HEALTH AND FITNESS

The city's biggest lung space is the iconic Cubbon Park, where it’s perfect for anything from a quick morning run, a lazy afternoon stroll, or to get some serious photography done. And when you throw in history, culture, and architecture into the mix, and you’ve got a winner. Lal Bagh is another popular park where you can admire the vast flora. There are also numerous hiking spots just a short 40-50 kms from the city centre; the most popular being Nandi Hills and Ramnagar. There are also a number of gyms throughout the city, as well as a variety of yoga, dance, pilates studios to name a few.

• For illnesses recommended hospitals are below with Aster Columbia being close to school. https://www.medifee.com/list/best-hospitals-bangalore

There are a variety of options for all sorts of exercise and activities for families and serious athletes. Most building societies have some kind of gym

• Tree Park- light to moderate hiking and mountain biking trails in Yelahanka
• Lakes: Yelahanka Lake, Allalasandra Lake, Jakkur Lake,
• Cubbon Park
• Decathlon
• Biking - "Bums on Saddles"

Here are some websites you might find useful:

• Overseas Women's Club-social group for expats in Bangalore, www.owcbangalore.org
• Culture Rings-guided cultural tours, culturerings.com
• The Vine Bangalore-a one stop site for all things expat related in Bangalore, thevinebangalore.com