The best thing about S’ Residences at the Dayananda Sagar University is that it’s located in Bangalore, and to many, Bangalore might arguably be the best city in India to live in. Sure, the traffic within the city is capable of driving one up the wall, but with its notoriously pleasant weather and opportunities of indulgences in cultural and modern places of appreciation nearby, the city might just have something for everyone—all age groups, all tastes, and all levels of enthusiasm in exploration. All one has to do is step out, maybe on one of the weekends, and head to the city, for a potentially immersive experience of many of the city’s offerings. So, here’s your complete guide on exploring local culture near campus.
First of is the majestic Bannerghatta National Park. With its zoo, safari and other botanical and zoological observational facilities, one is capable of being in the presence of all kinds of wildlife and nature in what’s possibly the best recreation of their natural habitats. If you’re an animal lover and happen to be in Bangalore, this spot must not be missed!
Exploring local culture near campus is incomplete without knowing the museums and art galleries nearby. There is the National Gallery of Modern Art at Vasanth Nagar where one can lose themselves in the admiration of contemporary modern art. There also is the Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath which showcases all kinds of traditional paintings and crafts.
Apart from the artistic kinds, there are museums of the scientific and educational nature too, like the Visvesvaraya Industrial & Technological Museum, the Government Museum, the Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium, and the HAL Heritage Center and Aerospace Museum.
If adrenaline is your thing, we have you covered as well. Bangalore offers a variety of adventure sports activities like cycling tours and trekking at wondrous scenic locations all around the city like Ramanagara, which is the most popular location for trekkers to get their weekend, early morning trek. The sunrise at Nandi hills is a well known mesmerizing experience and must be done at least once by those in town. The hills of Skandagiri provide beautiful views too.
Bangalore has many lakes and small water bodies, but if you really want a private time at a scenic water body outside the city, there’s Muthathi on the banks of the Cauvery river to give you just that. The perfect spot for a picnic far away from the regular hustle and bustle of city life. There are all kinds of resorts and organization that offer laid-back weekend getaways with camping and bonfire too. A simple entry on Google is enough to give you the closest spot for exploring local culture near campus.
Bangalore is a haven for gluttons too. There’s a myriad of food options available everywhere. From the classic street foods like dosas and momos to its joints of specialized dedicated cuisines, Bangalore has it all for you. Every taste bud of yours can have its favorite spot.
At S’ Residences, we encourage our residents to not stay just cooped indoors at all times. We understand that it’s healthy for students to get a taste of what this great city has to offer too. Academics is important but once in a while, so is exploring local culture near campus. You can be assured that you’re not in prison here. You’re always welcome to step out because we know you’ll come back refreshed by the new experience.