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Cultural briefing · Karnataka
Facts-only — no opinions, no rankings. Refreshed for the year ahead.
Year-round mild (15-30 C); Oct-Feb most pleasant
Jun-Oct (moderate rain; traffic floods in low-lying areas)
Karnataka Rajyotsava · 1 Nov
State formation day; flags and cultural programmes.
Karaga · Mar-Apr
Ancient procession through the old pete area.
Bengaluru Habba · Nov-Dec
City-wide arts and music festival.
Namma Metro covers core lines; ride-hailing dominant; traffic is heavy 8-11am and 5-9pm.
Generally safe; standard urban precautions. Use registered cabs at night.
Police
100
Ambulance
108
Fire
101
Tourist help
1363
IB · Yelahanka · +91 80 4249 4444
Stonehill International School
IB · Tarahunise · +91 80 6783 3000
IGCSE · Whitefield · +91 80 2207 8484
Greenwood High International School
IB · Sarjapur · +91 80 6748 8848
Facts only — admissions, fees, and seat availability come from each school directly.
Manipal Hospital
Old Airport Road · 24x7 emergency
Apollo Hospitals
Bannerghatta Road · 24x7 emergency
Fortis Hospital
Bannerghatta Road · 24x7 emergency
St. John's Medical College Hospital
Koramangala · 24x7 emergency
Major institutions for orientation. In an emergency, dial 108.