.2billion
CapitalCity:NewDelhi
No.ofstates:28statesandsevenunionterritories
People:72%Indo-Aryan,25%Dravidian,3%other
Religion:80%Hindu,14%Muslim,2.4%Christian,2%Sikh,
0.7%Buddhist,0.5%Jains,0.4%other
Government:FederalRepublic
HeadofState:Smt.PratibhaDevisinghPatil
HeadofGovernment:PrimeMinisterDr.ManmohanSingh
GDP:US$3.298trillion
GDPpercapita:US$2,780
AnnualGrowth:6.7%
MajorTradingPartners:U.S.,HongKong,UK,Japan,Germany,
Belgium,SaudiArabia
Weather
Indiaistheseventhlargestcountryintheworldandtheweather
isvariedacrossthelengthandbreadthofthecountry.Fromthe
coldwintersofthenorthtothebalmytropicsofthesouth,one
canfindwiderangesoftemperatures.Typicallythetemperatures
rangefrom25degCentigrade/77degFahrenheitto40C/104
degFahrenheitinthesouthandfrom2degCentigrade/36deg
Fahrenheitto35C/95degFahrenheitintheNorth.Snowandice
coverthemountainsoftheNorth,softsandcoversthecoastal
areasofthesouth.Monsoonrainfalloccursinmoststatesbetween
themonthsofJuneandOctoberwiththerainsbeingtheheaviest
inthesouthwest.
Time difference
IndiaStandardTime(IST)isGMT+5hours30minutes(doesnot
changefordaylightsavings)
10hoursand30minutesaheadofNewYork(EST)
Hyderabad
Hyderabad office information
Office address
RMZFutura,
DeloitteDrive,RoadNo.2,
HiTechCityLayout,
Madhapur,Hyderabad500081
AndhraPradesh,India
Main office phone number
+914066704000
Office security/emergency phone number
Outsideoffice:+914066704000Withinoffice:84000
Technology helpdesk phone number
2222
E Block Office addressDeloittecampus,BlockE,Gachibowli,Nanakramgudavillage,Hyderabad500008
E Block phone number
+914066707000
Asusedinthisdocument,DeloittemeansDeloitteLLPanditssubsidiaries.Pleaseseewww.deloitte.com/us/aboutforadetaileddescriptionofthelegalstructureofDeloitteLLPanditssubsidiaries.
Hyderabad office information (cont.)
F Block Office address
Floors8&11,Building9,RahejaMindspaceITPark,
Madhapur,
Hyderabad500081
F Block phone number
+914067474000
G Block Office address
Gblock,MeenakshiTechpark,
Survey#39,Gachibowli,
Hyderabad500032
G Block phone number
+914067476000
ATMs
ICICIBankABlock,GroundFloor
HDFCBankDBlock,GroundFloor,Nearsideentranceofcafeteria
The city
AlegacyoftheNizams,the400-year-oldcityofHyderabadis
celebratedforitsforts,mosques,mausoleums,andpalaces,notto
forgetthedelectableNawabicuisine.ThetwincitiesofHyderabad
andSecunderabadofferthecuriouscombinationofcosmopolitan
environswrappedinquaintold-worldcharm.Overfourmillioncall
thecityhome.
Locatedasitis,northofSouthIndiaandsouthofNorthIndia,
Hyderabadisameltingpotofdiverseculturesandonehearsmany
tonguesspokenhere.Evenso,EnglishandHindiwillgetyou
through.ThelocalsspeakTeluguandDakhni(deccani)adialect
ofHindilacedwithUrdu.
Places of interest
Birla Mandir
DedicatedtoLordVenkateshwara,thismagnificentedificecomes
aliveeacheveningwhenitislit.Tenyearsinthemaking,the
graniteimageofthepresidingdeityisabout11feettall.
Birla Planetarium
BirlaPlanetariumisoneofthecountrysleadingplanetariums.
Thereareskyshowsheldeveryday.
Charminar
CharminaristhemostfamousofallHyderabadssymbols,built
byMohammedQuliQutubShah.Charminarissurroundedbythe
hustleandbustleofcommercepearlandjewelryshopsand
perfumeandattar(perfumeextract)dealers.
Golconda Fort
GolcondaFortwasbuiltbytheKakatiyasinthe13thcentury
andwasimproveduponbytheQutubShahikings.Itisa
massivegranitefortwithwallsandramparts7kilometersin
circumference.Thecitywithinthewallsspawnedsuchimmortal
gemsastheKoh-i-Noor,theHopeDiamond,andtheOrloff
DiamondofCatherinetheGreat.Intheevenings,Golconda
FortfeaturesaSoundandLightShow.
High Court
HighCourtisalovelyMughal-inspiredbuildingnearAfzalGunj
Bridge.Itisconstructedwithlocalpinkgranite,redstandstone
featuringcarvedcolumnsandpanels.
Jalagam Vengal Rao Park
JalagamVengalRaoParkisonRd#1BanjaraHills.Itisapopular
spotforlocalstoenjoytheirmorning/eveningwalks.
Kasu Brahmananda Reddy National Park
KasuBrahmanandaReddyNationalParkisthecitysfavoritepark
forjogging.Youcannotmissthegreenexpanseonthewayto
JubileeHills.
Mecca Masjid
MeccaMasjidisthesecondlargestmosqueinIndiaandthe
seventhlargestintheworldaccomodating10,000peopleat
onetime.Interestingly,someofitsbrickswerebroughtfromthe
originalMecca.
Nehru Zoological Park
NehruZoologicalParkisspreadover300acresandisoneofthe
largestzoosinAsia.Largerecreationalparks,gardens,amini
train,animalrides,andthenocturnalcavemakeforathrilling
experience.Itisanidealspotforapicnic.
Qutub Shahi Tombs
TheQutubShahiTombswereconstructedonsquarebases
surroundedbyarches.Atthecenterofeachtombsitsa
sarcophagus.
Ramoji Film City
RamojiFilmCityistheUniversalStudiosofIndia.Spreadacross
2500acres,itistheworldslargestfilmstudiocomplex.
Salarjung Museum
SalarjungMuseumcontainsthelargestprivatecollection
ofantiquesintheworld.DonotmisstheJadeRoomwith
pricelessobjects.
Shilparamam
ShilparamamisacraftsvillageadjacenttoCybertowers.Ithouses
handloomandhandicraftstallsthroughouttheyear.
Chowmahalla Palace
Builtover200yearsago,ChowmahallaPalaceisrenownedforits
uniquearchitecturalstyleandelegance.ItwastheseatoftheAsaf
JahidynastywheretheNizamsentertainedtheirofficialguests
androyalvisitors.Itisopentoselectindividualsandcorporate
companiesforhostingtheirculturaleventsdinnersandreceptions.
Paigah Tombs
PaigahTombsaretombsofseveralgenerationsofthePaigah
nobles.ThePaigahweregreatpatronsoffineart,literature,and
sports.TheywereclosetoNizamsandsoenjoyedasignificant
socialstatus.Localsclaimthatthegeometricalpattersanddesigns
ofthesestunningtombsareonlyoneofitskind.
Purani Haveli
PuraniHaveliisaUshapedcomplexwithasinglestoried
centralbuildinginEuropeanstyle.Thisarchitecturallandmarkof
Hyderabadreflectsthecombinationofthe18thcenturyEuropean
facadeswithtraditionalIndiancourtyards.Itwasbuiltduringthe
reignoftheAsafJahis.
Sanghi Temple
TheSanghitempleislocatedinSanghinagar25kmsfrom
Hyderabad.SituatedonahillocknamedParamanandGiri,the
templespresidingdeityisLordVenkateshwara.Themajestic
templecomplexisbuiltintheChola-Chalukyastyleofarchitecture
andhostsallimportantHinduGods.
Note:APTourismoffersguidedtourstomanyoftheseplaces.Moreinformationisavailableontheirwebsitewww.aptourism.com.
LeisureFrom pub-hopping to plain shopping, food and more, it is all in here!
Shopping Malls
Hyderabad Central
Punjagutta
Lifestyle
Begumpet
Shoppers Stop
Begumpet
City Center
BanjaraHills
GVKOne
RoadNo.1,BanjaraHills
Inorbit Mall
Hi-techcity,Cyberabad
Shopping
Womens clothing
Origins:Rd#1,BanjaraHills.Phone:+914065589917
Elahe:Rd#10,BanjaraHills.Phone:+914066565514
NeerusElite:Rd#1,BanjaraHills,Phone:+914023414445
Mebaz:BegumpetCrossing.Phone:+914066662222
MeenaBazar:BegumpetCrossing,nexttoLifestyle.
Phone:+914066662222
Kalanjali:Nearpolicecontrolroom,Nampally,
Phone:+914023231147
Nallis:NearBegumpetflyover.Phone:+914027766609
From pub-hopping to plain shopping, food and more, it is all in here!
Mens clothing
Mebaz:BegumpetCrossing.Phone:+914066662222
MeenaBazar:BegumpetCrossing,nexttoLifestyle.
Phone:+914066662222
Crafts
BombayStore:Rd#10,BanjaraHills.Phone:+914055996666
HandicraftsdIndia:Rd#1,BanjaraHills.
Phone:+914030607740.
CottageIndustriesExpositionLimited(CIE):Snehalatha
Building,6-3-871,GreenlandsRoad,Adj.G.PullareddySweets,
Begumpet.Phone:+914023401302.
Lepakshistore:Lepakshichainofstores,maintainedbythe
stategovernmentshowcasesawidevarietyofhandicrafts
fromAndhraPradesh.Fromthemagicalweavesofrenowned
placeslikePochampally,VenkatagiriandGadwal,tothecolorful
Kondapallytoysmadeoutofsoftwood,youwillfindeverything
thatsymbolizesAndhraPradeshinaLepakshiShowroom.
Book stores
Walden,Rd#2,BanjaraHills.Phone:+914023551613.
CrosswordBookStore:CityCenterMall,Rd#10,BanjaraHills.
Phone:+914066131207.
HimalayaBookStore:Panjagutta.Phone:+914023322993
Odyssey,Rd#36,JubileeHills.Phone:+914066363388
Always ask if a corporate discount is offered and
be sure to carry your Deloitte ID card; you may be
asked to present it to receive discounts.
Pearls
Mangatrai pearls and jewellery
PunjaguttaCrossRoads,Hyderabad
Phone:+919849067444/+914023411816
Openalldays.
Sri Krishna pearls and jewellery
LocatedintheTajKrishna,TajBanjaraandHICC
Phones:+914023201379/+914023201395
Restaurants
Indian
Kebab-e-Bahar, Taj Banjara:Rd#1,BanjaraHills
GuestscanlookforwardtothefamousHyderabadiKebabs
alongwithanexcitingvarietyoftheNorthwestFrontierKebabs
andspecialitieslikeShikampuriKebab,PatharkaGosht,andDal
Makhani,allcreationsofthestalwartChefChamanlal.
Phone:+914066669999
Firdaus, Taj Krishna:Rd#1,BanjaraHills
Chandeliersandelegantfurnishingprovidetheperfectbackdrop
foradelectablespectrumofgourmetIndiancuisine.Raan-e-firdaus
anddalfirdausaresignaturedishes.
Phone:+914066662323
Kebabs and Kurries:KakatiyaSheraton
ServesfoodfromtheNorthwestFrontierprovince
Phone:+914023400132
Sahib Sindh Sultan:CityCenter,Rd#1,BanjaraHills
TraditionalIndianandMughalaicuisineservedinauniquesetting
capturingoldworldcharmoftheBritishera.
Phone:+914066683337
Angeethi:Rd#1,BanjaraHills
ArestaurantthatlookslikeanauthenticPunjabidhaba.Thereis
evenapaanshopinside!
Phone:+914066255550
The Great Kebab Factory:3rdFloor,Mantri,
AboveVLCCBeautyParlour,PlotNo.283/A,
RoadNo.12,BanjaraHills
Phone:+914023302244,+914040208282
Dakshin:KakatiyaSheraton
Goodselectionfromthesouthernstates,withagreatambience
tomatch.
Phone:+914023400132
Multicuisine
The Blue Flower:TajDeccan
FreshflavorsarethedrawatthisinvitingIndianrestaurant.
SignaturedishesincludeHyderabadbiryaniandhaleem.
Phone:+914066663939
Fusion 9:Rd#1,BanjaraHills
EastmeetsWest.Experimentationhereisusuallyrewarding.
Phone:+914055577722
Hard Rock Caf: GVKOne,BanjaraHills
RestaurantwiththebestmixofAmericanrockcultureandcuisine
Phone:+914044767900
Isda Thai:Road#92,JubileeHills
AuthenticThairestaurantwitharooftopdining
Phone:+914023607380
La Cantina:Novotel,NearHitechCity,Kondapur,
Phone:+914066824422
Always ask if a corporate discount is offered and
be sure to carry your Deloitte ID card; you may be
asked to present it to receive discounts.
Little Italy:OppKBRpark,ApolloCrossing
Itstandsoutwithitstrademarkblendofcafeandcozyrestaurant
feel.IfyouwanttotastetherealfoodofItalyminusthenon-veg
stuff,thenthisistheplaceforyou.
Phone:+914023558001
Mainland China:Rd#1,BanjaraHills
OneofthefastestgrowingchainsinIndia.AuthenticChinesefood
andgood,quickservice.
Phone:+914023304500
Ohris Banjara:Rd#2,BanjaraHills
Openlateintothenight.Youwillspotthewholetownhereafter
midnight.Servesmanykindsofcuisine.
Phone:+914023302200
TGIF:Rd#2BanjaraHills
Popularmulti-cuisinerestaurantwithspecialMexicanfare
Phone:+914040151925
The F-Lounge:PlotNo.2-91-9,OppE-Park,Kondapur
Phone:+914023113456
Zafraan Exotica:Rd#12,BanjaraHills
Ifambienceiswhatyouarelookingfor,thenthisisthe
placetogo.
Phone:+914065585500
Zafraan Laguna:4thfloorLumbini,Rd#2,
BanjaraHills,Panjagutta.
TheambienceanddecorisasgoodastheotherZafraan
Restaurants.Thebarareaisthebestfeatureofthisplace.
Phone:+914066842222
Cinema Theatres
Prasads IMAX
NecklaceRoad
www.prasadz.com
PVR Cinemas
HyderabadCentral,Somajiguda
www.pvrcinemas.com
Inox
GVKOneMall,BanjaraHills
www.inoxmovies.com
Cinemax
OppositeL.V.PrasadEyeInstitute,BanjaraHills
www.cinemax.co.in
Tourist information
DepartmentofTourism,GovernmentofIndia914023262151
AndhraPradeshTourism+914023453110
Money exchange
CWTForex:CTCno.+16157186655/6656/7662
India+9166706655/56/7662
ThereisanATMmachineintheDeloittecampusinBlockAatthe
groundlevel.ItacceptsinternationalVISAcardsonly.
Airlines
Indian Airlines Booking Office+914023430334
Indian Airlines Enquiry1407
Indian Airlines International Flights18001801407
Air India+914023389711/12/13
Emirates+914066234400
Air Deccan+919849677008
Kingfisher Airlines+914023210985/86
Jet Airways City Office+914066510668
Jet Airways Call Center+914039824444
Travel Desk6655/56/7662forhelpwithKLM
Lufthansa+914023481000
Emergency
Police100
Fire101
Ambulance102
Hospitals
Apollo Emergency
Tel:+914023607777
CARE Hospital, Secunderabad
Tel:+914027706252/+914027717452
CARE Hospital, Banjara Hills
Tel:+914055668888
Fever Hospital
Tel:+914027667845
KIMS
Tel:+914027814910/4499
Medicity
Tel:+914023231111/7644
NIMS
Tel:+914023320332/2333
Yashoda, Somajiguda
Tel:+914023319999
Yashoda, Secunderabad
Tel:+914027713333
Pharmacies
Ameerpet
Tel:+914023431701
Jubilee Hills
Tel:+914023607777
Mehdipatnam
Tel:+914023431702
RTC X Roads
Tel:+914023433605
Vikrampuri
Tel:+914023433607
Mumbai
Mumbai office information
Office address
Fairmont,Levels2and4
HiranandaniBusinessPark,Powai
Mumbai400076
Maharashtra,India
Main office phone number
+9122611337000
Office security/emergency phone number
Outsideoffice:+9122611337444
Withinoffice:+9161137011/611337424/611337444
Technology helpdesk phone number
2222
The city
PlungeintoIndiasMaximumCity,wheretheglamourandglitter
ofBollywoodrubagainstthecrushof16millionMumbaikers,
wheretoweringapartmentblocksandshoppingmallsjostle
alongsidegraciouscolonialmansions.Eclectictocosmopolitan,
Mumbaihassomethingforeverybody.
Places of interest
Colonial buildings
SomefineexamplesoftheGothicrevival,neoclassicalstyle,art
decoandIndo-Saracenicstylearegreattosee.Heritagewalksare
organizedonthethirdSundayofeverymonth.Youcancontact
heritagewalks@hotmail.comordial+912226835856or
+912223690992formoreinformation.
Museums and galleries
SouthMumbaiisteemingwithmuseums,particularlythePrince
ofWalesmuseumandtheNationalgalleryofModernArt.You
willalsofindJehangirartgalleryandtheChemouldartgalleryin
SouthMumbai.Also,visitManiBhavan,amuseumdedicatedto
MahatmaGandhi.
Cultural festivals
Mumbaihasseveralculturalfestivalseachyear.Theseinclude
Banganga
ThemusicalfestivalisorganizedbyMTDC,everyyearatBanganga
TankonMalabarHillinJanuary.
Elephanta Festival
Artanddancefestivalbyrenownedartists.Scheduledeachyear
inFebruary.
Kala Ghoda Festival
TheartsandcraftsfestivalisheldinthelastweekofJanuaryor
inthefirstweekofFebruaryeveryyearinthehistoricprecinctof
KalaGhoda.
ThereisalottoseeinMumbai.Thefollowingaresometypical
touristspots.Mostofthesespotsarenotclosetotheofficeorthe
hotelsopleaseplanyourdaywisely.
Colaba Causeway
SouthtotheGatewayofIndiaistheareaofColabaCauseway,
thecommercialroadthatisextremelypopularwiththetourists
andlocals.Thereareshopsandvendorssellinganythingand
everythingunderthesun.Thisistheplacetocome,ifyouwantto
tastetheflavorofthecitythatneversleeps.
Elephanta Caves
ElephantaIslandisreachablewithinanhourbyboat,hasold
rock-cutHindutemples,shrines,andcavesthatdatebackfrom
thesixthcentury.ThewholeislandisdedicatedtotheHinduLord,
Shiva.TheElephantaCaveshavebeendeclaredaWorldHeritage
SitebyUNESCO.YoucancatchaboatattheGatewayofIndia.
Gateway of India
TheGatewayofIndiaisalsoknownasApolloBunderandwas
designedbyGeorgeWittettocommemorateGeorgeVandQueen
MarysvisittoIndiain1911.Youcanseeapicturesqueviewofthe
famousTajMahalPalaceandHotel.
Haji Ali Mosque
Thiswhitewashed,fairytaleMosquebuiltinthenineteenthcentury
locatedhalfakilometerintothesea,containsthetombofthe
Muslimsaint,HajiAli.
Harbor cruise
Ifyoucanaffordit,renttheTajMahalHotelsprivateyacht(has
twosundecksandthreebedrooms)foracruisearoundthe
Mumbaiharbor.Approximately$300/hour(includingdrinksand
meals).
Kotachiwadi
Amidthehigh-risejumbleofSouthMumbaiisKotachiwadi,where
liesanEastIndianChristianenclaveof30heritagestructureswith
eleganttwo-storeywoodenmansions.Mostofthesewooden
mansionsaredatedandfallundertheHeritageAct.
Marine Drive
PopularlyknownastheQueensNecklace.ThisisoneofMumbais
mostpopularpromenadesandsunset-watchingspots.
Poonawallas breeders multimillion
OnthelastSundayofeveryFebruary,theglitteratiofMumbai
dressupfortheAscotofMumbaiattheMahalaxmiRaceCourse.
WithHighTea,amazinghats,andhundredsofordinarypunters
stakingtheirlittleallontheoutsidechance,thisistheeventto
attendinMumbai.
LeisureFrom pub-hopping to plain shopping, food and more, it is all in here!
Pubs
Mostnightclubsandbarsatfive-starhotelshavetheirown
following.InMumbai,anewnightclubandrestaurantstartsup
eachmonth.
Aer
Aer,thehighestrooftopbarinIndiaisopenattheFourSeasons
HotelinMumbai.Thirtyfourfloorsabovestreetlevel,6pmsunset
happyhourforchampagnebytheglassandapanoramicviewof
oldandnewMumbaiinonecleansweep.
Aurus and Vie
Both,onJuhuTararoad,arebarsfacingtheseawitharestaurant.
Blue Frog
ThelatestadditionontheMumbaiscene,BlueFrogisalivemusic
venue,restaurant,andbarfeaturinglocalandinternationalacts.
Freestylejazzandsomespareribsmakeaneclecticexperience.
China House Lounge
LocatedonaseparateleveloftheGrandHyatt,themultilevel
loungeistheperfectsettingforintimateloungingand
conversation,whetheroverdinner,orforpre-dinnerdrinksorlate
nightcocktails.
Dome
LocatedintheIntercontinentalHotel,Domeprovidesagreatview
ofthecity.
Hard Rock Caf
BombayDyeingMills,LowerParel.Thisplaceisusuallypacked
withofficefolksonweekdaysandplaysoldermusic.Expectyour
Zepplin,Hendrix,andREM.
Indigo
AnexclusiveloungeandbarlocatedatColabaCausewaybehind
hotelTajMahalinSouthMumbai,isanottomissdestination.
Boastsofalargewinecollectionandalsoservessuperb
fusionfood.
From pub-hopping to plain shopping, food and more, it is all in here!
Polly Esthers
InColabaisMumbaisonlyofficialretronightclub,playspopular
musicfromthe80s.
Shiro,rightnexttoHardRockCafe
IsprettyandmodeledafterBuddhaBar.
The Bayview Bar
LocatedatthelobbylevelofTheOberoi,Mumbai,hasanarresting
viewoftheArabianSeaandthefinestrangeofsinglemaltsand
Habanoscigars.
Wink
AttheTajPresidentHoteldoessomefantasticcocktailsandsome
prettydecentsushi.
Zenzi
AtBandraseesalotoftheexpatriatecrowdapartfrommodels
andfilmmakers.
Notes: SomeofthepubsinMumbaionlypermittheentryof
couples.Coverissethigherforsinglemen.However,onsome
nights,womenarepermittedwithouthavingtopaycovercharges.
Shopping malls
Atria Mall
NearNehruPlanetarium,Worli.OneofthebestmallsinMumbai.
Well-knownbrandsareavailable.
Inorbit Mall
InorbitMallhasauniversalclassandappealandseekstoprovidea
one-stopdestinationforfashion,lifestyle,food,andentertainment
leadingtoaninternationalexperienceforfamilies.
Palladium Mall
PalladiumisthenewestadditiontoMumbaisretailroad-map.
Spreadacrossfourlevels,theelegantinteriorscomplimentthe
mixofpremiumandluxurybrands.
Phoenix Mills
Thisisanothergreatplacetoshop.Itisamegacenter,formedby
convertinganoldcottonmillintoashoppingcenter.Itishometo
manyshops,greatrestaurants,nightclubs,andabowlingalley
Shopping
SomeshopsmaystayshutonSundays.Itisalwaysadvisabletocall
beforeventuringout.
Frominternationallyrenownedhautecouturetodirt-cheap
one-seasonwonders,intricatejewelryanduniqueantiquestotawdry
giftsandfabuloustextiles,Mumbaiisknownasashoppersparadise,
andyoullfindprettymucheverythingthecountryhastoofferhere.
Ifyoureshoppingonthestreetorinthemarkets,takeyourtime,
siftandsort,establishauthenticity,andifnecessary,dontbeafraid
tobargain.Thatsaid,bearinmindthat(aselsewhereinIndia)a
bargain,particularlywhenitcomestojewelryandantiques,is
probablyareproduction.
Ensemble isanup-marketboutiquewhereyouwillfindagood
varietyofEast-meets-Westeveningwear;prominentdesignersto
lookforhereincludeShahabDurazi,TarunTahiliani,RajeshPratap,
MonishaJaisingh,TaranaRajpal,AbhishekGupta,and
SunitaShankar.Tel:+912222872882,+912222843227,or
+912222845118
AtIndian Textiles,youllfindsomeofthebestBenarasiwoven
silksandbrocadesinthecountry,soldbytheyard,aswellas
authenticPashminashawls.Tel:+912222028783or
+912222049278
Hand-dyedsilkstolesbyJamnadasKhatrimadewithvegetable
dyesusingtheRajasthanitie-and-dyetechnique.
Tel+912222425711or+912223740947
Ifqualityisallthatmattersandpriceisnotaconcern,Ravissanthasa
selectionofsterling-silverteapots,vases,photoframes,andassorted
stylishcollectiblesthatsportcleanmodernlinesandharkbacktothe
Decoperiod.Tel:+912222873405
Contemporary Arts and Craftshastastefulandsometimes
uncommongiftsfromalloverIndia.Tel:+912223631979
The Hilton Towers andThe Taj Mahal Hotel shoppingarcades
boastoffamousdesignerbrands,includinginternationalbrands
likeLouisVuitton,JimmyChoo,HugoBoss,Gucci,andmany
othersinitsshoppingarcade.
AstoreneartheairportcalledCenturyPlazaisagreatplacefor
high-qualityPashminaandwoolshawls.Thestorealsocarries
rugs,silver,andjewelry.TheownerisofKashmirioriginandworks
directlywithartisansinKashmir,resultingindesignsuniquetothe
store.Locatedat9-TrivaniNiwas,BhavaniNagar,SaharRoadnear
HotelI.T.C.GrandMaratha.
FamousIndiandesignerRitu Kumar hasseveraloutletsspecial-
izinginsilkandcottondesigner-ethnicwear,muchofitablendof
westernandIndianinfluences.
Tel.+912223678593or+912223672947
Melange
Tel:+912223854492or+912223869628knownforits
ultrafemininedesignerdressesmadefromdelicatechiffon.
Kimaya & AyamikFeaturingcollectionsfromsomeofthefinestIndiandesignerslikeTarunTahiliani,RohitBal,ShahabDurazi,SuneetVerma,
Always ask if a corporate discount is offered and
be sure to carry your Deloitte ID card; you may be
asked to present it to receive discounts.
MaliniRamani,ManishArora,NarendraKumar,AnamikaKhanna,ShantanuandNikhil,andWendellRodricks,Kimaya&Ayamik(whichisKimayaspeltbackwards)isoneoftheleadingcouturedestinationsinIndia.Besidesclothes,thesestoresstackaccessoriessuchasshoes,bags,andjewelry.KimayaisforladieswhileAyamik
isformen.Tel:+912226606554,+912226606040
LowerParelisanothernewshoppinganddiningdestination.
Phoenix Mills, RaghuvanshiMansionandthenewlyopened
ITCGrandCentral,afive-stardeluxehotel,aresomeofthe
attractions.AgoodtipistocombineyourshoppingtriptoGood
EarthalifestylestoreandPhoenixMillsonthesametrip.
GoodEarthisnexttoPhoenixMills.Tel:+912224951954
Palladium Mall
Palladiumoffersauniqueshoppingandentertainmentexperience.
Spreadacrossfourlevels,theelegantinteriorscomplimentthemix
ofpremiumandluxurybrands.
Phoenix Mills
PhoenixMillsisthenewshoppingdestination.Besidesamall,
theplaceincludesawidevarietyofrestaurants,includingMonza,
theItalianRestaurantandWineBar.DesignerRituKumarsstore
sellstraditionalandafewwesternoutfits,mainlytopswithlotsof
embroidery,beads,andsequinworks.Otherstoreshereinclude
MinawalaJewelers,designerAnitaDongrasshop,andShlok:The
FashionMantrathatcarriesamixofIndianandwesternoutfitsby
well-knowndesignerslikeManishMalhotra,SurilyGoel,
andothers.
The Courtyard
TheCourtyardhasanexclusivelookandthatisbecauseitconsists
ofaclutchofhigh-endboutiques,sellingdesignerclothes,and
jewelery.DesignerslikeRohitBal,AshishandSoni,Rabaniand
Rakaha,NeeruKumar,ManishMalhotra,AbrahamandThakore,
andPratapsellsometheircreationshere.Youcanfindbothmens
andwomensoutfits,andRohitBalcarriesawiderselectionof
outfitsformen.
Always ask if a corporate discount is offered and
be sure to carry your Deloitte ID card; you may be
asked to present it to receive discounts.
Antiques, art, and furniture
Natesans Antiqarts,locatedatJehangirArtGallery,deals
principallyinstone,wood,andbronzeitems.Whetheryoupickup
anornateteakandsandalwoodcarving,abronzepiececreated
usingthe4,500-year-oldlost-waxprocess,orarefurbished
antique,Natesanswillarrangeshipment.Tel:+912222852700
AtPhillips Antiques,besidesfour-posterbeds,armchairs,writing
tables,andhatstands,youllfindgorgeousporcelainandpottery,
brassandsilverware,arangeofmarbleitemsforthehome,
ornamentalpieces,antiquarianmaps,lithographs,engravings,old
photographs,andlovelylamps.
Tel:+912222020564or+912222820782
www.phillipsantiques.com
Heeramaneckisanotheressentialpitstopforantiquelovers.Ithas
anespeciallygoodcollectionofVictorianandIndiansilverware,
includingteasets,candlestands,andcutlery.
Tel:+912222021778or+912222856340
Framroz Sorabji Khan & Co
Goodandrealqualitystuffantiques.Itisfullofinterestingbitsand
bobs,includingsomegorgeouspiecesofVictorianjewelryandold
Mughalcoins.Youmaybeabletofindsomegenuinetreasures
hiddenawayintheglasscabinets.Itssmall,buthasreallygreat
stuff,sospendalotoftime.
Tel:+912222021638
Knick Knacks
Unique,kitschyfindsatDhoop.Afavoritehomeaccessoriesand
furnishingsboutique,Dhoop,carriesunique,kitschyfindsfrom
coconut-shapedmortarandpestlestoleaf-shapedbrasscoasters.
Tel:+912226498646,+912226498647
Restaurants
Mumbaiisagastronomesdelight.Virtuallyeverycuisineinthe
worldcanbefoundhere.However,togetarealflavorofwhats
uniquetoMumbai,youwillhavetogoalittlelowerdownthe
scale,andexperiencethestreetfoodandIranicafes.
Sea food
MaheshLunchHome(nearFloraFountainandinJuhu)andTrishna
(KalaGhoda)aretheusualspots,andtheyhavebeenfamousfor
theircoastalcuisine.Thelatterisofcoursegood,buthasbecome
tootouristybynature.Tel:+912266955554/+91226695559
Italian
DonGiovannis(Juhu,oppositeJWMarriott)
+9122226122372/26153125
MezzoMezzo(attheJWMarriott)+912266933220/6693000
Vetro(atTheOberoi,Mumbai)+912266326215/66325757
Celini(atTheGrandHyatt)+912266761160/6676
MangiFerra(Juhu)+912266751728/9819157812
North western
Peshawari(atITCMaratha,Andheri)
+912240341879/40341800.Trytandoorijhinga,thekebab
platter,sikandariraan(legoflamb),andmangoesandicecream
(onlyduringsummers).
Kandahar(TheOberoi,Mumbai)+912266325757
Khyber(KalaGhoda)+912222673227/403906112
Regional Indian
Dakshin(ITCMaratha)+912240341718/28303030
Poush(Andheri)forKashmiri+912266994553/65931201
CasaSoulFry(oppBombayUniversity)forGoanCuisine
+912222671421/+919820282522
Parsi
OriginatingfromancientPersia,theParsis-Zoroastriansareaspecial
communityofpeoplethatonewouldassociateMumbaiwith.Parsi
foodissimilartoPersian;gotoBritanniaatBallardEstate
+912222615264orJimmyBoyatHornimanCircle
+912222700880
Vegetarian
LittleItalylocatedonJuhuTararoad(Juhu)
+912226608885/26608815
Relish(HotelSamratChurchgate):Excellentvegetariancuisine
fromaroundtheworld+912222833558
ChineseIndiaJones(HiltonTowersMumbai)
+912266325757/66326330
GoldenDragon(TajMahalHotel)+912266653296/66653316
Spices(JWMarriott)+912266933290/66933000
ChinaGate(Bandra)+912226402256/26452600
ChinaWhite(Bandra)+912267049553/67049555
ChinaHouse(GrandHyatt)+912266761149
JapaneseWasabibyMorimoto(TajMahalHotel,Colaba)
+912266653366/66653000
Tiffin(TheOberoi,Mumbai)+912266326205/66325757
PanAsian(MarathaSheraton)+912240341895/40341800
Spices(JWMarriott)+912266933290/66933000JapengoCafeatCR2MallinNarimanPointservesupsomesushi
+912266334040
Tetsuma(Colaba)+9122876578
Combination oriental
IndiaJones(HiltonTowersMumbai)+912266326330
PanAsian(atMarathaSheraton)+912228303030
Jos(KalaGhoda)+912266356908/66334233
Fusion
Zenzi(Waterfieldroad,Bandra)+912266430670/71/72
OutoftheBlue(PaliHill,Bandra)+912226003000/1
LoungeOlive(Bandra)+912226058228/9
Indigo
+912266368999
Goan, coastal GoaPortuguesa(Mahim)NearHindujaHospital
+912224440202/0707CasaSoulFry(oppBombayUniversityintown)
+912222671421/+9198202282522
SoulFry(Bandra)+912226046892
Frangipani at Trident Nariman Point
ServinganextensiveMediterraneancuisinealacarte,the
restaurantspecializesinhot,coldanddessertstages.TridentHotel
NarimanPoint(Mumbai,Mumbai400021)+912266324343
Peshawari at ITC Grand Maratha Sheraton
ITCMaratha,SaharAirportRoad(NearInternationalAirport,
AndheriEastMumbai400099)+912228303030
Dum Pukht at ITC
GrandMarathaSheratonwhichcontinuestheroyaldining
traditionsoftheNawabofAwadandDakshin.ITCMaratha,Sahar
AirportRoad(NearInternationalAirport,AndheriEastMumbai400
099)+912228303030
Fratelli Fresh & Wine Bar
ItalianrestaurantatRenaissancePowaiRenaissanceMumbaiHotel
&ConventionCentre2&3B,NearChinmayanandAshram(Powai,
Mumbai400087)+912266927777
Restaurant cafes
Moshes(CuffeParade)+912222161266/26
CafeBasilico(BandraandColaba)+912267039999/6710000/
66345670/71
Caf Leopold+912222020131/22828185andCafeMondegar
+912222020591(bothnearRegalCinema,Colaba)aregreat
placesto,whileawaytime,eatcheapandswigabeerorfive.
Mocha(chain)ispopularwiththeyoung-uns
+912266336070/23099349.
24x7 Coffee shops
Trattoria(TajPresident)+912266650971/66650808
Frangipani(HiltonTowersMumbai)
+912266326310/66325757
Vista(TajLandsEnd,Bandra)+912266681234/26551234
HornbysPavilion(ITCGrandCentral)+912267045121/22
LotusCafe(JWMarriott)+912266933276/77
Allthebighotelshaveone.
Irani cafes
AbsolutelythebestforChai(Tea)andMakhan-Pau(breadand
butter).Alsoforassortedsnacks,likeKheema-na-Patice(Ground
MeatPattice),samosas,mava-na-cakes(spongecakes),etc.
Madras Caf
MadrasCafeservessomeofthebestsouthIndiansnacksin
Mumbai.ItisknownforitsMysoreRawadosaand
ButterPoodiIdli.
Mumbai street food
Streetfoodcompletesyourexperienceofthetastesandflavorsof
Mumbai.Whileitisnotsafetoeatinallplaces,doconsiderthe
suggestedplaces.
Bhel puri and sev puriAclassicMumbaiconcoction,bhel-puriorbhelinshortcomprisesmostlyofpuffedriceandassortedspiceswithafewchutneys(spices).Youcanspecifywhetheryouwantitspicyorbland,andthevendorwillmakeitforyou.ItisquitetastyandoughttobehadoffthestreetstogetthereallocalflavorRecommendedplacetovisit:KarachiBandraWest.
Bhurji EitherEggbhurjiorPaneerbhurjiamashofeggsandchoppedtomato,onion,chilli,andlotsofoil.Eatenonthesidewithsomepav(bread).
Pav bhaji Againaninherentpartofthestreetfoodculturethisismashedvegetablescookedinspices,tomatosauce,toppedwithbutter,andservedpipinghotwithpav.Widelyavailable.
Recommendedplacetovisit:ElcoBandraWest.
Cinema theaters
Mumbaihasmanycinemahousesandmultiplexesdottingthe
city.TheselistedhereareclosesttotheofficeandofferInternet
reservations.Normally,moviescheduleschangeonaFriday.
Cinemax
Tel:+919833501023
www.cinemax.co.in
Fame Adlabs
Tel:+919945444000/+912266991212www.famecinemas.com
Fun Republic
Tel:+912266755675www.funcinemas.com
PVR Cinemas
Tel:+912225657777
www.pvrcinemas.com
Groceries and delis
GrocerystoresareavailableineveryneighborhoodinMumbai.In
additiontothese,therearesomesupermarketsorhypermarkets
aswell.SomeofthemareBigBazaar,FoodBazaar,Hypercity,
Dmart,andApnaBazaar.D-Martisclosesttotheoffice.Most
supermarketsandhypermarketsstockforeignproducts.
Someofthespecialtydelisforcheeses,wines,andmeatsinclude
Cafe Basilico (Bandra and Colaba)+912266345670/5671
Gourmet Shoppe (The Oberoi Shopping Arcade)
+912266326245/66325757
Indigo Deli (Colaba)+912266368999
Moshes (Cuffe Parade)+912223674412
Sante Gourmand (Bandra)+912264501527
Spas
Mumbaihasseveraltherapeuticspas.Mostofthesearelocated
andaffiliatedwithfivestarhotels.
Club Oasis+912266761144/46GrandHyatt
Frank Provost+912267021440/67025500
Prana Spa+912266961111/22HyattRegency
Quan Spa+912266933610/300JWMarriott
Taj Wellington Mews+912266653366/66653620
Money exchange
Anup Jacob Panicker
Mobile:+919892292082
DirectNo:+912266444499
E-mailtcmumbai@deloitte.com
Airlines
Domestic Terminal (1A/1B)+912226264000
International Terminal (2B/2C)+912226813000
Air India1800227722(TOLLFREE)
GoAir Airlines Inquiry1800222111/+09223222111
Indian Airlines1407(TOLLFREE)
Indigo Airways Inquiry+09910383838/18001803838
Jet Airways+912239893333
Kingfisher Airlines18001800101(TOLLFREE)
Spice Jet Airways Inquiry18001803333/+09871803333
Aeroflot+912222821682/22856648
Air Canada+912222020594/95/97
Air France+912224954348/18001800033(TOLLFREE)
Air Mauritius+912240289898
British Airways+912218001023592
Canadian Pacific+912222042174
Cathay Pacific+912266572222/18002091616
Delta Airlines+912240745000
Egypt Airlines +912222824088
Emirates Airlines+912240974097
Fin Air+912240524300/306
Gulf Air+91221800221122/18002092099(TOLLFREE)
Iran Air+912222047070/1037/1025
Japan Airlines+912222833136/3215
KLM+9118001800033/44/55(TOLLFREE)
Kuwait Airways+912266369955/66555655
Lufthansa Airways+912218001025838
Qantas Airways+912222007440
Royal Nepal Airlines+912226241758
Saudi Arabian Airlines+912222020049
Singapore Airlines+912222022747
Srilankan Airways +912224956703
Swiss Air+912267137200/40/18002097240(TOLLFREE)
Emergency
PoliceInfoline1090
D.G.Control+912222026636
Mum.PoliceHeadQtr.+22625020
TrafficControl+912224937746
TrafficHelpline+912230403040
Fire101
Ambulance102
Hospitals
Thefollowinghospitalsandclinicsaresituatedonlyafewminutes
awayfromtheoffice.TheL.H.HiranandaniHospitalinPowaihas
world-classfacilitiesandisreputedforitsmedicalassistance.
Dr. L.H. Hiranandani Hospital, Powai
Tel:+912225763300/25763333
Dr. Nagarwala Hiloo Clinic
Tel:+912225792797
Dr. Shetty Naresh
Tel:+912225782252/25793599
Thefollowinghospitalsarereputed,thoughsomeoftheseare
furtherawayfromtheoffice.
Asian Heart Institute, Bandra Kurla Complex
Tel:+912266986666
Breach Candy Hospital, Breach Candy
Tel:+912223667809
Hinduja Hospital, Mahim
Tel:+912224451515
Holy Spirit Hospital, Andheri
Tel:+912228248500/04
Jaslok Hospital, Peddar road
Tel:+912266573333
Lilavati Hospital, Bandra Reclamation
Tel:+912226421111,+919820334535,+919819115407,
+919833370394
Nanavati Hospital, Vile Parle
Tel:+912226182225
Wockhardt Heart Hospital, Mulund
Tel:+912267994444/67994400
Wockhardt Hospital, Bandra Kurla Complex
Tel:+912226664488
Pharmacies
Thesepharmaciesarethoseclosesttotheoffice.
Harsha Chemist
Tel:+912225782209
Medicine Shoppee
Tel:+912225797401
Bengaluru
Bengaluru office information
Office address
SalarpuriaSupreme
2nd/3rdFloor,
No.92/5,MunekolaluVillage,VarthurHobli,
OuterRingRoad,NearMarathalliJunction,
BengaluruSouthTaluk560037
Main office phone number
+918067551000
Office security/emergency phone number
U.S.number:+16782991000
Withinoffice:51000
Technology helpdesk phone number
2222
The city
Bengaluru,alsoknownasBangaloreisthecapitaloftheIndian
stateofKarnataka.LocatedontheDeccanPlateauinthesouth-
easternpartofKarnataka,itisIndiasthirdmostpopulouscityand
fifth-mostpopulousurbanagglomeration.
Bengaluruishometomanyofthemostwell-recognizedcolleges
andresearchinstitutionsinIndia.Numerouspublicsectorheavy
industries,softwarecompanies,aerospace,telecommunications,
anddefenceorganizationsarelocatedinthecity.Itisknownas
theSiliconValleyofIndiabecauseofitspositionasthenations
leadingITexporter.Ademographicallydiversecity,Bengaluruisa
majoreconomicandculturalhubandthefastestgrowingmajor
metropolisinIndia.
Places of interest
Lal Bagh
Thisisabotanicalgarden,commissionedbytheHyderAliinthe
year1760.The240acreparkishometoover1,000speciesof
floraandaGlassHouse.Theparkisknownforitsannualflower
show.Thegardensurroundsoneofthetowerserectedbythe
founderofBengaluru,KempeGowdaI.TheLalBaghRock,dates
backto3,000millionyears,isanotherattraction.
Cubbon Park
Itislocatedintheheartofthecityandspreadsover300acres
(1.2km2).Thepartwascreatedintheyear1884,byMajor
GeneralRichardSankey.Theparkishometonumeroustreesand
plantsthatspanover68generaand96species.Theparkisalso
knownforitskidstrain.
Tipu Sultans Summer Palace
Builtin1791,thisbeautifultwo-storeyedornatewoodenstructure
withexquisitelycarvedpillars,archesandbalconieswasoneof
Tipusfavoritesummerretreats.Itnowhousesamuseumthat
containsartefactsrelatingtotheHyder-Tipuregime.
Bengaluru Palace
Thisisapalacelocatedinthecityandisbuilttolooklikeasmaller
replicaoftheWindsorCastleinEngland.
Vidhana Soudha
ItistheseatofthestatelegislatureofKarnataka.Itisanimposing
granitebuilding,builtintheyear1956intheNeo-Dravidian
style,incorporateselementsofIndo-Saracenic,RajasthaniJharokha
andDravidianstyles.VidhanaSoudhaisthebrainchildofKengal
HanumanthaiahandbuiltbychiefengineerB.R.Manickam.
Attara Kacheri (Karnataka High Court)
OverlookingVidhanaSabhaisthisredbrickandstonebuildingin
theGreco-Romanstyleofarchitecture.IthousestheHighCourt
forthestateofKarnataka.
Bengaluru Museum
Themuseumwasinstitutedaspartofthecentenarycelebrations
oftheengineer-statesmanSirM.Visvesvaraya(18611962).
HAL Aerospace Museum
TheMuseumshowcasesthegrowthoftheIndianaviationindustry
andHALforsixdecades.Themuseumhousesdisplaysofvarious
aircraftandhelicopters,Aircraftenginemodels,Flightsimulators,
amockAirTrafficControlTowerandexhibitofIndianaviation
history.
Bull Temple
BuiltbyKempeGowdaI,itisreminiscentofthe16thcentury
Dravidianstylearchitecture.Ithasahugegranitemonolithof
Nandi.Thislandmarkissituatedatbulltempleroad,Basavangudi.
ISKCON Temple: (International Society for Krishna
Consciousness)
Builtinanornatearchitecturalstyle,theKrishnaTempleisablend
ofmoderntechnologyandspiritualharmony.
St. Marys Basilica
ItistheoldestchurchinBengaluruandistheonlychurchinthe
statethathasbeenelevatedtothestatusofaminorbasilica.Itis
famousforthefestivitiesheldduringtheSt.MarysFeastinthe
monthofSeptembereachyear,aneventthatattractsanumberof
devoteesfrominandaroundBengaluru.
Note:KarnatakaStateTourismDevelopmentCorporation
organizesahalf-dayBengaluruSightseeingTour.Fordetailsplease
calltheKSTDCHeadOffice:Telephone:+9108022352901/
22352902/22352903.
LeisureFrom pub-hopping to plain shopping, food and more, it is all in here!
Shopping
ShoppingisadelightfulexperienceinBengaluru.Youllfind
someofthemostexquisitesilkshere.Youcanalsotakehome
handicraftsinsandalwoodandrosewood,availableinstate-
ownedemporiaandprivatestores.Forgoldandjewelry,youcan
visitthequaintJewellersStreet.Someofthefavoriteshopping
hauntsareM.G.Road,BrigadeRoad,ResidencyRoadand
CommercialStreet.BargainhunterstendtofavourK.G.Road,
MalleswaramandShivajinagar.
Someofthepopularshoppingcentres/mallsatBengaluruare:
M.G.Road:PublicUtilityBuilding,ShrungarShoppingCentre,
BombayStore
ResidencyRoad:PintoTowersandlotsoffurnitureshops
BrigadeRoad:CurzonComplex,St.PatricksComplex,Mota
Chambers&5thAvenue
InfantryRoad:SafinaPlazaandCopperArch
St.MarksRoad:SophiasChoice
ShoppersStop
Lifestyle(nearFootballstadium)
From pub-hopping to plain shopping, food and more, it is all in here!
Shopping Malls
Bengaluru Central
ResidencyRoad
Cosmos Mall
Whitefield,
Garuda Mall
CBD
Gopalan Mall
MysoreRoad
Grand Sigma Mall
CunninghamRoad
Leela Galleria
OldAirportroad,Bengaluru
The Collection
UBCity
The Forum
Koramangala
The Forum Value Mall
Whitefield
Crafts/Fashion/Souvenirs
100ft
Anappealingboutiqueforcolourfulclothes,interiordesignand
handicrafts;italsohasarestaurantandbar.
Mysore Saree Udyog
LocatednearCommercialSt,MysoreSareeUdyogisgreatfor
top-qualitysilksandsaris.
Cinnamon
JustoffLavelleRd,Cinnamonisachicboutiqueforclothes,
homewaresandgiftsperfectforstylishsouvenirs.
Raintree
Thisearly-20th-centuryvillahasbeenturnedintoastylishgift
shop,fashionstoreandcaf;itincludesabranchoffabclothes
storeAnokhi,whichisalsofoundattheLeelaGalleria
(23AirportRd,Kodihalli).
VM Rd
ThisclassyboutiquecomplexshowcasestopIndiandesigners,
includingAbraham&Thakore,ManishAroraandNeeruKumar.
Fabindia
ThisflagshipstorecontainsFabindiasfullrangeofstylishclothes
andhomewaresintraditionalcottonprintsandsilks.Theresaalso
asmallcaf.TherearealsobranchesonCommericalStandinthe
Garudamall.
Ffolio
HeadtothisshopforhighIndianfashion.Ffolioalsohasabranch
atLeelaGalleria(23AirportRd,Kodihalli).
Pubs
Athena
AirportRoad,AttachedtotheLeela
Itisoneofthecityslargestpubs.Ithasseperateareasfor
membersandVIPs.
Dublin
ITCWindsorSheraton,GolfCourseroad
AnauthenticIrishpubwithleathersofas.
Firangi Paani
TheForum
Anoldfashioneddecorinsidethebusymall.Karaokenightson
Sundays.
Geofferys
Wheelerroad,CoxTown
AnEnglishstylepubwithretronightandliveDJ.
Hard Rock Cafe
ShivajiNagar
Forsomedeafeningmusicandexoticcocktails/drinks.
HintLocatedonrooftopithasagreatcityview.LadiesnightsonTuesdaysandliveDJ.
Hypnos
GemPlaza,InfantryRoad
AloungebarwithagreatMediterraneanambiance.Ladiesnight
onThursdays.
Ice
MahatmaGandhiroad
Acoolpubwhichalsoofferspoolsideseating.Greatcollectionsof
liquorsandCubancigars.LadiesnightonWednesdays.
Ivy
Marthahalli
Anislandbarwithabeachthemealsoservesgoodfoodwith
barbeque.
Library Bar
TheLeelaPalaceKempinski
AclassyEnglishloungeinthecitysbesthotel.
Liquid
IstaHotel,SampangiramaNagar
CitysonlyAlFrescoloungewithgreatmusicandlivebandon
mostdays.
NYKs Terrace
GoldenTower,Residencyroad
Goodmusic,goodfoodandexoticcocktailsareservedhere.
Noir
LeMeridian,Sankeyroad
Chillouttoretroandhousemusicinthisfashionablelounge.
Restaurants
Aromas of China
19,RichmondCircle,LalbaghRoad
ItisoneofthebestChineserestaurantsinthecity.
Ginseng
HotelRoyalOrchid,CFloor,AdjoiningKGAGolfCourse
Lobsterwouldbeagoodchoicehere.
Mandarin
GrandAshok,KumaraKrupa
ServesauthentictraditionalChinesefood.Thelocationofthe
eateryenablesyoutohaveaviewofthecity.
Mainland China
14,ChurchStreet
IfyoulikeseafoodthenPrawnsinSpicyChillySaucewouldbea
goodchoice.
Magnolia: Terrace
3780FeetRoadKoramangala
TheirspecialtyisChineseandThaicuisine.Theeateryishousedin
aspaciousmodernbungalow.
Memories of China
41/3,TajResidency
Thesteamfishisgoodhere.
Papparazzi, Royal Orchid
TheCentralPark,47/1ManipalCentre
SituatedontopoftheManipalCentre,theeaterygivesafabulous
view.
Jamavar @ Leela Palace
OldAirportRoad
Forsomeroyaltreatcheckoutthisplace.
Northern Gate Taj Gateway Hotel
66,ResidencyRoad
Therecentfaceliftgiventotheeateryislikeanotherfeatherto
thecap.
Shiro
UBCityMall,VittalMallyaRoad
Shiroisafine-diningrestaurantwithanexclusiveTeppenyaki
counter.ThechefsareexpatstrainedinJapanandothercountries.
Dum Pukht Jolly Nabobs
ITCTheWindsor,WindsorSquare,
Achancetore-livethedaysoftheRajinthisuniqueAnglo-
Lucknowirestaurant.
Kebabs and Kurries
ITCRoyalGardenia,No1ResidencyRoad
ThissignaturerestaurantofITC,servesamlangeofcuisinesthat
celebratetherichtastesofNorthernandSouthernofIndia.
Khansama
UBCity,Level2,VittalMallyaRd
Goodambienceandsomewonderfulchoiceswithregardsto
food.Thebuffetservesequalamountofdishesforvegetariansand
non-vegetarians.
Sahib Sindh Sultan
ForumMall2ndfloor,Koramangala
Theinteriorwhichisakintoaluxurytrainwithtableslaidinan
attractivemannerbothontheplatformandinsidetrainareamakes
itaquiteanexcitingdiningexperiencehere.
I-T-Alia @ The Park
14/7,M.GRoad
ThetraditionalItalianfoodinanelegantyetcasualsettingisthe
pluspoint.
Blue Ginger @ Taj West End
25,RaceCourseRoad
SpecialisingintheVietnamesecuisine,theeateryhasbrightdecor.
Mugen
3rdFloorNo2011,100FeetRoad(AboveIndigoNationStore)
ThewordMugen,inJapanesemeansadreamorafantasy.A
contemporaryOriental-themedrestaurant.
Paradise Island @ Taj West End
RaceCourseRoad
TheyserveItalian,LebinianandIndiancusines.
Qi Le Meridien
28SankeyRoad
Theinteriorsandfoodinaloungesettingareitspluspoints.
Rim Naam @ Oberoi
M.G.Road
Housedinoneofthetophotelsinthecity,theopenairkitchen
andliveseafoodcounteristheaddedattraction.
Zen
TheLeelaPalace
TheplaceservesThai,Japanese,Malaysian,Singaporeanand
Koreanfood.
Little Italy
100FeetRd,HAL2ndStage
VegetariianItalianfoodisthepluspointofthisItalianjoint.
Citrus@ Leela PalaceOldAirportRoad
ItservesMedditerraneanandtraditionalIndiancuisine.
Cinema theatres
InoxCornerofMcGrathandCommissariatRoads&Jayanagar
+9108041128888
PVRKormangala&Whitefield
+9108022067814
InnovativeMarathalli
+9108023361528
Fun CinemasCunninghamRoad
+910804147511
Money exchange
American Express
(+9108022254337;180CunninghamRd;
9.30a.m.6.30p.m.MonFri,9.30a.m.1.30p.m.Sat)
Changestravellerschequeswithnocommission.
Thomas Cook
(+9108025581357;ThePavilion,62-63MGRd;
9.30a.m.6p.m.MonSat)
ChargesaRs.50commissionontravellerscheques.
Airlines
Air India+9108022277747/22277748/22277749/
22277750
Indian Airlines+9108025266233(SpeedTel:141)
Jet Airways+9108022276620
Sahara Airlines+9108025583897/25583937/25584507
Air France+9108025589397/25597258
Air New Zealand+9108022244624
Alitalia+9108025320886/25581117
American Airlines+9108025585394/25594240/41
British Airways+9108022271205/22217644
Cathay Pacific+9108022259130/22269745
Delta Airlines+9108022273439/22244625
Gulf Air+9108025584702/25585309
KLM/North West+9108022268703/22269854
Kuwait Airways+9108025589021/25589841/25586533
Lufthansa+9108025587740/25587545
Malaysian Airlines+9108022122991/93
Pakistan International Airlines+9108022260667/2220513
Qantas+9108022256611/22264719
Royal Nepal Airlines+9108022275091/22222927
Singapore Airlines Pvt Ltd+9108022867868
Swiss Air+910802867873/76
Scandinavian+9108022244622
SriLankan Airlines+9108022075020/21/24125204/06
South African Airways+9108022244623
Thai Airways+9108041124333
United Airlines+9108022244620/22
Emergency
Police100
Fire101
Ambulance102
Hospitals
Bengaluruhassomeofthebestmedicalprofessionalsandhealth
servicesinthecountry.
Columbia Asia: North (Hebbal)
Tel:+9108041791000
Hosmat: Centre (Magrath road)
Tel:+9108025593796
Manipal: East (Airport Road)
Tel:+9108025266646
Mallya: Centre (Vittal Mallya Road)
Tel:+9108022277990
MS Ramaiah:North (Mathikeri)
Tel:+9108023608888
Narayana Nethralaya: North (Rajajinagar)
Tel:+9108023370122
Narayana Hrudalaya: South (Bommasandra)
Tel:+9108027835000
Sagar Apollo: South (Jayanagar)
Tel:+9108026536701
St. Johns Medical: South (Koramangala)
Tel:+9108022065000
Wockhardt Hospital & Heart Institute: Central
(Cunningham Road)
Tel:+9108066214444
Delhi
Delhi office information
Office address
BPTPCrest
PlotNo:15
UdyogVihar,PhaseIV
Gurgaon122015
Haryana,India
Main office phone number
+911243847000
Office security/emergency phone number
Outsideoffice:+911246647000/+919958822505
Withinoffice:47744
Technology helpdesk phone number
2222
The city
Delhi,thecapitalcityofIndia,issaidtobeoneoftheoldest
existingcitiesintheworld.Legendestimatesittobeover5,000
yearsold.ThecityisknownasthemicrocosmofIndiaandisone
oftheworldstopglobalcities.
Delhiisknownforitswide,tree-linedboulevardsandishome
tonumerousnationalinstitutions,museums,andlandmarks.
Gurgaon,wheretheofficeislocatedboastsoveramillion
inhabitants,slickofficecomplexeshousingcompaniesranging
fromAccenturetoXerox,andmoreshoppingmallspersquare
milethananywhereelseinIndia.Itisanexhilaratingglimpseinto
theIndiaofthefuture.
Places of interest
Red Fort
TheRedFort(LalQila)isoneofDelhistoptouristsights.Abrilliant
redsandstonefortbuiltbytheMughalEmperorShahJahanashis
rulingpalace.
Humayuns Tomb
HumayunsTombinsouthDelhi,nearHazratNizamuddinstation,
isoneofDelhisthreeUNESCOWorldHeritageSites.Opendaily
fromsunrisetosunset,entryisRs.10/250,Indians/foreigners.
India Gate
ThismonumenthasbeenbuiltasamemorialfortheIndian
soldierswhodiedinWorldWarI.Thereisalsoafire(eternal
flame)burningforallfallenIndiansoldiers.
Jantar Mantar
OneoffiveastronomicalobservatoriescommissionedbySawai
JainSinghIIofJaipurduringthe18thcentury.Theoddstructures
insideareactuallyenormousscientificinstrumentsformeasuring
themovementofcelestialbodies.
Raj Ghat
MemorialtoMahatmaGandhiatthesiteofhiscremation.
India Habitat Centre
ThiscenteratLodhiRoadisthoughnotamuseuminthestrictest
senseoftheword,ismostnotedforitsever-changingartexhibits,
plays,andfilms,aswellasaninternationalselectionoffooditems
initsfoodcourt.
National Museum
ThelayoutofthismuseumatJanpathisalabyrinthineand
thepresentationwontwinanyawards,butthecollectionis
unparalleledandcontainssometruemasterpieces.
National Science Centre
ThiscentreinPragatiMaidan,isdefinitelyamustseeforscience
enthusiasts,especiallythosewhoareyoung.Agoodplaceto
refreshyourbasics,particularlyinPhysics
National Railway Museum
NationalRailwayMuseuminChanakyapurihousesacollection
ofIndiantrainsfromthepasttothepresentaworthwhile
lookintoIndiasproudrailwayheritage.Thecollectionincludes
carriagesbelongingtoIndianpotentatesandBritishviceroys.
Bah Lotus Temple
Shapedlikealotusbudwith27petals,thisstunningtemple
suspendedabovemilky-bluepondsissurelyoneofthemost
magnificentmonumentsevermadefromconcrete.
Gurudwara Bangla Sahib
ThisGurudwarainConnaughtPlace,isthemaingurudwarafor
themanySikhsofDelhi.
Gurudwara Sis Ganj
AnimportantSikhplaceofworship.Builtonthespotwheretheir
ninthguru,GuruTeghBahadur,wasbeheadedontheordersof
themughalemperorAurangzeb,itisanoasisofcalminthechaos
ofOldDelhisChandniChowk.
Sacred Heart Cathedral
Itisthebiggestchurchintermsofstructureandalsothe
headquartersoftheDelhiCatholicArchdiocese.Amustvisitto
enjoythebeautifularchitectureandpristinebeauty.
ISKCON
CentreforKrishnaConsciousness,ithasroboticshowsand
multimediapresentations,apartfromthetraditionaltemple
complex.Livelyatmosphereandexcellenttastingsweetsand
thedeliciousGovindasrestaurantisonsite.
Jama Masjid
OppositetheRedFort,nexttoChandniChowkinOldDelhi,thisis
thelargestmosqueinIndiaandamustseewhileinDelhi.
Lakshmi Narayan Temple
PopularlyknownasBirlaMandir,thistempleislocatednextto
ConnaughtPlace.ItisabigimpressiveHindutemplecomplex.
Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple
Completedin2005bythesocio-spiritualorganizationBAPS,no
expensehasbeensparedindecoratingthislargeandelaborate
templecarvedofredsandstone.Thecentralmonument,built
withoutanysteel,housesan11-ftgoldenstatueofthefounderof
theSwaminarayanfaith,BhagwanSwaminarayan.
National Zoological Park
TheDelhiZooisaverylargeandsprawlingparkdedicatedto
preservingtherichbiodiversityofthecountry.Thisparkmaybethe
onlychanceofseeingatigerorelephantforsometravelers.
LeisureFrom pub-hopping to plain shopping, food and more, it is all in here!
Shopping
Delhiisashoppersheaven,butonlyifyourenotafraidtohaggle
andbumpelbowsinbazaars.Western-stylemallsandshopping
emporiumsarepoppingupacrossthecityespeciallyinGurgaon,
Noida,andSouthDelhi.
Connaught Place
ThisisthehistoricalshoppingarcadeofDelhi.ManyWestern-style
shopsareherethathaveniceproductsforIndianprices.
Kamla Nagar
LocatedrightnexttoDelhiUniversitysNorthcampus,theaffluent
marketprovidespossiblyallshoppingexperiencesrightfrom
high-endbrandstothestreet-sideshopsandsomerichpalatable
delightstohavetheperfectshoppingdayout.
Sarojini Nagar
Thismarketisgreatforexportsurplusgarmentsandgreengrocery.
Khan Market
ThisiswheretheforeigndiplomatsandTibetanlamasgofor
lunchandtoshopfordogsupplies,groceries(greatchoiceof
vegetables),clothes(upperclassIndianstyle,notexpensive,
FabindiaandAnohkiforwomensclothing),housewares(Good
Earth),jewelry/accessories,andbooks.
From pub-hopping to plain shopping, food and more, it is all in here!
Janpath
Janpathisabargain-huntersdreamandjustatwo-minutewalk
fromConnaughtPlace.Thinkofitasavastfleamarket,whereyou
cangetallkindsofknick-knacksandclothes.
Palika Bazaar
ThisisalargeundergroundmarketinthecenterofConnaught
Place.OnecanhuntforDVDs,VCDs,andAudioCDsofHindi,
English,andafewregionalandforeignlanguagefilmsand
PC-basedgames.
Chandni Chowk
TheheartofOldDelhi,thisistheplacetogoforthefull-onIndian
experienceofcrowded,twistingalleysandtinyshops.
Dilli Haat
SouthDelhi(INA Market stn, Metro Yellow Line).Craftsfairs
happenhereeveryweek.Itisawonderfulplacetogetcraftsfrom
alloverthecountry.Thishasahugenumberofrestaurants,each
showcasingthefoodofaparticularstateofIndia.(Mostofthem
giveamixofChineseandIndianfood,butstatedelicaciesarealso
included).Thissectionisamustgoforthefoodiecumtourist.
Shopping Malls
DT City Centre
MGRoad
Gold Souk
Specializesinhigh-endjewelry.
MGF Metropolitan
LocatedonMGRoad,thisisoneofthelargestandmostpopular
malls,anchoredbyalargePVRcineplex(9Screens).Foodcourton
the3rdfloorandagoodselectionofupscalerestaurants.
MGF Plaza
LocatedonMGRoad,thisoneisdevotedtofurnitureandhome
decoration,buttherearesomegoodrestaurantsonthetopfloor.
MGF Mega City
MGRoad
Sahara Mall
AnotheroneonMGRoad,currentlythekingoftheheap.Features
aperenniallypackedtwo-levelBigBazaarsupermarket.Awesome
pubsandrestaurantsonthetopfloorwhichareopentillquitelate.
Ambience Mall
NationalHighway8,NearTollPlaza.TheBiggestofthemall,
hostofpremiumstoreslikeDebenHamsandanenormousfood
court.
DLF Emporio
LocatedinVasantKunj,SouthDelhi,EmporioisperhapsIndias
mostluxuriantmall.Youllfind3floorsofinternationaldesigner
brands,suchasArmani,HugoBoss,PaulSmith,Gucci,Chanel,and
SalvatoreFerragamo,aswellasanumberofIndiandesigners,such
asTarunTahliani,ManishArora,RohitBal,andSatyaPaul.
Malls of Saket
Sakethasrecentlybecomeamajorurbanshoppinghubwithavast
complexcomprisingofseveraldifferentmalls.Thecentralhubof
thiscomplexisthemallSelectCitywalkconsistingofinternational
andlocalbrands.However,othermallsinthecomplexinclude
MGFMetropolitanandDLFPlace.
Restaurants
Chinese
ChinaClub(LobbyLevel,TowerC,GlobalBusinessPark,MGRoad,
Gurgaon)+911242566000
CilantroChineseRestaurant(TridentHiltonHotel,443,PhaseV,
UdyogVihar,Gurgaon)+911242450505
YourPlate(D-2,1stFloor,SouthCity-II(DBlockMkt),aboveHDFC
Bank)+918800300041
MainlandChinaVishalEnclave,RajouriGardenmetrostation
TheYumYumTree+911142602020
RiceBowl18/31EastPatelNagarMarket,NewDelhi
NanKingChinesefoodinanicelocationwithaprivatelounge
Thai Cuisine
RosThaiRestaurant(R310,ThirdFloor,SaharaMall,Gurgaon)
+91951244048072
Italian
Wow!Italia(MGFMetropolitan3F,MGRoad,Gurgaon)
+91-124-4018551
ItalianoDLFPhaseII,Nathupur
SliceofItalyNearM2kPitampura,NorthDelhi
FlavoursofItalyNeartheMoolchandflyover
LittleItalyDefenceColonyMarket
AmiciCafMiddleLane,KhanMarket,Delhi
TheWestViewMauryaSheraton
DivaGreaterKailashPt.2
SanGimignanoImperialHotel
LaPiazzaHyattRegency
Barbeque/grills
BarbequeNationDistrictCenter,Janakpuri
PiratesofGrillsC-12,VishalEnclave,RajouriGarden
Middle Eastern
Oz(MGFPlaza3FR-02,MGRoad,Gurgaon)+91-124-5019528
FalafelManMainBazaar,Paharganj
Kashmiri
ChorBizarreMGFMetropolitanFC1-5,MGRoad,Gurgaon
+911244018420
Indian
SahibSindhSultan(Level3,AmbienceMall,NH-8,Gurgaon)
+911243058802
BaujeekaDhaba(MGFMetropolitan3F,MGRoad,Gurgaon)
+911244101065/67
CoalRestaurant(TowerA,Gr.Floor,BuildingNo.6,DLFCyberCity,
PhaseIII,Gurgaon)+919971035566
FilmiMasalaRestaurant(DLFCityCenter),DLFPhaseII,M.G.Road,
Gurgaon)
TheVillage(1976/2,AtulKatariaChowk,Gurgaon)+9195124
4081764
NazaarePindDe(SCO28Sector31,Gurgaon)+91124
4033344/4034466
PunjabibyNatureRajouriGarden,MGFCitySquareMall
Korean
K2(MGFPlaza3F,MGRoad,Gurgaon)+91-124-4379151
GungThePalaceGroundfloor,D-1B,GreenPark,SouthDelhi
Pubs/Night Clubs
TGI Fridays
LocatedinMetropolitanMall,MGRoad.Eventhoughitsjustlike
everyotherTGIFridaysontheplanet,butthisisstillafavoriteway
tostartoffanevening.
Chinese and Thai Caf
Onthe1stfloorofJMDplaza,oppositeSaharaMall.The
destinationforallyouloversofRockMusic.Thebestplaceintown
forsomeheadbanging!
Komachi
3rdfloor,MGFPlazamall,MGRoad,IFFCO-chowk0124
4261193.TheChefstherearehandpickedandflownalltheway
fromJapantoproduceaveryauthenticandfinejapanesecuisine
servingawiderangeofjapanesedelicaciesanddrinks.
Xes Caf
LocatedinSaket,DLFSouthCourtMall,XesCafbringsthe
quintessentialCoffeeShopexperienceoutofthe5Stars!Honestto
goodnesswholesomefoodwithaneclecticBarMenu.Itiscasual
butyetelegant.AndRockingMusic.
Aqua
PoolsidebarattheParkHotel(closetoConnaughtPlace),hasa
loungeatmosphereandanextensivedrinkslist.
Toast, Bar & Grill
ByLazeezAffaire,RajouriGarden,WestGateMall(LevelIII).
Flavoredtobaccosheesha,drinks,internationalfood,Greek,
French,pan-European,andIndiancuisines.
Aura
(AttheClaridges)
Decibel
LocatedinChanakyapuri,thisisoneoftwoclubsintheSamrath
HotelnexttotheAshokHotel
IndoChines Forbidden City
LocatedinSouthDelhi(LadoSarai,adjacenttoQutabGolfCourse).
SingaporechainthatopenedinDelhiin2007.MadameButterfly
restaurantupstairsservesverygoodChinesefood.
T.L.R.
LocatedinHauzKhasVillage,Delhiscozy,artyrefugefortourists,
expats,andlocalscomesaliveintheevenings.Livebands,DJ
nights,andpubquiz.
Getting Around Town
GurgaonCabsCall8802622672tobookaRadiocab/Radio
taxi/MeruCab/MegaCabs/QuickCabswhochargeRs.10perkm
Cinema Theatres
PVR Cinemas
SaharaMall,MetropolitanMalls,andAmbienceMall
www.pvrcinemas.com
DT Cinemas
DTCityCentreandMegaMall
www.dtcinemas.com
Money Exchange
Thomas Cook India Limited
SCF97,1stFloor,CommercialComplex,MainMarket,Sector14,
Gurgaon
Tel:+911244087563
Western Union Services India Private Limited
B-1,GroundFloor,TowerB,DLFCyberGreens,PhaseIII,Gurgaon
Tel:+911244542929
Airlines
Air India +911124622220
Go Air +911125671319/25674480
IndiGo+911244352500/18001803838
Jet Airways+911139893333
Jet Lite +911139893333
Kingfisher Airlines+911123313162/23730238/18001800101
Spice Jet18001803333/+919871803333
Aeroflot+911123310426/23317390
Air Mauritius+911143416400/43416449
Air France+911242720272/18001800033
British Airways+911242540543/18001023592
Cathay Pacific+911123353643
Emirates+911166314444
Finnair+911244671111
GulfAir+911143596183
Japan Airlines+911123310990/23310991
KLM+911242720273
Kuwait Airways+911123354373
Lufthansa Airlines+911244888999
Saudi Arabian Airlines+911123731886
Emergency
Police100
Fire101
Ambulance102
Hospitals
Max Hospital
BBlock,SushantLokI,Gurgaon
Tel+91124623350
The Apollo Clinic
Sector14,Gurgaon,
Tel+91951244082230-32
Privat Hospital
DLFCity-II,M.G.Road,Gurgaon
Tel:+911244324300,+919810124556
Artemis Hospital and Medical Institute
Sector51,Gurgaon,Tel+911246767000
Paras Hospitals
24hoursemergency:+911244585666
24hourshelpline:+911244585555
MedantaHospitals
Tel:+911244141414/+91124441144
Pharmacies
Thefollowingpharmaciesaresituatedincloseproximitytothe
office:
Vivomed Pharmaceuticals Private Ltd.
274,PhaseIV,UdyogVihar,Gurgaon
Tel:+919810496168
Guardian Life Care Pvt. Ltd.
PlotNo.5,Sector37,PhaseVI,UdyogVihar,Gurgaon
Tel:+911244777300
Jawa Pharm India Pvt. Ltd.
129,PhaseIV,UdyogVihar,Gurgaon
Tel:+911244017871
Max Chemist
SushantLok,PhaseI,Gurgaon
Tel:+911246623350
Theoneswhichareopened24hoursareasfollows:
Apollo Clinic Pharmacythisisapharmacywhichislocatedon
OldJaipurRoad(justoutsideSector14).ItispartoftheApollo
Clinicandisopen24hours.
Max Hospital PharmacythisislocatedinsideMaxHospital.
Artemis PharmacythisislocatedinsideArtemisHospital.
98.4CentralArcade,DLFPhaseIIalthoughtherearemany
branchesofthisinGurgaon,thereisonlyonewhichis24hours
+911244057514
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