Welcome to Bangalore.

Bangalore is India's boom town, fuelling the sub-continent's rapid economic development. The call-center capital of the world, with over 10,000 industries and eight huge industrial belts, it is a first port of call for many businesses opening operations in India. It is also crowded, colorful, vibrant and attactive - famous for its lakes and gardens. Relocating to Bangalore is a challenge and an adventure, but with the right information and help it becomes far easier.

Getting There
The need-to-know stuff, from visas and work permits to vaccinations and Indian vacations. Need to rent a car, find a hotel, a short-term apartment? Click through our listings. We'll help with travel and budget plans, and alert you to the culture shocks of relocating to India. Pets? You need to know the red tape.

Living There
Find housing in Bangalore, open a bank account, examine your tax obligations, furnish your home and get domestic help, set up your telecoms and computer arrangements, get a health plan, get a car with or without a driver - how to do all this is the sort of practical information you will find in this section.

Raising Kids There
The key education information: the best schools in Bangalore, curriculum and fees. Pre-school, childcare, and nannies, or where to find a pediatrician. And for free time – family restaurants, outdoor adventures, bowling alleys, pools and amusement parks.

Playing There
Okay, you’ve finished work, so now what? Bangalore is a bewildering whirl of sights and sounds but we'll help you pursue your interests -sightseeing, keeping fit, cinema, music, art, restaurants, nightclubs, spas, weekend trips. Travel and settling into India has never been easier.

Working There
Acclimatizing to India and different work practises can be tricky. How do Indians do business? We’ll give you pointers on business etiquette and culture, working fundamentals; where to rent offices, find reliable lawyers, decipher banking and tax liabilities, hire staff, find a translator and which are the best networking groups to join.

Spouse Survival Kit
So you are here with your partner? Does that mean you have to sit at home? Our survival kit helps you make the leap – form friendships, find work, join clubs, network, take courses, keep busy.


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