Whether you’re just bored and wondering what you can do in Whitefield (without trudging to the other side of town) or making a day trip to the area, there’s quite a lot for you to pick from. And, no, it’s not just mall or pub-hopping. We’ve picked out 6 things you can do only in Whitefield (okay and a little away as well, because to the rest of us, it's all Whitefield!)– a checklist of sorts for the must-try experiences here. Get going and check them all off!
When In Whitefield: 6 Things To Do From Shopping To Food
Spend A Day At The City's First Dog Cafe
Whether you are a dog parent, a canine lover or even just someone who enjoys hanging out with a bunch of cute puppies, TherPup is where you can head. Located at an elegant house with a big yard in Whitefield, the dog-friendly cafe is the first of its kind in the city. All the more reason for you to check it out, we think. While you sit back with a cuppa and some quick bites (think sandwiches and fries), your dog can chomp on treats like cookies, sweet potato dishes, and boiled chicken and rice. Read more about it here.
Bring Out Your Inner Child
Iona Entertainment is for all you children and adults who are young at heart. With some cool Virtual Reality games, a football turf, and "fitness" games (think American Ninja Warrior or Takeshi's Castle), a bowling alley and air hockey, and some old school bike and car racing games, it's like being a kid with no real-world responsibilities again! They also have a small cafe to help you refuel. Read more about them here
Head To The Valleys Of Kashmir
Fragrant kababs, spicy waza kokur, traditional Kashmiri breads, all with a great view. Orzuv Hub Cafe will take you away from Whitefield, even if it's just till you walk out of the place. Pick up some rich pashminas, elaborate rugs or quirky art and home decor paper mache pieces at their store. Not ready to leave yet? Get a massage at their spa. Read more about them here
Enjoy Some Jazz, Blues, and Brews
One of the few places in the city that makes an effort to bring some class jazz and blues acts, Windmills Craftworks knows how to show you a good time. With seating that ensures you can see the stage from no matter where you're seated and a balcony view that's still (relatively) unobstructed by the cityscape, you can have your craft brew with a view or tune or both!
Rejuvenate Your Mind And Body At Ayurvedagram
A health and wellness resort based on the age-old medicinal system of Ayurveda, this retreat centre has holistic packages, yoga and healing programmes as well as beauty treatments. Starting with waking up to the sound of birds, a day here includes yoga sessions, visits to the in-house doctor and therapy sessions. From head and face massages, and herbal steam baths to Ayurvedic treatments for skin problems and other illnesses, this space has quite a lot to rejuvenate yourself.
Have A Chocolate Or Two
If handcrafted and exotic-flavoured chocolates are what you have in mind, French Culinary Institute-trained Mubeena Shariff’s chocolaterie is where you should turn to. Think Lemon and Basil (with white chocolate), Lavender, Fennel, and Passion Fruit flavours, among others. For birthdays, special gift hampers, or even just a dessert made from fine chocolate, the chocolaterie is one for your chocoholics.
