- Manik Verma says Bengaluru and Gurugram offer distinctly different lifestyles and culture
- He describes Gurugram's party scene as lasting until 3 or 4 am, later than Bengaluru's
- Verma values Bengaluru's cultural festivals like Onam Sadhya, especially as a North Indian
The Bengaluru versus Gurugram debate often leads to comparisons over lifestyle, nightlife, and culture. However, Manik Verma, who has lived in both cities, believes there is no clear winner and that people should experience life in both places before deciding which one suits them better. Taking to Instagram, Verma shared a video reflecting on his experiences of living in Gurugram and Bengaluru. He said both cities offer distinctly different lifestyles, making it difficult to declare one objectively better than the other.
Verma said the debate between Bengaluru and Gurugram is completely pointless and that people should live in both places at some point in their lives. He shared that he started his career in Gurugram before moving to Bengaluru.
Talking about Gurugram, Verma said its party culture is "crazy" and that people can party until 3 or 4 am. He compared this with Bengaluru, where he said the party culture continues until around 12 am.
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However, Verma said Bengaluru offers other cultural experiences that he finds very interesting, especially as someone from North India. He mentioned Onam Sadhya and other festivals that take place in the city.
Verma said that because it is currently the time of Onam Sadhya, he is missing the feeling of being in Bengaluru.
He suggested that people who have the opportunity should experience life in both Gurugram and Bengaluru before deciding for themselves.
Verma's comparison focused less on infrastructure or career opportunities and more on the different social and cultural experiences offered by the two cities.
While he praised Gurugram for its late-night party culture, he said Bengaluru exposed him to festivals and traditions that he particularly valued as someone from North India.
He also suggested that instead of relying on popular perceptions about the two cities, people with the opportunity to relocate should experience both and form their own opinions.
