Whitefield - A Rapidly Developing Hot Spot in Bangalore

Whitefield is a growing suburb in the garden city ofpicturesque and attractive sight amid the rapid
Bangalore that is fast developing into a cosmopolitanurbanization of the area. The church comprises of a
area in the city. The vicinity is home to majorlarge crucifix that stands at the top of the hill and
technological companies, famous worship sites andseveral Way of the Cross statues which draw in
numerous restaurants and cafes that make the area astreams of visitors during the Christian Holy Week.
popular site among both locals and tourists. The suburbNumerous Hindus also visit Whitefield as Sai Baba's
of Whitefield was only a small village that was mainlyBrindavan Asharam lies in the area.
occupied by retired Anglo-Indians until the late 1980'sA popular entertainment spot in Whitefield is the
when the area began to grow into a technologicalGameZen Lounge that is visited by numerous console
park. Today, the district is considered to be a significantgaming fans. This lounge offers console gaming in a
information technology hub in India where companiesluxurious and relaxing atmosphere. If you are hungry,
such as Dell, Intel and Accenture hold office.visit one of the fine dining restaurants in the area that
The St Joseph's Convent School which is situated ininclude places such as Herbs & Spices, Civet, Maple
Whitefield is a picture of quaint charm and history inand Mark Boulevard or stop in for a refreshing cup of
the suburb as the site retains its old world atmosphere,coffee at Coffee Day. The locality also houses a few
giving visitors a glimpse of what the area was likehotels from which tourists can easily explore Whitefield
some years ago. The Our Lady of Lourdes Church,and the rest of Bangalore.
which is located on a scenic hill also remains a