Banaswadi is a neighbourhood that is located at the northeast area of the Bangalore city in the state of Karnataka. The distance of this locality from the Bangalore city centre is about six kilometres. The Banaswadi is further classified into two regions namely -Chikka Banaswadi and Dodda Banaswadi. In the past, Banaswadi was only a village with some people living there, but several factors like introduction of outer ring road and its proximity to International Airport have led to its rapid development and connected it to the centres of Bangalore city. Due to this development in Banaswadi, there are numerous business and economic activities taking place here.

Banaswadi Railway Station –

Banaswadi Railway Station or BAND is a suburban station serving people of Banaswadi to commute to main Bangalore city for jobs and business purposes. The station has trains to different neighbouring cities and around seventeen trains pass through this station. Some major trains that use this station as stoppage are;

• Chalukya Exp
• Vsg Chennai Exp
• Ubl Chennai Exp
• Hwh Ypr Express
• Mas Hubli Exp
• Kochuveli Gr
• Puducherry Exp
• Tirunelveli Exp

The station has two platforms and an overbridge connecting these two platforms. Apart from that, the railway station has a small waiting area, computerised ticket office, parking and enquiry centre. It also has some refreshment stalls and book stalls. Due to increasing traffic to this station, Railways is now considering the extension of this railway station, which will provide better facilities and amenities to the passengers using this station.

Restaurants near Banaswadi Railway Station –

If you are at Banaswadi railway station and want to try some food of this area, then there is nothing better than the restaurants and hotels that serve traditional South Indian and international dishes. Some restaurants that are near Banaswadi railway station are given below-

• Travelkhana – 08800313131
• Al Amanah Cafe – 19, 5th Avenue – 5th Main Road – Kammanahall, Bangalore
• The Pizzeria – 2M-148 – 2nd Main Road – Kasturi Nagar, Banaswadi, Bangalore
• Barbeque Nation – 30, 3rd Floor – B.R. Plaza – 4th Cross- CMR Road, Kalyan Nagar, Bangalore
• Aioli BBQ & Grill Smokehouse – 409- 1st Floor – 5th Main – 2nd Cross Kalyan Nagar, Bangalore
• Thran – 507, Ground Floor – 4th Cross – 2nd Block – CMR, Kalyan Nagar Bangalore
• Dolma Momos – 7, 5th Main – 2nd Block – Kalyan Nagar, Bangalore
• Pizza Stop – 1090, 100 Feet Road – 10th Main Road – Banaswadi, Bangalore
• Saffron Vegetarian Cuisine – 2, Maruthi Towers – 9th B Main – Chairmans Layout – 100 ft. Road – Banaswadi Bangalore

If you prefer, luxury over price, you should visit the five-star hotels in this area, which are equipped with all the modern facilities to give you the finest staying experience in this region.

Here is a List of Hotels in Banaswadi –

• Corporate Stay, Banaswadi, Bangalore
• Royal 9, Outer Ring Road, Kalyan Nagar
• Paradise Stay Inn Ramaiah Layout, Kammanahalli, Bangalore
• Romeos Eden Spring, Hennur Main Road, Kannur
• The Pommels, HRBR layout, Kalyan Nagar

Famous Food in Banaswadi –

As Banaswadi is located in Bangalore, most of the restaurants serve south Indian food here. The most common food items here include dishes made from Rice and idly, dosas of different varieties, vada, Uttapam, Upma are very delicious and famous here. Usually, these dishes are served along with chutneys of different types with a sharp taste of ginger and Garlic. Udupi restaurants in Banaswadi serve strictly vegetarian food.

Apart from traditional South Indian food, some restaurants also serve you North Indian food like Chole bhature, Rajma chawal, but North Indian food here is very expensive as compared to South Indian cuisine. You can also find many restaurants where you can enjoy international and oriental cuisine.

Street food in Banaswadi includes Pani puris, idlis, Masal puri, Bhel puri, Samosa, Momos, etc. If you are in Bangalore, you must try the famous Hydrabadi biryani, which is served in almost every restaurant and is really a delightful dish. Some other non-vegetarian foods in Banaswadi include seekh kebabs, tandoori chicken, seekh kebabs, chicken rolls, etc.

If you love Thai food, you will be delighted to find many restaurants that serve Thai food, which is customised to Indian taste with some spices and essence.

These are some facts about Banaswadi railway station, which make it a nice place to visit when you are in Bangalore.

Trains Passing through Banaswadi Railway Station –

Train name (no.) passing via Banaswadi	Arrives		Departs		Stop time		M	T	W	T	F	S	S
Yesvantpur Express (06522)		21:28		21:30		2 min	N	N	N	N	N	N	Y
Ypr Tpj Express (06521)		00:23		00:25		2 min	N	N	N	N	N	Y	N
Chalukya Express (11006)		05:13		05:15		2 min	N	Y	Y	N	N	N	Y
Chalukya Express (11022)		03:13		03:15		2 min	Y	N	N	Y	Y	N	N
Puducherry Express (11005)		22:19		22:21		2 min	Y	N	N	N	Y	N	Y
Ypr Cannanore E (16527)		20:25		20:27		2 min	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y
Yesvantpur Express (16528)		06:05		06:07		2 min	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y
Kongu Express (12647)		22:18		22:20		2 min	N	N	N	N	N	N	Y
Yesvantpur Express (12256)		06:59		07:00		1 min	N	N	N	N	N	Y	N
Puducherry Express (12255)		21:25		21:27		2 min	N	N	N	N	Y	N	N
Mas Hubli Express (07313)		20:20		20:22		2 min	Y	N	N	Y	N	Y	N
Mas Vasco Express (17311)		20:20		20:22		2 min	N	N	N	N	Y	N	N
Mas Hubli Express (17313)		20:20		20:22		2 min	N	N	N	N	N	N	Y
Ypr Ers Express (06543)		00:20		00:22		2 min	N	N	N	N	N	N	Y
Solapur Express (06553)		18:48		18:50		2 min	N	N	N	N	N	Y	N
Kochuveli Gr (12257)		21:25		21:27		2 min	N	Y	N	Y	N	N	Y
Ubl Chennai Express (17314)		05:56		05:58		2 min	N	N	N	N	N	Y	N
Hwh Ypr Express (12863)		06:23		06:25		2 min	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y
Mangaloreexp (16565)		00:21		00:23		2 min	N	N	N	N	N	N	Y
Yesvantpur Express (16566)		12:08		12:10		2 min	Y	N	N	N	N	N	N
Ypr Howrah Express (12864)		19:58		20:00		2 min	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y
Yesvantpur Express (12258)		08:29		08:30		1 min	Y	N	Y	N	Y	N	N
Vsg Chennai Express (17312)		05:56		05:58		2 min	N	N	N	Y	N	N	N
Puducherry Express (16573)		21:25		21:27		2 min	N	N	N	N	Y	N	N
Yesvantpur Express (16574)		06:59		07:00		1 min	N	N	N	N	N	Y	N
Tirunelveli Express (11021)		22:19		22:21		2 min	N	Y	Y	N	N	Y	N
Kongu Express (12648)		01:40		01:42		2 min	N	N	Y	N	N	N	N