Bangalore Diaries: A Walk Down The Chinar Lanes

 For those who love Bangalore... Did you know that apart from Malleswaram and Lal Baug, Fraser Town is home to multiple Chinar Trees? 

What makes Mosque Road, Fraser Town, so pretty is the presence of these beautiful trees which are home to birds like woodpeckers, skylarks, bulbul, mynah and parrots. These trees also produce a beautiful musk which smells like vanilla and lavender combined early in the morning. Moreover, Chinars are ever- green trees that never lose their leaves fully, even in winters and also keep this part of the City, cooler than most parts. 


Fraser Town still has beautiful old bungalows with gardens and bright colours. One of the many reasons why i chose to live here. 

Here's another Bangalore story for you. Happy Sunday y'all. Stay tuned for more 🩵

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