If you would have asked a Bangalorean where Jalahalli is 5 years back, chances are high that they would have told you, that it is on the ‘other side’ of the city. Back then, BMTC buses and self-regulating autos were the only means of transportation; it took forever to get anywhere from here. But, things change fast in a fast-growing metropolis, don’t they?

The introduction of Namma Metro brought about a momentous change in Jalahalli’s landscape and the areas around it. The improvement in connectivity led people, especially working professionals and families to start flocking to this part of the city, looking for a new address.

Therefore, it is not surprising to see that real-estate owners and developers are transforming Jalahalli into a commercial & residential hub.

Let us take a look into why Jalahalli has grown into such a favourable destination for home buyers –

1. Connectivity:  

Connectivity is one of the deciding factors when people look for a new place, and Jalahalli ranks favourably in this respect.

• BMTC buses including Airport Shuttle are readily available. So, are cab services like Ola, Uber etc.
• Yeshwanthpur railway station is a 15-minute drive away
• Metro access: Jalahalli has a metro station with parking facility and hence travel duration to all major places is less – Yeshwanthpur railway station (12 mins), Mantri Mall (25 mins), Majestic bus stand (30 mins), M.G. Road (40 mins). The metros operate from 5 am to 11 pm.
• Bangalore International Airport is an hour’s drive away. Buses/taxis to the airport are easily available.
• It is connected to NH4 (Tumkur highway) while NICE Road (Electronic City, Mysore Road) and Old Madras road are 5-8 minutes away from Jalahalli Cross.
• Bus stands like KSRTC (for interstate travel), Satellite bus terminal in Peenya is located close by.

2. Green Cover:

A Wikipedia search on Jalahalli will reveal that it is one of the greenest and less congested areas of the city. About 25% of the area remains green because most of the land is owned by big entities like Bharat Electronics Limited and Hindustan Machine Tools. There are a lot of parks and playgrounds in the area too.

3. Educational Institutes & Healthcare:

Jalahalli and areas near it have a host of national & international schools like Orchid International School (10 km), Cluny Convent (8 km), Kendriya Vidyalaya (8 km), Ashok International Public School (3 km) etc. Colleges like Sapthagiri Engineering College (7 km), Sapthagiri Medical College (8 km), Acharya Institutes (10 km), Institute of International Media Studies (1 km) are also located close by. A number of hospitals like People Tree, BEL Hospital, Eskay Healthcare, Columbia Asia are located within a 5km radius.

4. Hotels:

Close proximity to the railway station, the presence of World Trade Centre and industrial areas around Peenya & BEL have led to a plethora of hotels being established in and around the area. Notable groups like Taj, Sheraton, Ritz etc. also operate around the area.

5. Other places of importance (located nearby):

• Peenya Industrial area which is one of the largest industrial areas of Asia is located in close proximity.
• Malls & marketplaces like Orion Mall, Vaishnavi Sapphire, Rockline Mall are located a stone’s throw away.
• The world-renowned Iskcon Temple is also located close by.
• Bangalore International Exhibition Centre plays host to a lot of national and international events, conferences, concerts etc.

• Institutes of importance such as the Indian Institute of Science and Research (IISC) and research divisions of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) are 10 minutes away.

6. Affordable Pricing:

With an average of Rs 5,710 per sqft, property rates in Jalahalli and nearby areas are much lower as compared to other parts of the city making it an affordable destination. 

7. Extras (factors you might care about):

• For natural food aficionados – Vegetable markets are located nearby where people from nearby villages come down to sell fresh, home-grown vegetables which are available at a cheaper price.
• Places to find solitude – Hessaraghatta lake is located nearby. The way to Hessaraghatta serves as a great cycling trail or a drive (whatever your preferences are).

The improvement in connectivity explains why a large number of real-estate projects like Princetown, Prestige Kensington Gardens, Shriram Sameeksha, GM Infinite Daffodils, Vaishnavi Gardenia, Salarpuria Sattva Opus, Renaissance Woods etc. have come up in and around Jalahalli in the last 4-5 years and more are set to follow suit.