Life in Stuttgart,Germany               Jeevan Hebbalu                         

 

 

Life in Stuttgart, Germany

(Derived version from J’s Experience Europe - Travel Guide by Jeevan Hebbalu)

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By:

Jeevan Hebbalu

Email id: mailtojeevanhn@gmail.com Website: www.jeevanhebbalu.blogspot.com

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1.0 INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................... 3

2.0 DISCLAIMER............................................................................................................. 4

3.0 MOVING TO STUTTGART, GERMANY ....................................................................... 5

3.1 Before leaving India .........................................................................................................................5

3.2 Arriving at Stuttgart (STR) Airport, Germany.....................................................................................8

3.3 Arriving at the Main Station (DB-Hauptbahnhof) ..............................................................................9

3.4 On Arrival at Stuttgart, Germany......................................................................................................9

4.0 LIVING IN STUTTGART, GERMANY ......................................................................... 10

4.1 Introduction to Stuttgart, Germany ................................................................................................10

4.2 Public transport (VVS) ....................................................................................................................10

4.3 Ticket Plus......................................................................................................................................11

4.4 Shopping in Stuttgart, Germany .....................................................................................................12

4.5 BW Ticket ......................................................................................................................................13

4.6 SW Ticket.......................................................................................................................................13

4.7 Quer-Durchs-Land Ticket................................................................................................................14

4.8 BW Ticket v/s MT Ticket.................................................................................................................14

4.9 German = Indian ............................................................................................................................16

4.10 Calling to India ...............................................................................................................................17

4.11 Money transfer to India .................................................................................................................18

4.12 Indian stores in Stuttgart................................................................................................................19

4.13 Hindu temples in Stuttgart .............................................................................................................20

4.14 Festivals in Stuttgart ......................................................................................................................22

4.15 Indian Restaurants in Stuttgart.......................................................................................................24

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1.0 Introduction

Life in Stuttgart brings you an overview of Stuttgart (BW, Germany) for

people travelling from India. This document is derived from original document J’s Experience Europe – Travel

Guide by Jeevan Hebbalu In using this document, be cautious to consider Each person’s situation is different Each person’s interests are different Each person’s objectives are different Prices which are mentioned in this document might have changed over a time. You must use this document with relevance to your situation and try to verify the value through your own validation process…!! The chapters in this book are organized into several parts, so reader can directly jump to related topic. The chapters in this book cover basic information about Living in Stuttgart (BW, Germany). More details with pictures are updated regularly in my blog www.jeevanhebbalu.blogspot.com Additional perspectives from you would be greatly welcomed. - Jeevan Hebbalu

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2.0 Disclaimer Most of the information’s are my own personal experience and information

shared by friends and colleagues.

This document is designed to provide information and motivation to readers. This document is not sponsored by any company or location. I accept no liability for any errors, omissions, misuse or misunderstandings on the part of any person who uses it. I accept no responsibility for any damage, injury or loss occasioned to any person as a result of relying on any material included, omitted or implied in the document.

Disclaimer for website: http://jeevanhebbalu.blogspot.de/p/disclaimer-by-accessing-this-website.html

- Jeevan Hebbalu

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3.0 Moving to Stuttgart, Germany

3.1 Before leaving India

Either it is first trip or one of many trips, we always forget some or the other item to carry from India. What is important? What is not? What we should do before coming to Germany? The list goes on….!!! I have tried to answer as much as possible..! Please send your comments Bank:

Make sure you carry debit/credit cards from your Indian accounts. This will help you to use internet banking and shopping option from Germany.

Make sure you register all your required receiver accounts, which will be useful for doing online money transfer in India. If you forget, it may be difficult* to add after coming to Germany, since you cannot access your mobile for confirmation code. *For NRI/normal accounts who receive confirmation code thru email, this point is not valid.

Keep your passwords/PIN in reach, you may forget over a time.

Talk with your bank manager regarding payment of Loan thru online transfers and online approval.

Things to Bring from India: Below table is self explanatory

Reader can decide what is required and not required, based on purchasing cost and shipping cost.

Sl. no

Item Must Bring

Available in Germany

with equivalent

or little High price

Available in

Germany with High

price

Remarks

1 Rice Cooker Yes Yes - ALDI/LIDL/ Rossmann

2 Electric Mixer Yes -

3 Umbrella Yes - Yes

4 Steel Plates Yes - Only if required

5 Universal socket adaptor

Yes - Yes Required for Indian

Mixer/Cooker/Laptop

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6 Laptop Yes Yes Yes

7 Winter Jackets - Yes -

8 Winter Shoes - Yes -

9 Winter caps/gloves etc

- Yes -

10 Ready to eat Yes Yes For Short term travellers

11 Maggi Yes Yes For Short term travellers

12 Spices Yes Yes

13 Home made masala powders

Yes

14 Tea powder Yes Yes

15 Cashew/Elachi Yes Yes

16 Almond/Grapes (dry fruits)

Yes

17 Medicines ( Tablets, Cough syrup etc)

Yes You need Doctor’s prescription to buy

medicine

18 Water bottle Yes Yes

19 Tiffin Boxes (microwave safe9

Yes Yes

20 Hair oil Yes

21 Needle/Threads etc Yes Yes 1Euro shops

22 Detergent powder/ washing soaps etc

Yes Use German brands for German

Water

23 Nail cutter Yes Yes

25 Cold cream / Lotions/moisturizers

Yes Yes Yes

26 Sunscreen Lotion Yes Yes Good to buy in Germany

27 Shopping bags Yes

28 Chauki/belan/tawa (roll, base,pan) for Chapathi /Roti

Yes Yes You get for Piza

29 General Clothes Jeans/T Shirts/ Formals

Yes Yes Yes You get almost everything in

Germany

30 Ethnic dress like Saree / Sherwani/ Dothi etc

Yes

31 Cotton Towel Yes For travelling

32 Inner wears/ Night wears

Yes

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33 Tooth paste/ brush /soap/Lip balm etc

Yes Yes For Short term visitors

34 Thermal Wear Yes Yes

35 Shaving Set Yes Yes For initial period better to bring

from India

36 Extension Box Yes

37 Camera Yes Yes

38 Chargers for all your electronic gadgets

Yes

39 Iron Box Yes

40 Torch Yes

41 Belt Yes

42 Pooja items Yes

43 Coconut oil/Navarathana Oil

Yes

44 Dettol & Band aids Yes

45 Rice/Veg Oil Yes Available in Indian Stores at almost

same prie

46 Dalls/Flours/Pulses/ Stuffed Rice/ Poha/ Gasgasa/ Jeera/ Ground Nuts/ Garlic-Ginger paste/ Ghee

Yes Yes Cheaper in India Eg: Rice flour

India :20Rs/kg 2-3€/kg

47 Atta Yes

48 Amruthanjan/Volini gel/ pain killers

Yes

49 MTR/Priya/other items (pickle, powders etc)

Yes Cheaper in India Eg: Turmeric

Powder

50 Coconut powder or Dry coconut

Yes Yes

Others:

Make sure passport is valid for your entire stay + at least 1month.

Make sure you have enough pages in Passport.

Make sure you have visa valid for your entire stay.

Make sure Travel/overseas insurance and air tickets are purchased.

Medical records of travelers (if any).

Your company ID card and Invitation letter from Germany.

Euros and travel card.

INR(some 5000Rs) for your use when you return to India (Eg: for paying Taxi in India)

Accommodation or Hotel booking details

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Regular updates and more info on this topic: Refer my weblog Link: http://jeevanhebbalu.blogspot.de/2012/09/ThingstotakefromIndiatoGermany.html

3.2 Arriving at Stuttgart (STR) Airport, Germany

Stuttgart Airport (STR) is an International Airport located approx. 13km from Stuttgart Town. To reach your final destination you can

use taxi to your destination Website: o http://www.stuttgart-

airport.com/sys/index.php?section_id=2&id=7&lang=1

take Sub Urban Lines/Trains ( S2 & S3 from Stuttgart Flughafen/Messe) to reach Hauptbahnhof (Main Station/Central Railway Station – Stuttgart) for other connections

Website: o http://www.stuttgart-

airport.com/sys/index.php?section_id=2&id=3&lang=1 o http://www.stuttgart-

airport.com/sys/index.php?section_id=2&id=5&lang=1

use connection buses for Esslingen an Neckar, Reutlingen and Tüblingen.

Website: o http://www.stuttgart-

airport.com/sys/index.php?section_id=2&id=4&lang=1

Info from VVS: http://www.vvs.de/en/service_firststeps_flughafen.php Airport Details: Website: http://www.stuttgart-airport.com/sys/index.php?lang=1 Webcam: http://www.stuttgart-airport.com/sys/index.php?section_id=6&id=1&lang=1 Terminal Guide: http://www.stuttgart-airport.com/sys/index.php?section_id=4&id=8&lang=1

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Contact: Tel.No.: 01805 948444 (14ct/min. from German landline network, Mobile max. 0,42ct/Min from German network).

Regular updates and more info on this topic: Refer my weblog Link: http://jeevanhebbalu.blogspot.de/2012/09/at-stuttgart-airport-upon-arrival.html

3.3 Arriving at the Main Station (DB-Hauptbahnhof)

Walking map/Information boards/Timetable Directory

Info: http://www.vvs.de/en/service_firststeps_bahnhof.php http://www.bahnhof-stuttgart.de/

3.4 On Arrival at Stuttgart, Germany

Change your time zone to GMT+1.

Check for Day light saving o Sart: Last Sunday of the March shift 2:00:00 AM 3:00:00AM o End: Last Sunday of the October shift 3:00:00 AM 2:00:00AM o Time Difference between India and Germany

From Last Sun of March to Last Sun of October : +3:30hrs (Eg: If in Stuttgart: 9:00 AM, then Bangalore 12:30 PM)

From Last Sun of October to Last Sun of March: +4:30hrs (Eg: If in Stuttgart: 9:00 AM, then Bangalore 01:30 PM)

Do shopping for daily needs at your nearest store. Ask your hotel receptionist/ your friend for help.

Sufficient sleep is required to adjust with time zone and Jet lag.

Contact your relocation agent for house hunting/ registration process/ visa extension etc...

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4.0 Living in Stuttgart, Germany

4.1 Introduction to Stuttgart, Germany

Stuttgart, the city located between forests and vineyards, is an urban community in Southwest Germany. As the state capital of Baden-Württemberg, Stuttgart is not only an industrial city with world famous automobile companies and state-of-the-art science and research facilities; Stuttgart is also a cultural city that has made a name for itself through its renowned State Opera and ballet programs, and the exceptional art collections at the State Gallery and the Gallery of Stuttgart. (Source: www.stgt.com) Stuttgart's main attractions are clearly the hilly landscape, the numerous vineyards that stretch all the way to the city center, the many parks that make Stuttgart one of the greenest cities in Germany and the mineral water fountains that characterize this region as having the largest source of mineral water in Western Europe. More info: Statistics and Facts: http://www.stgt.com/stuttgart/allginfe.shtml Stuttgart’s History: http://www.stgt.com/stuttgart/historye.htm City details (Maps/Route planner /Traffic details/ Accommodation etc): http://www.stgt.com/stuttgart/homee.htm#orient

4.2 Public transport (VVS)

The VVS Transit and Tariff Association Stuttgart (Verkehrs- und Tarifverbund Stuttgart, VVS), together with its partners, is contributing significantly to maintaining and improving mobility in the metropolitan Stuttgart area. The region served comprises not only the state capital of Stuttgart, but also its four neighboring districts Böblingen, Esslingen, Ludwigsburg, and Rems-Murr-Kreis, an area of well over 1000 square miles and a population of almost 3 million. Advantages:

One ticket for all Busses and Rail (S-Bahn /U-Bahn /R-Bahn) Lines.

Short distance ticket (Kurzstrecken ticket) More details: http://jeevanhebbalu.blogspot.de/2012/03/tricks-and-tips-2.html

Ticket Plus (more info in further pages) Zone concept: VVS follows zone concept to differentiate between prices.

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Zone 10 & 20 are considered as Stuttgart-City region. When you buy ticket, like day tickets specify which zones you would like to travel. Normally 3day ticket given in your hotel will only be valid for Zone 10 and 20. Zone map and Tariff: http://www.vvs.de/karten-plaene/ Routeplanner: http://www.vvs.de/fahrplan/ Tickets: http://www.vvs.de/tickets/ or http://www.vvs.de/tickets/zeitticketsverbundpaesse/

VVS website in English: http://www.vvs.de/en/

4.3 Ticket Plus

One of the best option for long term visitors in Stuttgart is to avail Ticket plus. Advantages of ticket plus:

Ticket plus can be brought from one zone to entire zones, cost increases with increase in zones.

Ticket plus is transferable, means it comes with out photo, anyone can use the ticket plus.

Ticket plus holder can take one adult and child in the entire VVS network for free on weekends and holidays throughout the day (also on Dec 24th and 31st).

Ticket plus holder can take one adult and child in the registered valid VVS zone (not entire network) for free on weekdays after 19:00 hrs.

Ticket plus holder gets Bonus voucher booklet, which can be used in some places to get some discount eg: One day group ticket, TV tower, Wilhelma Zoo, Trips drill etc)

If there is delay/failure of bus/rail more than 30min, ticket plus holder can take taxi and claim up to 50€. (Note: You can claim only delays caused due to VVS, not for natural calamities or accidents)

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Ticket plus available only for year subscription. Payment can be done by one time or one can select Abo (monthly deduction from Bank account) subscription.

Are you relocated to new place, don’t worry you can ex-change your zone in VVS Kunden zentrum .

More info: http://www.vvs.de/tickets/zeitticketsverbundpaesse/vorteile-jahresticketplus/

Tips:

Buy ticket plus from your office (Firmen ticket) to get one month discounted price.

Some Banks extends offer on ticket plus with one month discounted price.

If your daily travel is after 09:00 in the morning, then take 9-Uhr Umwelt ticket with ticket plus. You nearly save 50% of the normal amount. Only constraint is, travelling not possible before 09:00 in weekdays.

You may not be able to cancel the ticket after 8-10 months of usage. But you can sell it your friends.

4.4 Shopping in Stuttgart, Germany

Food Items and Daily needs Clothes & Sports

REWE

real

ALDI Süd

LIDL

Netto

TREFF 3000

EDEKA

Markt-Kauf

Neukauf

1EURO shop

Tedi Shop

Tchibo

C&A

H&M

Newyorker

Peek & Cloppenburg

Karstadt

Ernsting’s Family

Kik

NKD

Baby one

Galerie

Tom Tailor

Zara

Cosmetics/Electronics/Doggeries/Gifts Furniture’s and House hold items

Markt-Kauf

REAL

Rossmann

Dm

Apotheke (Medical store)

IKEA

Mömax

XXXL

DEPOT

REIGER

Hofmeister

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Electronics/Electrical Restaurants/Food

Saturn

Media-Markt

Conrad

IKEA

Mömax

McDonalds

BurgerKing

Döner & Pizza centers

Starbucks

Indian Restaurants(4.15)

Shopping Malls

Königstrasse

Marktplatz

Breuninger Land, Ludwigsburg

Breuninger Land, Sindelfingen

Leocenter, Leonberg

SchlossPlatz

Metzingen (Württ) – Outlet city http://www.outletcity.com/en/metzingen/ Take MTT Ticket from Stuttgart or take extension ticket if you have ticket plus, from Bempflingen to Metzingen (Württ) (on weekends and Holidays)

To see the offers reader can go to their official website, one can also do online shopping in some of the websites. To see present offers in Stuttgart; Link: http://www.kaufda.de/Stuttgart/ Regular updates and more info on this topic: Refer my weblog Link: http://jeevanhebbalu.blogspot.de/2012/09/shopping-in-stuttgart-germany.html

4.5 BW Ticket

BW Ticket: Baden Württemberg Ticket BW Ticket: More info: http://www.bahn.de/regional/view/regionen/bawue/freizeit/bawue_ticket.shtml This ticket is valid within Regional trains like RE, RB, IRE, S- bahn and Buses within Baden Württemberg State.

Weekends from 00:00 to 03:00 hrs of the following day and

Weekdays from 09:00 to 03:00 hrs of the following day.

4.6 SW Ticket

SW Ticket: Schönes Wochenende Ticket More info: http://jeevanhebbalu.blogspot.de/2011/09/schones-wochenende-ticket-sw-ticket.html

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This ticket is valid for group up to 5 people travelling together on Saturday or Sunday (Any one day) from midnight to 3am on the following day. This ticket is valid within Regional trains like RE, RB, IRE, S- bahn and Buses within Germany and some places in neighboring countries (for details check the above mentioned link) For travelling in Regional Trains within Germany on Weekdays take Quer-durchs-Land Ticket

4.7 Quer-Durchs-Land Ticket

More info: http://jeevanhebbalu.blogspot.de/2011/10/quer-durchs-land-ticket.html This ticket is valid for group up to 5 people travelling together on Weekdays (Any one day) from 9am to 3am on the following day. This ticket is valid within Regional trains like RE, RB, IRE, S- bahn and Buses within Germany and some places in neighboring countries (for details check the above mentioned link)

4.8 BW Ticket v/s MT Ticket

MT Ticket : Metropol Ticket BW Ticket: Baden Württemberg Ticket Metropol Ticket: More info: http://www.metropolticket.de/ http://www.vvs.de/tickets/sondertickets/neu-metropoltagesticket-stuttgart-2012/ Metropol Ticket covers entire 9 Transport association surrounding Stuttgart (including VVS). i.e, The Metropol day ticket Stuttgart cover following transport associations VVS, Filsland Mobilitätsverbund, HNV, Kreisverkehr Schwäbisch Hall, naldo, VGC, VGF, VPE und Ostalb Mobil. Ticket holder can travel in all busses and commuter trains (U-Bahn, S-Bahn , R, RE, IRE) between above mentioned transport associations. BW Ticket: More info: http://www.bahn.de/regional/view/regionen/bawue/freizeit/bawue_ticket.shtml Baden Württemberg Ticket is valid within entire Baden Württemberg State

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Also available: Baden-Württemberg-Ticket Single 1st class and Baden-Württemberg-Ticket night. Conditions for BW and MT tickets:

This ticket is valid from Monday to Sunday for one day of your choice from 9 a.m. until 3 a.m. of the following day.

Saturday and Sunday and bank holidays from 0 a.m. until 3 a.m. of the following day.

It can be used on all buses and local trains (Interregio-Express, Regional-Express, Regionalbahn, S-Bahn) and the entire transport system of the Verkehrsverbünde Baden-Württemberg, with some exceptions.

Price Comparison with BW (day) ticket with MT Ticket (Price ref year 2012)

Persons* Price BW Ticket

Price Per person effective

Price MT Ticket Price Per person effective

1st Person 21€ 21€ 18,50€ 18,50€

2nd Person +4€=25€ 12,50€ +4€=22,50€ 11,25€

3rd Person +4€=29€ 9,66€ +4€=26,50€ 8,83€

4th Person +4€=33€ 8,25€ +4€=30,50€ 7,63€

5th Person +4€=37€ 7,4€ +4€=34,50€ 6,9€

*Max 5 persons Where you can use MT ticket instead of BW ticket? From Stuttgart to

Metzingen (if you have ticket plus, go for extension ticket)

Burg Hohenzollern

Reutlingen

Tübingen

Heilbronn

Etc… See this interactive map for more details: http://www.metropolticket.de/die-metropolregion/

1. If you are travelling only within these networks, then take MT ticket.

2. If you are planning to go outside from these networks and within BW, go

for BW ticket. (for Eg: Singen, Schaffhausen, Karlsruhe, Black forest etc..)

Regular updates and more info on this topic: Refer my weblog Link: http://jeevanhebbalu.blogspot.de/2012/09/BWTicketvsMTMetropolTagesTicket.html

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4.9 German = Indian

Finding Indian equivalent items in German stores was never easy. Here are some Indian food items or some consumables list with German names. Please try this at your own risk!!!!!

Slno. Indian Name German Name Used for making..

1 Rave/Sooji Weich weizen Griess/Greiß

Upma

2 Chi roti Rave (fine Sooji)

Weich weizen Griess/Greiß (fine)

Kesari Bath/ Rava Dosa/Kesari

3 Puff Sheet Frischer Bläatterteig

Vegg/Egg Puff

4 Maida or All purpose flour

Weizen Mehl Type 405 or 550

Naan, Roti etc…

5 Atta or Wheat flour

Weizen Mehl Type 1050 or wiezen vollkommehl

Chapathi, Phulka etc…

6 Corn flour Korn Mehl Gobi etc…

7 Butter Deutsche – Marken Butter

Ghee

8 Noodles Spaghetti Noodles

9 Pasta Penne Rigate, Fusisli

Pasta

10 Cashew Cashew kerne Sweets

11 Curd Joghurt Multi purpose

12 Milk H-Milch Multi purpose

13 Soya sauce Soja-Sauce Gobi-Noodles

14 Rice Milch reis or spitzen reis or Paraboiled rice

For Dosa or Idli batter (not for normal rice)

15 Lemon juice Zitrone bottle Multi purpose

16 Sunflowe oil Sonnen-blumenöl Multi purpose

17 Coconut powder Kokosraspalen Multi purpose

18 Beans Bohnen Vegetables

19 Bread Brot Multi purpose

20 Cauliflower Blumenkohl Vegetables

21 Apple Apfel Fruit

22 Eggplant Aubergine Vegetables

23 Egg(Eggs) Ei (Eier) Multi purpose

24 Strawberries Erdbeeren fruit

25 Cucumber(s) Gurke(n) Vegetables

26 Chicken Hähnchen, Huhn Non -VEG

27 Honey Honig Multi purpose

28 Cabbage Kohl Vegetables

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29 Cake Kuchen Vegetables

30 Carrot Karotten or Möhren

Vegetables

31 Potato kartoffel Vegetables

32 Ice Cream Eis or Eiskrem Dessert

33 Meet Beef Pork

Fleisch Rindfleisch Schwienefleisch

Non -VEG

34 Mustard Senf Multi purpose

35 Mint Minze Vegetables

36 Nut Peanut Hazel nut Walnut

Nuss (Nüsse) Erdnuss Haselnuss Walnuss

Multi purpose

37 Onion Zwiebel(-n) Multi purpose

38 Pepper Pfeffer Multi purpose

39 Salt Salz Multi purpose

40 Spinach Spinat Vegetables

Regular updates and more info on this topic: Refer my weblog Link: http://jeevanhebbalu.blogspot.de/2012/09/BWTicketvsMTMetropolTagesTicket.html

4.10 Calling to India

VOIP: Cheapest way to call to India is using Internet based calls like VOIP. Some VOIPs are SmartVOIP, VoipDiscount, Rynga, SKYPE etc.. Tip: Some VOIP’s provide free calls to German Landline. People in India can install VOIP software and make call to German landline at free of cost. Mobile Network: Other possibility is using Mobile network like Lyca and Lebara. This does not need internet connection; you can use normal handset for calling. A connection charge applies for every call up to 15ct/call. Callcard: If you have German landline with free German Landline to Landline free calls. Use calling cards to make calls to India More details: http://www.lycamobile.de/ and http://www.lebara.de/ https://www.smartvoip.com/ and http://www.rynga.com/

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4.11 Money transfer to India

Many ways you can transfer Euros to INR.

Options:

1. Money2India (Provided by ICICI bank)

2. Money2India-Europe (Provided by ICICI bank)

3. Remit2India (Provided by The Times Group)

4. Axis Remit (Provided by Axis Bank)

5. Western Union

6. NRI/NRE/NRO accounts in India (direct Euros transfer)

General Steps followed in Money transfers.

Create an account in money transfer website with your email Id.

Create sender account details (should be German Account, Currency - EUR)

o Details Required: Name, Account Number, BLZ/sort code)

Create receiver account details (should be Indian Account, Currency – INR)

o Details Required: Name, Account Number, Sort/IFSC code)

Initiate money transfer in money transfer website.

Select sender and receiver account, and enter the Euros which you would like to transfer.

Website generates a unique number, and gives you the details of bank (within Germany/Europe) to which you need to send Euros.

Initiate online transfer, enter all details and write unique no in message box, so that bank can identify the transaction.

Money will be transferred after few days in to receiver account in India

More info: http://www.germanymantra.com/finance/money-transfer

Regular updates and more info on this topic: Refer my weblog Link: http://jeevanhebbalu.blogspot.de/2012/09/money-transfer-to-india-from-germany.html

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4.12 Indian stores in Stuttgart

Indian Store Stuttgart (Largest store in Stuttgart Region-Schwabstrasse)

Location: Stuttgart-Schwabstrasse

Details:

Augustenstr. 63/1,

D-70178, Stuttgart, Germany

Phone: 0049-711-617114

Fax: 0049-711-617124

Opening Hours:

Mo. – Fr. 10:00 to 19:00

Sa. 10:00 to 16:00

Map: Click here

Website: http://indianstorestuttgart.com/Default.aspx

Maharaja Indian Store Stuttgart (Stuttgart-Mitte/Stadtmitte)

Location: Stuttgart-Mitte/Stadtmitte

Details:

Maharaja Cash & Curry

Marien Straße 29

70178, Stuttgart (Mitte) , Germany

Tel number: +49(0)711 6408276

Fax number: +49(0)711 6403234

Mobilnumber: +49(0)171 2034859

emal: info@maharaja-indian-shop.de

Map: Click here

Website: http://www.maharaja-indian-shop.de/index.html

Indian/Pakistani/Desi Food and Grocery Stores in Stuttgart

Location: Stuttgart-Badcannstatt

Details (approx Address):

Badstrasse 70372

D-70178, Stuttgart, Germany

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Euro-Asia Shop – Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen

Location: Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen

Details (approx Address):

73 Unterländer Straße,

Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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Indian Shop – Spice of India – Stuttgart-Feuerbach

Location: Stuttgart-Feuerbach

Details :

Spice of India

Tunnel Straße 12, Feuerbach 70469

Stuttgart.

Phno: 0711-21740605,0152-34008803

Opening Hours:

Mo. – Fr. 10:00 to 20:00

Sa. 10:00 to 16:00

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Pamir Markt (Stuttgart-Vaihingen)

Location: Stuttgart-Vaihingen

Details :

Vaihinger Markt 30

70563 Vaihingen

Germany

0711/52854528

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Regular updates and more info on this topic: Refer my weblog

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4.13 Hindu temples in Stuttgart

Sri Sithivinayagar Kovil E.V. Lehmfeldstrasse -18, Bad Cannstatt, Stuttgart Opening Hours: Mo-So 18:00 – 21:00Uhr Fr 18:00 – 22:00Uhr Puja Timings: Mo-So 19:30Uhr Take a train to Bad canstatt; Trains: S Bahn (Stop name : Bad Cannstatt) or U bahn (Stop name : Bad Cannstatt Wilhelmsplatz)

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Reach Bad Cannstatt Wilhelmsplatz Platform 2. Take Ubahn – U2 towards Neugereut. Get down at Hauptfriedhof (6mins) Once you get down turn right and walk towards Hauptfriedhof Entrance over the bridge. At the end of the bridge turn Right. At the road end Turn left (Lehmfeldstrasse 18). There you see the temple. Useful links: Official Website: Sri Sithivinayagar Kovil E.V. http://www.ssvinayagar.org/kovil/index.php?option=com_events&task=view_year&Itemid=1&year=2016&month=07&day=05 Street view (click on map and street view): Click Here

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sri Siddhi Vinakar Temple Bad Cannstatt, Waiblinger Str.30 Stuttgart Take a train to Bad canstatt; Trains: S Bahn (Stop name : Bad Cannstatt) or U bahn (Stop name : Bad Cannstatt Wilhelmsplatz) Sign boards can be seen on building wall near Waiblinger str 30. (Click the link in Street view to see) Temple is in the First Floor. Opening hours: 19:00hrs to 21:00hrs (daily) Special pujas on every Friday evening. Official Website: http://hindu-verein-stuttgart.com/

More details: http://dschjotiblog00.blog.de/2011/08/01/jahresfest-2011-sri-sitti-vinayagar-

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Vedischer Kulturvereine.V. Stuttgart Krishna Temple Daimlerstrasse 61A, 70372 Bad Cannstatt, Stuttgart This temple is near to Sri Siddhi Vinyakar Temple Take a train to Bad canstatt; Trains: S Bahn (Stop name : Bad Cannstatt) or U bahn (Stop name : Bad Cannstatt Wilhelmsplatz) Temple is near to Cannstatter Carre complex and behind G Hotel. More Details: http://www.harekrischna.de/home/content/view/86/87/ Street View: Click Here More details with maps and public transportation routes are shown in following link Link: http://jeevanhebbalu.blogspot.de/2011/10/hindu-temples-in-stuttgart.html

4.14 Festivals in Stuttgart

Spring Fest (Stuttgarter Frühlingsfest) Place: Bad Cannstatt – Cannstatter Wasen (Wasen) Month: 14-16 days in April – May (Every Year) The Spring Beer Festival is a little bit smaller than the beer festival in the fall. More Details: http://www.stuttgarter-fruehlingsfest.de/

Summer Fest (Sommerfest) Place: Schlossplatz or Rathaus Month: 4Days in August

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Every Stadt (city) conducts summer fest during June to August. More Details: http://www.sommerfest-stuttgart.de/

Light Fest (Lichterfest) Place: Killesberg Park Month: One Day in July

More Details: http://www.lichterfest-stuttgart.de/

Wine Fest Place: Schlossplatz or Rathaus Month: Every year end of August till Beginning of September More Details: http://www.stuttgarter-weindorf.de/cms/front_content.php

Beer Fest (Volksfest)

Place: Bad Cannstatt – Cannstatter Wasen (Wasen) Month: Every year end of September till Beginning of October (14-16 days) World famous October fest in Munich starts one week early to volkfest. Volkfest is considered to be 2nd biggest Beer fest after October fest in Munich More Details: http://www.cannstatter-volksfest.de/

Chirstmas Market (Weihnactsmarkt)

Place: Schlossplatz or Rathaus or Marktplatz Month: End of November till End of December Every Stadt (city) conducts Christmas Market. Esslingen is famous for vintage style markets

More Details: http://www.germany-christmas-market.org.uk/stuttgart_christmas_market.php

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4.15 Indian Restaurants in Stuttgart

Ganesha

Rotebühlstr. 155, Stuttgart

Tel. 0711/674 187 81

Main course : 8,70 – 16,90 € Opening Hrs: Mo-So: 11:30-14:30, 17:30-23:30 Hrs WebSite: http://ganesharestaurant.de Stop: S-West

Ganesha

Lembergstr. 19, Stuttgart

Tel. 0711/468 79 81

Main course : 8,70 – 13,90 € Opening Hrs: Mo-Sa: 11:30-14:30, 17:30-23:30 Hrs Sun/Holiday: 11:30-14:30, 17:30-23:00 Hrs WebSite: http://www.ganesharestaurant.de Stop: Bus 40 (Wunnensteinstr.)

Vinayaga

Ostendstr. 20, Stuttgart

Tel. 0711/508 768 93

Main course : 7,90 – 16,50 € Opening Hrs: Mo-Fr: 11:00-14.30, 17:00-23:00 Hrs Sat: 16:30-23:00, Sun: 12:00-23:00 Hrs WebSite : http://restaurant-vinayaga.de Stop: S-Ost

Ceylonas

Reinsburgstr. 74, Stuttgart

Tel. 0711/407 76 60

Main course : 3,00 – 15,50 € Opening Hrs: Sun-Fr: 11:30-15.00, Daily: 17:00 – 24:00 Hrs WebSite : http://ceylonas-restaurant.blogspot.de/ Stop: S1 to S6 (Schwabstr.)

Rita’s Garden

Schwabstr. 124, Stuttgart

Tel. 0712/92 48 594

Opening Hrs: Daily: 11:00-14:30, 18:00-22:00 Hrs Stop: S-West

Indian Palace

Steinstr. 11, Stuttgart

Tel. 0711/672 44 60

Main course : 9,00 – 19,90 € Opening Hrs: Mo-Fr: 11:30-15:00, 17:30 – 23:00 Hrs Sa: 11:30 – 23:00 Hrs Sun/Holidays: 11:30 – 23:30Hrs WebSite : http://www.indianpalace-stuttgart.de Stop: S1 to S6 , U2, 4, 14 (Rotebühlpl./Stadtmitte)

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Prince of India

Urbanstr. 38, Stuttgart

Tel. 0711/24 51 08

Main course : 7,90 – 17,90 € Opening Hrs: Daily: 11:30 – 15:00, 17:00 -24:00Hrs WebSite : http://www.restaurant-of-india.de Stop: U9, U14 (Staatsgalaerie)

Kashmir

Leonberger Str. 97, Leonberg

Tel. 07152/90 32 32

Main course : 9,30 – 20,90 € Opening Hrs: Daily: 12:00 – 14:30, 17:30 -23:00Hrs WebSite : http://www.kashmir-restaurant.de Stop: S6 (Leonberg) Bus to Leo-center

Little India

Lindenschulstr. 6, Stuttgart

Tel. 912 991 92

Main course : 5,90 – 13,30 € Opening Hrs: Mo-Fr: 11:30-14:30, 17:30 – 23:30 Hrs Sa: 17:00 – 23:00 Hrs Sun/Holidays: 14:00 – 23:00Hrs WebSite : http://littleindia-stuttgart.de Stop: U4, 9,13,14 (Untertürkheim)

Suriya

Gänsfußallee 40, Ludwigsburg

Tel. 07141/299 06 97

Main course : 8,90 – 18,90 € Opening Hrs: Tu-Fr/Sun: 11:30-14:30 Hrs Daily: 17:30 – 23:00 Hrs WebSite : http://www.restaurant-suriya.de Stop: S4,5 (Ludwigsburg)

Anmol

Hohewartstr. 11, Suttgart-Feuerbach

Tel. 0711/85 11 18

Main course : 10 – 19 € Opening Hrs: Mo-Fr: 17:30-23:00 Hrs Sa: 17:30 – 24:00 Hrs Sun: 11:30 – 14:30, 17:30 – 23:00 Hrs WebSite : http://www.anmol.de Stop: U6, 13 (Wilhelm-Geiger-Platz) Bus 90 (Hohewartstr)

Kohinoor

Pforzheimer Str. 309, Suttgart-Weilimdorf

Tel. 0711/889 43 06

Plochinger Str, Stuttgart-Esslingen

Tel. 0711/93 18 39 0

Opening Hrs: Mo-Sun: 11:30-14:00 , 18:00 -23:00 Hrs WebSite : http://www.hotel-ri.de Stop: U6 (Landauer Strasse) Suttgart-Weilimdorf Stop: S1 (Esslingn am Neckar) Suttgart-Esslingen

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Namaste India

Osterbronnstr. 60, Suttgart-Durrlewang

Tel. 0711/91 266 202 /203

Opening Hrs: Sun-Fr: 11:30-14:00, 17:30 – 23:00 Hrs Sat: 17:30 – 23:00 Hrs WebSite : http://www.namaste-india-restaurant.com/ Stop: S2, S3, (Rohr) Bus 81 (Osterbronnstr)

Laxmy

Augustenstr. 88, Suttgart

Tel. 0711/35 86 298

Opening Hrs: Mo-Fr: 11:00-14:00, 16:30 – 23:00 Hrs Sat: 14:00 – 23:00 Hrs Sun/Holidays: 12:00 – 23:00 Hrs WebSite : http://www.laxmy.eu/ Stop: S1-S6 (Schwabstr.)

Indian House

Vaihinger Markt. 28, Suttgart-Vaihingen

Tel. 0711/722 46 790

Opening Hrs: Sun-Fr: 11:30-14:30, 17:30 – 23:00 Hrs Sat: 17:30 – 23:00 Hrs WebSite : http://www.indiahouse-stgt.de/ Stop: S1 – S3 (Vaihingen) U1 (Vaihingen Schillerplatz)

New Delhi Palace

Tübingerstr. 67, Suttgart

Tel. 0711/601 22 30

Regular updates and more info on this topic: Refer my weblog

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