Which is the best city to live in South India?

passerby · Feb 13th, 2006, 13:09

Bringing up an old topic again... just jot in your views on this if you aren't already tired doing it!

1) Which is the best city to live in South India? You are free to include any south Indian city in your consideration.

2) Among three biggies - Hyderabad, Bangalore and Chennai - which is the best to live in? Consider facilities, weather, people, cost etc.

Why just South India? I think I just wanted to shrink it to a manageable scale. Let's see how it goes

keshav · Feb 13th, 2006, 13:13

Hyderabad

ashishkec · Feb 13th, 2006, 13:15

second that... Hyderabad it has to be among the three cities you mentioned...

Chintuthewhizkid · Feb 13th, 2006, 15:07

1) Bangalore!

2) Bangalore! Atleast wrt People, weather

schematic · Feb 13th, 2006, 15:11

It would be great if those with opinions could substantiate them in some way. Providnig some of the relative advantages and disadvantages of each leaves a more lasting impression...

As for me, I've got no opinion

Nick-H · Feb 13th, 2006, 15:26

...You will have soon!

Nor do I because my experience is so limited. I love Chennai, but suspect that a quieter, cleaner life could be had in Trivandrum or Kochi.

I've heard good things about Mysore as a place to live.

Many people want nightlife and excitement in a city: my idea of a good night out is a classical concert followed by a cup of tea.

But I do need a broadband internet connection

adihere · Feb 13th, 2006, 15:45

bombay ( west ) and hyderabad (south)

maybe bangalore - if u asked me 10 years back

Feb 13th, 2006, 16:39

Bangalore .............. 15 years ago..........

Pune, maybe.......

Layman · Feb 13th, 2006, 17:10

Please consider Mysore. Climate is similar to Bangalore, people are laid-back, small town, lower costs, lots of greenery, lots of culture and history, no power or water supply issues. One drawback is that the nearest airport is in Bangalore (160 kms away), but the up-coming Bangalore-Mysore highway and the plethora of trains to BLR and Chennai must cut down on travel time.

Of course, dont expect it to remain that way in the next decade.

passerby · Feb 14th, 2006, 11:31

I was told that Mangalore and Karwar are great places too. Anyone knows better? And how about Coimbatore?

Out of Bangalore/Chennai/Hyderabad, I feel it would be either Hyd or Chennai at the top, as these two cities are coming up well and Bangalore is on the decline - high pollution, unacceptable traffic levels, ridiculously high property rents/prices and bad infrastructure.

Chintuthewhizkid · Feb 14th, 2006, 11:56

Just curious, Passerby. How long have you stayed in Bangalore?

passerby · Feb 14th, 2006, 20:54

Those are the negatives people and the media have been talking about. I have been seeing Bangalore over the last ten years or so, but to answer your question, I don't live there. I am just an eager neighbour from Chennai, looking for reasons to relocate, if any.

exacta · Feb 14th, 2006, 21:23

Bangalore no doubt, i have visited all three cities Bangalore, Chennai & Hyderabad, and Bangalore had better weather, easy to get around and has lot of things to keep you occupied.

Motorcycl_Adventurer · Feb 15th, 2006, 00:15

There is no single city that can cater to everyone’s vital, essential and desirable needs or fancies. A partygoer will hate Chennai/ Hyd/ Trivandrum/ Kochi..and his choice obviously will be Bangalore. But a laid-back, sandal-clad tourer will like Trivandrum/ Kochi. An adventure-seeker trekker will prefer Mysore/Coimbatore. Even Coorg, Ooty, Kodaikanal are not bad choices either for a person who wants to be in ‘Kool’ climate and is probably retired.

The choices are plentiful, it is the settler who needs to pick his ‘best fit’ and am sure he will find one.

siri · Feb 21st, 2006, 16:18

My vote for Bangalore, for it's people and weather. Both are friendly and give a pleasant experience.

Feb 13th, 2006, 13:09	#1
passerby Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 8	Which is the best city to live in South India? Bringing up an old topic again... just jot in your views on this if you aren't already tired doing it! 1) Which is the best city to live in South India? You are free to include any south Indian city in your consideration. 2) Among three biggies - Hyderabad, Bangalore and Chennai - which is the best to live in? Consider facilities, weather, people, cost etc. Why just South India? I think I just wanted to shrink it to a manageable scale. Let's see how it goes

Feb 13th, 2006, 15:07	#4
Chintuthewhizkid Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 75	Best City 1) Bangalore! 2) Bangalore! Atleast wrt People, weather

Feb 13th, 2006, 15:26	#6
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 27,692	...You will have soon! Nor do I because my experience is so limited. I love Chennai, but suspect that a quieter, cleaner life could be had in Trivandrum or Kochi. I've heard good things about Mysore as a place to live. Many people want nightlife and excitement in a city: my idea of a good night out is a classical concert followed by a cup of tea. But I do need a broadband internet connection __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

Feb 13th, 2006, 15:45	#7
adihere Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Mumbai Posts: 95	bombay ( west ) and hyderabad (south) maybe bangalore - if u asked me 10 years back __________________ http://nomad-i.blogspot.com

Feb 15th, 2006, 00:15	#14
Motorcycl_Adventurer Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Chicago IL Posts: 38	There is no single city that can cater to everyone’s vital, essential and desirable needs or fancies. A partygoer will hate Chennai/ Hyd/ Trivandrum/ Kochi..and his choice obviously will be Bangalore. But a laid-back, sandal-clad tourer will like Trivandrum/ Kochi. An adventure-seeker trekker will prefer Mysore/Coimbatore. Even Coorg, Ooty, Kodaikanal are not bad choices either for a person who wants to be in ‘Kool’ climate and is probably retired. The choices are plentiful, it is the settler who needs to pick his ‘best fit’ and am sure he will find one. __________________ **************************** http://bikeking.blogspot.com http://justaboutmyself.blogspot.com ************************** **

Feb 13th, 2006, 13:13	#2
keshav Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 60	Hyderabad

Feb 13th, 2006, 13:15	#3
ashishkec Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 49	second that... Hyderabad it has to be among the three cities you mentioned...

Feb 13th, 2006, 15:11	#5
schematic Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chennai via NYC Posts: 58	It would be great if those with opinions could substantiate them in some way. Providnig some of the relative advantages and disadvantages of each leaves a more lasting impression... As for me, I've got no opinion

Feb 13th, 2006, 16:39	#8
Prof. Lionel Aranha Posts: n/a	Bangalore .............. 15 years ago.......... Pune, maybe.......

Feb 13th, 2006, 17:10	#9
Layman Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Bendakaalooru, KA Posts: 128	Please consider Mysore. Climate is similar to Bangalore, people are laid-back, small town, lower costs, lots of greenery, lots of culture and history, no power or water supply issues. One drawback is that the nearest airport is in Bangalore (160 kms away), but the up-coming Bangalore-Mysore highway and the plethora of trains to BLR and Chennai must cut down on travel time. Of course, dont expect it to remain that way in the next decade.

Feb 14th, 2006, 11:31	#10
passerby Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 8	I was told that Mangalore and Karwar are great places too. Anyone knows better? And how about Coimbatore? Out of Bangalore/Chennai/Hyderabad, I feel it would be either Hyd or Chennai at the top, as these two cities are coming up well and Bangalore is on the decline - high pollution, unacceptable traffic levels, ridiculously high property rents/prices and bad infrastructure.

Feb 14th, 2006, 11:56	#11
Chintuthewhizkid Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 75	Just curious, Passerby. How long have you stayed in Bangalore?

Feb 14th, 2006, 20:54	#12
passerby Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 8	Those are the negatives people and the media have been talking about. I have been seeing Bangalore over the last ten years or so, but to answer your question, I don't live there. I am just an eager neighbour from Chennai, looking for reasons to relocate, if any.

Feb 14th, 2006, 21:23	#13
exacta according to my best recollection i don't remember Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: GALAXIES Posts: 78	Bangalore no doubt, i have visited all three cities Bangalore, Chennai & Hyderabad, and Bangalore had better weather, easy to get around and has lot of things to keep you occupied.

Feb 21st, 2006, 16:18	#15
siri Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 9	My vote for Bangalore, for it's people and weather. Both are friendly and give a pleasant experience.

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