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Dating in Bengaluru

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Bengaluru at a glance

  • Bengaluru is one of the three largest cities in India, with about 8.5 million inhabitants.
  • It's the largest place in Karnataka.
  • It's about 845 km to Mumbai, the country's largest city.
  • Towns nearby: Nelamangala (26 km), Anekal (31 km) and Jūjūvādi (31 km).

First-date ideas for Bengaluru

Skip the dinner reservation for a first date in Bengaluru. A coffee, a gallery or a walk through a market gives you something to talk about and an easy way to end it after an hour.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Dating in Bengaluru: questions and answers

How far around Bengaluru can I search?

Within 50 km of Bengaluru there are 16 towns and cities — Hosūr, Closepet and Doddaballapura among them — with more than 9.2 million residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Bengaluru free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Bengaluru and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Bengaluru real?

There are no fake profiles here: YADate doesn't create them or chat on anyone's behalf. Photos go live only after a moderator approves them, every account confirms an email address, and reports are reviewed by people. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.

Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Bengaluru?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in India or abroad.

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