Malnad ArcadeMalleshpalya, Bangalore

Malleshpalya is located in South Bangalore and is the primary connecting point between Kempapura and Mahadevapura. One of the key features of Malleshpalya is its strategic location, as the Hal airport area, Kodihalli, Vibhutipura extension, and Ramamurthy Nagar surround it. Some of its nearby localities are HSR Layout, Bellandur, Banaswadi, Mahadevapura, Horamavu, etc.

Malleshpalya has some of the best educational institutes, medical centres, parks, tourist spots, national and international airports, and a wide variety of independent houses and apartments for sale and rent in this place. 2BHK and 3 BHK configurations are the most prominent ones in the locality.

What's Good v/s What's Bad in Malleshpalya

What's Good in Malleshpalya

• Malleshpalya is an affordable locality offering ample residential spaces by city-based builders, and this locality is well-connected by NH-275, NH-44, and HAL Old Airport Road.
• Malleshpalya has some of the best commercial spaces in its proximity like Bagmane Tech Park, ITPB, Embassy, and Whitefield IT hubs.
• Another feature that attracts residents of other localities to Malleshpalya is its extensive transportation options, well-linked roads, and various means through rail and road, which makes it easier for residents to travel every day.

What's Not Good in Malleshpalya

• Traffic congestion during peak times of the day is a major problem.
• The residents may sometimes need to go through the hassle of a lack of parking spaces and poor condition of roads in a few areas of Malleshpalya.
• The locality also has power cuts which could hamper the daily working of the residents.

Physical Infrastructure and Livability Index

Some of the key transportation hubs in the vicinity of Malleshpalya are the Satellite Bus Stand and Munekolala Bus Stand. Krishnarajapuram railway station is almost 6 km from the area. Indira Nagar Metro Station and Baiyappanahalli Metro Station (purple line) are the closest metro stations within 6 km.

The national highways and local roads connect this locality to other posh ones like to Indiranagar, Hoodi, and Whitefield. Indiranagar is approximately 6 km distance from Malleshpalya through GM Palya Main Road and this is one of the key commercial hubs in the city. The locality is close to shopping and recreational hubs like IDEB Grand, Phoenix Marketcity, Gopalan Signature, and Brookfield Mall.

Social Infrastructure - Restaurants

Some of the popular restaurants in Malleshpalya are –

• Absolute Chinese Restaurant
• Lion King Restaurant
• Quick bites
• Chuhani
• The Chatpata Affair
• Sri Lakshmi Fast Food
• Paratha Plaza
• Shree Durga Hotel
• Not just parathas

Banks/ Metro Station/ Airport/ Bus Terminals/ Railway Stations/ Parks

Banks & ATMs

• Bank of India and ATM
• ICICI Bank and ATM
• HDFC Bank and ATM
• Axis Bank and ATM
• State Bank of India and ATM

Metro and Railway Stations

• Krishnarajapuram railway station
• Indira Nagar Metro Station
• Baiyappanahalli Metro Station (purple line)
• Krishnarajapuram metro station
• Baiyyappanahalli Railway Station

Bus Terminals

• Satellite Bus Stand
• Munekolala bus stand

Airport

• Kempegowda International Airport

Public Parks

• Atal Bihari Vajpayee Park
• DRDO Phase 2 Children's Park
• Sri Jagathjyothi Basaveshwara Park
• Kushal Layout Park
• Kalam Sadbhavana Park
• Vibhutipura Lake Park

Popular Roads in Malleshpalya  

Here are a few roads near Malleshpalya:

NH44

National Highway 44 (NH 44) is a major north–south National Highway in India and is the longest in the country by merging seven national highways from Srinagar to Jammu and Kashmir, terminating at Kanyakumari. 

Kaggadasapura Main Road

Another popular road that borders Malleshpalya and also services other places like Indiranagar and Old (HAL) Airport Road in Bangalore, DRDO Phase II, AyyappaSwamy Temple, and Phoenix Marketcity.

GM Palya Main Road

Garakamanthana Palya, or G. M. Palya Road, is one of the prominent roads in Bengaluru that borders Malleshpalya and connects it to key localities and other parts of Bangalore.

Nearby Localities - Distance Calculator

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How Do People Rate Malleshpalya?

Malleshpalya has an overall average rating of 4.1/5 in terms of connectivity and safety given by residents and visitors. Malleshpalya has popular residential and commercial hubs and houses some of the best schools, hospitals, parks, transport options, roads, and other amenities. Residents are satisfied with the water, electricity, and other basic utility supplies in the locality and find the area safe for young boys and girls.

How to Visit Malleshpalya?

There are multiple ways to reach Malleshpalya from any other place in Bangalore. The locality is well-connected with private cab routes and is further accessible using other options like rail and road through trains and buses.

By Road:

Some of the key transportation hubs in the vicinity of Malleshpalya are the Satellite Bus Stand and Munekolala Bus Stand.

By Rail:

Indira Nagar Metro Station and Baiyappanahalli Metro Station (purple line) are the closest metro station within 6 km and Baiyyappanahalli Railway Station is about 4 km from the locality.

By Air:

Kempegowda International Airport is 37 km through New Airport Road/NH44/NH75.

Places to Visit Around Malleshpalya

When in Malleshpalya, Bangalore, tourists and visitors have several places to visit. Here are some of the most popular ones:

Doddanekundi Lake

Doddanekundi Lake is a 1.7-mile route located near Doddanekundi and has some of the best walking trails. This is one of the larger lakes of Bangalore home to migratory birds. This lake is part of the Varthur Lake that drains southward to its downstream Doddanekundi Lake. 

Riddle Race

Riddle Race is an amazing, fun experience for friends, family, and corporate teams. It has mountains of puzzles and mysteries in a tiny room and exciting live escape scenarios designed for groups of 2-7 people per game. Visitors thoroughly enjoy their experience of playing such engaging and challenging games, and it is a perfect weekend getaway for residents and tourists in Malleshpalya.

Kelagiankare Lake

Kelagiankare Lake is next to BEML and is located in Karnātaka, India. Kelagiankare Lake has a length of 0.89 kilometres, and it is situated near to Electronics and Radar Development Establishment and the Hindu temple Shri Viranjaneya Temple and is one of the most frequented tourist attractions in the city, located quite close to Malleshpalya.

Locality Comparison of Malleshpalya

As compared to other nearby localities like Kaggadasapura, Balaji Layout, Vignana Nagar, LB Shastri Nagar, and Basavanagar, Malleshpalya is quite an affordable locality with a rich range of amenities and residential plus commercial spaces that are popular among real estate investors. Bangalore's Malleshpalya is well-connected with the city centre and is one of the most popular areas to live in Bangalore. 

Final Thoughts

Bangalore's Malleshpalya is a well-developed area that is surrounded by critical locations of Bangalore and well-connected by some of the most easily available means of transportation. The locality has been rated highly by residents and visitors because of its location, connectivity, safety, and affordability.