Ulsoor, also known as Halasuru, is among the oldest villages of Bangalore. It is situated in central Bangalore and starts from the eastern terminus of the MG Road. It is only 6.3 kilometers from Bangalore city (via St. Johns Road), 2 kilometers from MG Road and 4 kilometers from Indira Nagar. Ulsoor is known for its beautiful temples, the Halasuru Someshwara Temple being the oldest. Lake, one of the biggest lakes in Bangalore is also located in the area. Ulsoor offers the perfect blend of residential and commercial properties and has a cosmopolitan population dominated by Tamils. CMH Road, Cambridge Layout, Sivanchetti Gardens, Brunton Road and Old Madras Road are some of the areas located nearby.
Connectivity
Ulsoor is well-connected to other major locations of Bangalore via a network of roads and rail. Other towns located close to Ulsoor are Bommanahalli, Yelahanka, Kengeri, Hosakote, Dasarahalli, Dod Ballapur, Magadi and Nelamangala. East Railway Station is only 8 minutes from Ulsoor while Cantt Railway station is just 9 minutes away. In addition to road and rail connectivity, Metro rail service is also available. Ulsoor metro station (located on Old Madras Road at the end closer to CMH Road) and Trinity metro station (located at trinity circle) are located in Ulsoor.
Shopping Malls and Recreation
Some of the main streets in Ulsoor are CMH Road, Cambridge Road, Halasuru Road and Old Madras Road. CMH Road has many fashion outlets and supermarkets and is the main shopping area in Ulsoor. Lake is one of the famous tourist attractions in Ulsoor with several beautiful islands and ancient temples in its vicinity. Jawahar Bal Bhavan, a famous amusement park is also located in the area.
Schools and Colleges
Montessori School, Sri Guru Harkrishan High School, Xaviers Institute of Business, Prathiksha Education & Training, College of Advanced Technology Studies and WLC College India are some of the well-known schools and colleges located in and around Ulsoor.
Real Estate in Ulsoor
Ulsoor is one of the oldest neighbourhoods in the city of Bangalore and a popular investment destination for buyers and real estate developers due to affordability and accessibility. Some of the well-known developers who have their projects in Ulsoor include Group, Developers, Estates, Shanta Sriram Constructions Pvt. Ltd and commercial projects such as the Milllenia by Group. There are a total of 8 ongoing projects in Ulsoor and 4 are expected to get possession in 2014. Unit size of apartments in Ulsoor ranges from 1,125 sq. ft. to 5,288 sq. ft.
Property rates in Ulsoor have risen by upto 12.8% in last 6 months.
Some of the recently launched projects in Ulsoor, that you might be interested in, are Starlight.