Yeshwanthpur is a mix of residential and industrial. There are plenty of gated communities as well as industrial operations in this locality. It is well-connected to other parts of Bangalore such as Malleswaram, Rajajinagar, Mathikere, Mahalaxmi Layout, Jalahalli and Nandhini Layout.
Commuting to major tech parks is easy from Yeshwanthpur. Manyata Tech Park is 11 kilometres away, Rajajinagar IT Park is 9 kilometres away and World Trade Centre is just 4 kilometres away.
There are also a few shopping malls, markets and restaurants close to Yeshwanthpur which provide room for recreation on the weekends.
Are you thinking about moving to Yeshwanthpur? Read on to find the best gated communities, restaurants, pubs and parks in the area to give you an idea of what being a resident of Yeshwanthpur is all about.
List of top gated communities in Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore
1. Aparna Elina, Yeshwanthpur
A gated society with plenty of good amenities, such as a swimming pool and jogging track, Aparna Elina also has large apartments. The largest of the 4 BHKs clocks in at 2610 sq ft. The project is also very conveniently located, being close to the commercial part of Yeshwanthpur.
Highlights and Amenities in Aparna Elina
Type of apartments: 3 BHK & 4 BHK
Area per apartment: 1450 sq ft to 2610 sq ft
No of flats: 152
2. Vaishnavi Nakshatra, Yeshwanthpur
If you want to be near the metro, or take it every day, this might be a good option. All flats are also vastu compliant and the 3 BHKs have two large balconies. Amenities are available, as you would expect in a society of this size.
Highlights and Amenities in Vaishnavi Nakshatra
Type of apartments: 2 BHK & 3 BHK
Area per apartment: 1100 sq ft to 1699 sq ft
No of flats: 400
3. Vikram Trinetra Retreat, Yeshwanthpur
A good housing project with minimal amenities, Trinetra Retreat also has small (by Bangalore standards) 1 BHKs that start at just 540 sq ft. The building does have power backup and lifts.
Highlights and Amenities in Vaishnavi Nakshatra
Type of apartments: 1 BHK, 2 BHK & 3 BHK
Area per apartment: 540 sq ft to 2400 sq ft
No of flats: 165
4. IBC Platinum City, Yeshwanthpur
An older building, constructed around 2005, IBC Platinum City has 16 towers and 1000 flats. As a resident, therefore, you can look forward to connecting with a lot of people over a game of pool, badminton or even a walk on its jogging track.
Highlights and Amenities in IBC Platinum City
Type of apartments: 2 BHK & 3 BHK
Area per apartment: 1165 sq ft to 2555 sq ft
No of flats: 1000
5. Assetz Lumos, Yeshwanthpur
As it is built on a much larger plot of land, Assetz Lumos has a basketball court and an amphitheatre on its premises. The largest homes in this society are monstrous at nearly 45000 sq ft.
Highlights and Amenities in Assetz Lumos
Type of apartments: 3 BHK & 4 BHK
Area per apartment: 1876 sq ft to 4465 sq ft
No of flats: 138
Things to do in Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore
1. Shop at the mall
Those who enjoy shopping have many good options near Yeshwanthpur. Visit Vaishnavi Sapphire Mall (2 kilometres away), Orion Mall (3.8 kilometres away) or Mantri Square Mall (8 kilometres away) for a fun day of retail therapy.
2. Catch up with friends over a beer
At Venus Bar and Restaurant on Tumkur Road in Yeshwanthpur the menu can be confusing, offering pastas and pizzas but also seafood, Chinese, sizzler and Indian cuisine. However, don’t let that put you off. This place has great reputation for its food. It serves beer and cocktails too, making it an amazing hangout space.
3. Shop at a wholesale market
Visit the APMC Market and behold the wholesale produce. Located at the APMC yard in Yeshwanthpur, this huge market trades in produce such as onions, potatoes, garlic, ginger, chillies, coconuts. You also get food grains like ragi, maize, wheat and rice. You may not want to buy anything in bulk here but seeing the sheer quantities is pretty amazing.
4. Take a walk
Yeshwanthpur has nice great parks if you are looking to exercise or just take a stroll. Some of these include Atal ji Park, BBMP Park, Yeshwanthpur Industrial Area, BMP Public Park and JP Park Rocks Park.
Places to visit in Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore
1. Absolute Barbecues
For those who love a good barbecue, there’s no better place in Yeshwanthpur than Absolute Barbecues to get your fill. This pocket-friendly restaurant is known for their generous portion sizes. Besides barbecue, there are other dishes and tempting drinks and desserts on offer. Their buffet and set menus are popular with residents of Yeshwanthpur.
2. Paranda
If you love North Indian cuisine and are looking to celebrate a special occasion, Paranda at the Taj is the perfect place. From the beautiful decor and ambiance to the quality of food, everything screams 5-star at Paranda.
3. Orion Mall
Just a 15-minute (3.7 kilometre) drive away is the famous Orion Mall. This multi-level shopping centre has tons of big brands, great restaurants and an artificial lake to relax by. It’s a great place to spend a fun weekend.
4. Dr. Rajkumar Samadhi Park
Big fans and movie buffs folk to this memorial park honouring Dr. Rajkumar Samadhi, one of Indian’s most loved and respected actors. It is a well-maintained, clean park with a beautiful structure and greenery all around.
5. Jayaprakash Narayana Park
Located right by Yeshwanthpur Station, Jaya Prakash Narayana Park or JP Park is very large (spanning 85 acres) and full of greenery. Besides the regular walking paths and play area, this park has a pond and a musical fountain.
FAQs about Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore
The distance between Bangalore City Station and Yeshwanthpur is 9.4 kilometres via Dr Puneeth Rajkumar Road.
The travel distance or driving distance between Yeshwanthpur and Kempegowda International Airport is 30.7 kilometres via NH 44, which is approximately an hour’s drive.
Yeshwantpur Bus Depot on Tumkur Road, Dr.Ambedkar Nagar, Malleswaram, is the nearest bus station.
Yeshwanthpur is a metro station on the Green Line of the Namma Metro. It is located on Tumkur Road Yeshwanthpur Industrial Area Phase 1 Mahalakshmi Layout.
Yeshwanthpur and the areas around have great hang-out spots. Catch up a restaurant or pub or take a long relaxing walk at Dr. Rajkumar Samadhi park or Jayaprakash Narayana park. You can also do a lot of shopping and check out the restaurants at Orion Mall.
The quickest way to get from Bengaluru Airport (BLR) to Yeshwanthpur is by taxi which costs ₹700 – ₹1000 and takes 60 to 80 minutes. The cheapest way to get from Bengaluru Airport (BLR) to Yeshwanthpur is by bus which costs under ₹200.
Hospitals in Yeshwanthpur include Manipal Hospital Yeshwanthpur, Acharya Tulsi Jain Hospital, Sparsh Hospital, People Tree Hospitals, Mysore Hospital, Mangal’s Nursing Home, Karnataka Cancer Hospital (Radiation centre), Kala Hospital & Clinical Laboratory and Maternity Hospitals.
Some schools in Yeshwanthpur are Divine English School, National Public School, Yeshwanthpur, Sri Vidyaniketan School and College, Rajarajeshwari English School, New Carmel English School, St. Paul English High School, Sri Veena Sharda High School and Nirmala Jyothi English High School.
The parks in Yeshwanthpur include Atal ji Park, BBMP Park, Yeshwanthpur Industrial Area, BMP Public Park and JP Park Rocks Park.
There are many fitness centres and gyms in Yeshwanthpur. Some of these are Fat2Fit, Street Workout Gym, DS Fitness Adda, A.G.K. Gym, Rock Fitness Gym, Muscle Mass Fitness Gym Center, Fitness World, Hi Tech Muscle Kingdoms Gym, Octane Fitness and Ashokpuram Gym.
Yeshwanthpur Police Station is located on 9th Cross Road, Mahalakshmi Layout, Ashokapuram, Yeshwanthpur Industrial Suburb. Its contact number is 080 2294 2526.