Reply to: May be doing a two week training stint in Bangalore in jan

[ForkBoy]

Clientco have indicated I may be required to spend a couple of weeks in Bangalore in january training up a local team to continue my role (well the role of the team I am in).

Any suggestions, or things to beware of? I gather it's a bit of dump, and hundreds of miles from the nearest beach. So I'll probably spend most of the time in the hotel.

Yes, Bangalore is definitely a bit of a dump and there's not much to do or to look at. There are however some excellent restaurants and some quite reasonable bars.
Pondecherry is probably the nearest beach that's worth visiting and is do-able by bus if you can get a long weekend or by taxi if you can't. Goa is a one hour flight away, check the Kingfisher airline website for details. A weekend in Mysore is also worth the effort although it's nowhere near the sea.
Most of the bars in Bangalore are around MG road/Brigade road but restaurants are spread out all around town. Everything in Bangalore closes early (before 11) and the traffic is a nightmare so it takes forever to get anywhere.
Where are you staying/working? I might know the areas.
PM me if you want any recommendations.

[Gonzo]

I gather it's a bit of dump, and hundreds of miles from the nearest beach.

It just goes to show, I would never have picked you as a beach person.

I have no knowledge to impart about the place but I would have thought that there would be a wealth of history and culture to take in.

[Spacecadet]

So, a bit like London then?

Or any big UK city!
Was out in manchester a couple of times over the summer. Impossible to walk for more than a few yards without being asked for some change especially round the northern quarter

[CheeseSlice]

oooh oooh...when you arrive, tell them that the client co said it wasn't working out so you've been sent over to transition the work back to the UK.

Spin it for as long as you can until you get busted.

i know it wouldn't work but it made me chuckle for about 10 seconds.

Ho hum....

[oracleslave]

having spent a few weeks out there myself recently i can say that you'll love bangalore, yes have your injections, dont eat of roadside stalls (even the team I was training wouldn't let me), bottled water etc

All the main action is around M.G Road in the centre of town, dunno where your stopping but just flag a auto-rickshaw down, cost is as cheap as chips and run all night

Eating wise you'll be suprised, plenty of excellent places to eat, if your out with the team get them to order and you'll eat like a king, they will know the places to go which are often places they would go to for special/family events etc

Plenty of things to do around Bangalore http://www.virtualbangalore.com/Tou/InBlr.php just barter on the taxi fares and you can travel all day for a decent price

Most of all go with an open mind, i loved the place, just accept the poverty which is right next to the expensive properties/shops and you'll find everyone really friendly

WHS.

I stayed here

Awesome!

[MrMark]

just accept the poverty which is right next to the expensive properties/shops and you'll find everyone really friendly

So, a bit like London then?

If you're out there, could be a good chance to spot up-and-coming IT talent. Outsource all your future work. Boomed!

[stek]

Very different county. Lots of new sights and smells. Cows in the road.

Ahh, reminds me of my home town, I've not been there for so long, I really don't understand the lingo anymore.

I'm from Bolton by the way....

http://uncyclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/Bolton

[downsouth]

having spent a few weeks out there myself recently i can say that you'll love bangalore, yes have your injections, dont eat of roadside stalls (even the team I was training wouldn't let me), bottled water etc

All the main action is around M.G Road in the centre of town, dunno where your stopping but just flag a auto-rickshaw down, cost is as cheap as chips and run all night

Eating wise you'll be suprised, plenty of excellent places to eat, if your out with the team get them to order and you'll eat like a king, they will know the places to go which are often places they would go to for special/family events etc

Plenty of things to do around Bangalore http://www.virtualbangalore.com/Tou/InBlr.php just barter on the taxi fares and you can travel all day for a decent price

Most of all go with an open mind, i loved the place, just accept the poverty which is right next to the expensive properties/shops and you'll find everyone really friendly

[tim123]

You need to swat up with the DV first

http://www.woolworthsentertainment.c...20DVD%20Phrase

tim

[Spacecadet]

watch out for the cow-ticks though. They are used to burrowing through thick hide so they get under your skin in no time. They aenethetise the area then lay eggs which hatch quickly and the larvae burrow to the bone. The best way to remove them is with a scalpel and a sharp pencil or spatula.

Or a spoon, just remove the chutney first

[EternalOptimist]

I've done a few stints training teams in Hyderabad. Enjoyed it. Dedicated bunch who treat you with respect... well they did in my case.

One cultural thing is that when they shake their head it means yes. So can be a bit confusing at first. "Does everyone understand?", *lots of head shaking* "ok I'll try again..."

Was nice to see the bats in the trees at night as well.

Very different country. Lots of new sights and smells. Cows in the road.

Anyway enjoy it will be a real break from the norm.

watch out for the cow-ticks though. They are used to burrowing through thick hide so they get under your skin in no time. They aenethetise the area then lay eggs which hatch quickly and the larvae burrow to the bone. The best way to remove them is with a scalpel and a sharp pencil or spatula.

[DieScum]

I've done a few stints training teams in Hyderabad. Enjoyed it. Dedicated bunch who treat you with respect... well they did in my case.

One cultural thing is that when they shake their head it means yes. So can be a bit confusing at first. "Does everyone understand?", *lots of head shaking* "ok I'll try again..."

Was nice to see the bats in the trees at night as well.

Very different country. Lots of new sights and smells. Cows in the road.

Anyway enjoy it will be a real break from the norm.

[Platypus]

Not to mention the redbacks.

http://www.reptilepark.com.au/images...letpicture.jpg

PLEASE tell me that picture's fake

EDIT:

Females have a body length of about a centimetre while the male is smaller, being only 3 to 4 millimetres long.

Phew!

[MrMark]

Not as bad as Australia where snakes hide in the dunny in hot weather. The small ones hide under the rim and climbe up your ass.

I will never complain about Cleethorpes again.

[Paddy]

when it rains heavily, the water snakes swim up from the sewers and bite pedestrians. It is important to travel by Rickshaw or elephant if it rains heavily

Not as bad as Australia where snakes hide in the dunny in hot weather. The small ones hide under the rim and climbe up your ass.