Area Overview
What makes Hulimavu special
Hulimavu sits on the Bannerghatta Road corridor south of JP Nagar, where the settled inner belt gives way to newer apartment development.
Hulimavu Lake sits on the western side, restored and with a walking path, and the belt runs east toward Begur and the Hosur Road side.
It offers Bannerghatta Road access — the hospital cluster, Apollo and Fortis, and the malls — at prices below JP Nagar. The Pink Line metro is planned along the corridor but not yet operating.
Who Lives Here
Demographics, languages & community
Population
A settled and growing population of families and professionals, with the original village community alongside newer apartment stock.
Languages
Official language: Kannada. Hindi and English are common across the newer apartment belt.
Communities
Kannadiga
Dominant community, village roots
Tamil
Established community
North Indian
Growing professional population
Telugu
Established community
Malayali
Growing professional community
A village belt on the Bannerghatta Road corridor, filled with apartment development since the 2010s.
Typical Residents
44%
Families
Apartment and village households
26%
Young Professionals
Tech, medical, services
14%
Investors
Buy-to-let and held units
10%
Trade & Services
Local business owners
6%
Retirees
Long-term residents
Food & Dining
From street food to fine dining
Taste of Hulimavu
From ₹20 street snacks to ₹1800 restaurant dining
Cheap Eats & Street Food
- Local darshinis₹30–120
Idli, Vada, Filter Coffee
- Local Karnataka meals hotels₹80–220
Meals, Bisi Bele Bath
- Corridor food carts₹40–150
Rolls, Chaat
- Society retail food outlets₹150–400
Multi-cuisine
- Local bakeries₹30–150
Bakes, Puffs, Coffee
Popular Restaurants
- Local multi-cuisine restaurants₹300–700
North Indian, Chinese
- Vega City Mall restaurants (4 km)₹500–1200
Multi-cuisine
- Royal Meenakshi Mall restaurants (5 km)₹500–1200
Multi-cuisine
- Hotel restaurants (Bannerghatta Road)₹1000–2000
Multi-cuisine
- Local Andhra restaurants₹200–500
Meals, Biryani
Cafes & Bars
- Cafe Coffee Day (Hulimavu)₹200–450
Coffee, Bites
- Society clubhouse cafes₹150–400
Coffee, Snacks
- Local darshini coffee counters₹20–80
Filter Coffee, Snacks
- Third Wave Coffee (Bannerghatta Road, 4 km)₹250–600
Specialty Coffee
- Local bakeries₹100–300
Bakes, Coffee
Transport & Commuting
Getting around from Hulimavu
Exceptionally Connected
Hulimavu Lake • Bannerghatta Road • Pink Line (planned) • JP Nagar 8 km
Local Train
No station in Hulimavu. KSR Bengaluru City is about 15 km north-west.
Metro
No operating metro. The Pink Line, under construction along Bannerghatta Road, is planned to serve the corridor; Green Line at JP Nagar is about 6 km north-west.
Airport
Kempegowda International Airport about 46 km north — around 95 minutes at peak.
Roads
Bannerghatta Road runs through Hulimavu, with the Outer Ring Road north and Begur east.
Commute Times from Hulimavu
JP Nagar
12 min • Road
BTM Layout
15 min • Road
Bannerghatta Road (inner)
10 min • Road
Koramangala
25 min • Road
Electronic City
30 min • Road
MG Road
35 min • Road
Airport
95 min • Cab
HSR Layout
25 min • Road
Schools & Colleges
Schools, colleges & learning centres
Colleges & Universities
- Christ University (Bannerghatta Road)5 km
Arts, Commerce, Law • Deemed
- IIM Bangalore (Bannerghatta Road)6 km
Management • Institute
- Jain University (JP Nagar)7 km
Management & Science • Deemed
- PES University (Hosur Road)10 km
Engineering & Management
- St. John’s Medical College (Koramangala)11 km
Medicine • Deemed
- BMS College of Engineering (Basavanagudi)12 km
Engineering
Schools (K–12)
- Delhi Public School (Bannerghatta Road)4 km
CBSE • Well-regarded
- Ryan International (Bannerghatta Road)4 km
CBSE • Established
- Local CBSE and state-board schoolsWithin 2 km
CBSE / State • Established
- Sri Kumaran Children’s Home (JP Nagar)7 km
ICSE / CBSE • Well-regarded
- National Public School (JP Nagar)7 km
CBSE • Well-regarded
- Brigade School (JP Nagar)7 km
CBSE • Established
Family & Kids
Playgrounds, activities & healthcare
Family-Friendly Living
Parks, schools and hospitals — all within reach
Parks & Play
- Hulimavu Lake
- Society gardens
- Local ward parks
- Bannerghatta National Park (12 km)
- Multiple society playgrounds
Healthcare
- Fortis Hospital (Bannerghatta Road) — 4 km
- Apollo Hospital (Bannerghatta Road) — 5 km
- Local nursing homes (Hulimavu) — 2 km
- Multiple local clinics — walkable
- 24/7 pharmacies — multiple
Weekend Activities
- Hulimavu Lake
- Bannerghatta National Park (12 km) (safari & park)
- Vega City Mall (4 km)
- Society clubhouses
- Libraries & reading rooms
Young Professionals & Students
Coworking, fitness & social life
Work, Play, Repeat
Coworking limited • Society gyms • Cafes • Hospital corridor access
Coworking Spaces
- Society work pods
- Awfis (Bannerghatta Road)
- 91springboard (JP Nagar)
- Limited locally
Fitness & Gym
- Multiple branded gyms
- Yoga studios
- Society swimming pools
- Morning walking groups
Work Cafes
- Starbucks
- Chaayos
- Cafe Coffee Day
- Multiple chai tapris
Nightlife
- Very little inside the belt
- Mall restaurants 4 km away
- Bars close by 1 am (city rule)
- Quiet after 10 pm
Hulimavu vs Nearby Areas
Side-by-side with nearby localities
A practical comparison to help you decide if Hulimavu is the right fit versus neighbouring localities.
| Factor | Hulimavu | Bannerghatta Road | JP Nagar | BTM Layout | Basapura |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BHK Rent | ₹11K–17K | ₹12K–19K | ₹14K–22K | ₹13K–20K | ₹9K–13K |
| 2 BHK Rent | ₹19K–36K | ₹21K–39K | ₹25K–46K | ₹23K–42K | ₹15K–28K |
| Premium Rent | ₹49K–1.15L | ₹55K–1.25L | ₹65K–1.47L | ₹60K–1.34L | ₹39K–90K |
| Luxury Rent | ₹86K–2.34L | ₹94K–2.54L | ₹1.12L–2.99L | ₹1.04L–2.73L | ₹68K–1.82L |
| Train Station | No (15 km) | No (12 km) | No (11 km) | No (12 km) | No (10 km) |
| Metro Access | Metro Access | Pink (coming) | Pink (coming) | Yes (Green) | Yes (Yellow) |
| Airport Distance | Yellow (4 km) | 46 km | 44 km | 44 km | 44 km |
| Nightlife | 52 km | Moderate | Good | Moderate | Good |
| Education Hub | Moderate | Good | Very Good | Very Good | Good |
| Moderate | Beach Access | 318 km | 318 km | 318 km | 316 km |
| Safety Rating | 308 km | 4.0/5 | 4.2/5 | 4.5/5 | 4.2/5 |
| Food Scene | 3.9/5 | Moderate | Good | Very Good | Very Good |
| Green Spaces | Moderate | Good | Good | Very Good | Moderate |
| Good | Expat Friendly | Moderate | Good | Good | Very Good |
Why choose Hulimavu?
Hulimavu offers Bannerghatta Road access at prices below JP Nagar — Fortis within 4 km, Apollo within 5, DPS and Ryan within 4, two malls within 5 km, and Hulimavu Lake on the western side. Yields run 4–4.5%. The trade-offs are severe corridor congestion, no operating metro (the Pink Line is under construction), thin retail of its own, and a ninety-five-minute airport run.
Parks & Outdoors
Green spaces and recreation
Parks & Gardens
Hulimavu Lake
A restored lake on the western side with a walking path and birdlife.
Best for: Morning walks & birdwatching
Society gardens
Landscaped gardens inside the newer developments, with play areas.
Best for: Family outings
Bannerghatta National Park
A national park and biological reserve about 12 km south.
Best for: Weekend family outings
Entertainment & Things to Do
Hulimavu retail, Vega City Mall (4 km), Royal Meenakshi Mall (5 km)
Hulimavu Lake,, Bannerghatta National Park (12 km),, Vega City Mall (4 km)
Society clubhouses, Local sports clubs, Ward grounds
Hulimavu temples, Village shrines
Daily Living in Hulimavu: Shops, Banks & Services
Supermarkets, services & essentials
Supermarkets
- Hulimavu retail
- Vega City Mall (4 km)
- Local produce markets
- Blinkit & Zepto delivery
Pharmacies
- Apollo Pharmacy
- Wellness Forever
- Multiple 24/7 stores
- Home delivery available
Banks & ATMs
- SBI, HDFC, ICICI
- Kotak, Axis Bank
- ATMs every 200m
- UPI widely accepted
Gyms & Fitness
- Society clubhouse gyms
- Local gyms from ₹800/mo
- Cult.fit (Bannerghatta Road, 4 km)
- Yoga classes
Convenience
- 24/7 stores available
- Swiggy/Zomato active
- Laundry services
- Home services apps
Internet & Mobile
- Jio Fiber available
- Airtel Xstream
- Good 4G/5G coverage
- 100 Mbps from ₹699/mo
Parking
- Society parking standard
- Corridor parking tight
- Village lanes narrow
- Autos & cabs available
Libraries
- Society libraries
- School libraries
- Christ University library (5 km)
- Local reading rooms
Property Prices in Hulimavu
Average monthly rents in Hulimavu (2026 estimates)
| Type | Range | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| PG / Shared | ₹5K – ₹8K | Students / Young professionals |
| 1 RK | ₹8K – ₹12K | Singles |
| 1 BHK | ₹11K – ₹19K | Couples / Young professionals |
| 2 BHK | ₹19K – ₹36K | Small families |
| 3 BHK | ₹29K – ₹59K | Families |
| 3 BHK Premium | ₹49K – ₹1.15L | Affluent families / Expats |
| Penthouse / Villa | ₹86K – ₹2.34L | HNIs / Senior management |
Note: Prices sit below JP Nagar for corridor access and larger flats. The Pink Line is under construction, not operating — do not price it in. Security deposit is typically around 10 months rent.
Pros and Cons of Renting in Hulimavu
What you should know before moving
What's Great
- ✓Fortis within 4 km and Apollo within 5 on the Bannerghatta corridor
- ✓Delhi Public School and Ryan International within 4 km
- ✓Hulimavu Lake with a walking path and birdlife
- ✓Vega City and Royal Meenakshi Malls within 5 km
- ✓Prices below JP Nagar for corridor access
- ✓Rental yields around 4–4.5%
- ✓Christ University Bannerghatta campus about 5 km
- ✓Bannerghatta National Park about 12 km
- ✓JP Nagar twelve minutes, BTM fifteen
- ✓Larger flats than the same budget buys at JP Nagar
What to Watch Out For
- The Bannerghatta Road corridor congests severely at peak
- No operating metro — the Pink Line is under construction
- Retail of its own is thin
- The airport is about 46 km, around ninety-five minutes
- A significant investor-held share in some projects
- Building quality varies between projects
- Water supply relies partly on tankers in some pockets
- Very quiet after 10 pm with few evening options
- Village-core stock needs careful approval checks
- Green space depends on the lake rather than local parks
Renting in Hulimavu: Pro Tips
Locality Ratings
4.0
Connectivity
3.1
Lifestyle
3.9
Safety
4.3
Environment
