Located at the NGV complex(close to the new passport office), this pool is a delightful respite for almost everyone, looking for a decent pool and without the need to pay a lakh+ for membership.
From Indian pool standards, one can say that the pool is maintained just about fine. Weekly maintenance is done every Monday. They recycle the water but one can still find slippery floor at certain areas inside the pool. It has showers but the change room is pretty dirty. The toilets aren't clean either.
I find the rules funny. One is allowed swim without proper swimming gears but if you land up at half past an hour, you need to wait till it reaches the hour because one batch is scheduled at every hour. If "half-pant" crowd are not allowed then there wont be a need to have the waiting time. I have raised this concern in the past but action hasn't been taken till date.
A snacks counter is present close to swimming pool where you can buy ice creams and popcorn. Beer might also be available-I haven’t asked but at times have seen people drinking!
During summer season, there are swimming camps for kids and adults. The pool opens at six and closes by seven, except on Monday.
The hourly swimming rates have now increased to Rs. 100 from Rs. 70. This is pretty expensive on evaluating the overall satisfaction metrics. You can also avail a monthly pass at Rs. 1500.
MORE ON NGV…I learnt swimming in NGV pool. My immediate friend circle is a big group of 10-12 people and most of us didn’t know to swim. So, in the year 2007 early spring, we came to know of this pool in NGV. And within some days, all of us knew how to swim.
Here are the videos of me swimming, some dates back to the year 2007:-
Rs 100? When? It used to be 60 bucks once! :)
ReplyDeleteDear NGV team.. My name is Nelofer Zehra.. I have been visiting your pool since past 10 days with the intention of joining. I am a hydrophobic but still ready face my fear, But unfortunately my past few visits have been pathetic.. Your one of your swimming coach name Kiran has been highly demotivating bcoz I can see one such person who I think is a hydrophobic too hasn't been getting any kinda motivation your coach has been pathetic. Why does he keep shouting and screaming on top of his voice ? Do you'll know what the term coach means? If the answer is yes I think you should make Mr. Kiran understand too. Otherwise change him to the other guy whose present there.. He's a little on the healthier side and the conversation with him has motivated me to join not this other guy. Oh my god he has some serious issues. Am already a hydrophobic and this guy will kill me more.
DeletePlease speak to him or give a necessary feedback.
Yes, since April 1st :(
ReplyDeleteHey thanks for the review...just wanted to know if they have separate timings or do they also have unisex timings also??
ReplyDeleteHi there Anonymous,
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome!
They don't have specific timings as such for women for most part of the year but during summer(peak season), usually, they have exclusive women hours.
The crowd is pretty decent and behaved so at any time, you can find lot of women, kids and men in the pool.
Let me know if you have more questions.
Sash
Did you mean lot of men and women in the same pool ??? My wife wants to join me. I'm not able to find a unisex pool in Bangalore. Please suggest some.
DeleteThanks!
Thanks Sash...i wanted to learn swimming from a friend of mine who is a guy and none of the pools in Bangalore pools that I know of have unisex timings..!! I'll go and check out the NGV one. Thanks again!!
ReplyDeleteSure then... Don't forget to check out the Sauna, Steam and Jaccuzzi section as well !! :P
ReplyDeleteAny idea on the working hours... Is it open until 8 in the night
ReplyDeleteThe last I heard was it is open only to "Actual" members and membership costs a bomb!
DeleteChecked it out; works from 7 am (not sure if it is 6 am) until 8 pm in night. 1pm -2 pm is for lunch.
ReplyDeleteGood place.
No lockers; you have to figure out how to keep your valuable items safe.
100 Rs you have to pay in office and then jump in
water is reasonable good
good view
Reasonably large sized pool although not as big as the Jaya nagar pool.
Parking is not an issue
Is there any contact no. for NGV S/pool? How do I get in touch with them? Do they have coaches for teaching swimming?
ReplyDeleteThe last I heard was it is open only to "Actual" members and membership costs a bomb!
DeleteYaar ... can you give detailed address and inquiry timings.
ReplyDeleteIs it in National Games Stadium or village i.e. where the society is?
The last I heard was it is open only to "Actual" members and membership costs a bomb!
DeleteNGV is close to the new passport office(Periphery of Ejipura Main Road, Viveknagar Police Station and Infant Jesus Church]
ReplyDelete@Esha: I don't have the number. You can visit the place during the weekend. And they do have swimming coaches.
Oh! And they have an excellent masseur too.
NGV has awesome swimming pool. I really like this community. Thanks for posting this article.
ReplyDeleteHi,
ReplyDeleteI want to learn swimming... I don't have any prior experience in this field... I was thinking of registering in NGV... I wanted some info regarding the following points:
1. Are there good instructors???
2. What is the fee structure???
3. I cannot go on weekends because of other important commitments. The only time possible for me is weekday mornings, preferably betweeen 6am and 8 am. Is it possible???
4. Are there any important prerequisites to be considered before joining the swimming class???
I will be anticipating your reply.
Thanks.
Best Regards,
KK.
Very useful info. Infact someone had told about this and had forgotten completely. Did you check other places like Koramangala Club? That 1 lac comment was about it probably. hm?
ReplyDeletebuying a Flat in NGV is a very unwise decision as the blocks are built on a lake bed area and the condition of those flats need massive repairs in the long run.
ReplyDeletebuying an apartment in NGV, bangalore is a very unwise decision as the blocks are built on a lake bed area and the condition of those flats need massive repairs in the long run.
ReplyDeleteAlthough the charges for usage differs from a member to a non-member, one need NOT be a member to use the NGV Builders Club Swimmimng Pool in NGV, Koramangala. Tel No. of their Office which might be useful: 25702247.
ReplyDeletehay can i get anyone ngv swim phone number that i can contact .???
ReplyDeleteFantastic swimming pool.
ReplyDeleteConta#: 080-25702247.
Have fun
Hi All,
ReplyDeletePool timings are 11:00 AM - 03:000 PM and 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Hi!
ReplyDeleteThis is Aishu, I live in Ulsoor and i've always wanted to learn swimming, my college is closed for Dushera holidays and i thought this would be an awesome time to learn!i also have the same questions as mentioned by someone
1. Are there good instructors???
2. What is the fee structure???
3. I cannot go on weekends because of other important commitments. The only time possible for me is all evenings during the week, preferably betweeen 6pm and 8 pm.
please let me know!
thanks :)
Hi Aishu,
ReplyDeleteYou would need to check out at NGV itself. I stay at Banaswadi nowadays and visit the pool once in a blue-moon.
Of late, I have seen only children getting coached.
I know that Monday is off but if you are looking at 6 pm to 8 pm timings, you might just get the last slot. I believe the pool closes by 7 pm.
Thanks,
Sash
good swimming pool in fantastic area
ReplyDeleteMN Madhu
Swimming pool is good, but learning experience depends on coach you get. I went in 2009 and opening statement of the coach[appeared senior coach] was "If we throw animals in water, even they are also able to swim and I have to teach you". only around 6 days he came inside swimming pool, rest of the days he used to give instruction from outside in 15 days program.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much for writing this blog. It was very easy to understand. That was a very good blog.
ReplyDeleteflats in Bangalore
is there a contact person to teach swimming..please reply on pema.soma@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteno more swimming allowed in NGV for non members :(
ReplyDeleteno more wimming allowed in NGV club for non-members. hourly - monthly passess are discontinued now :(
ReplyDeleteAs on november 2013,
ReplyDeleteThe membership fee for club is 5lakh rs.
If you wanna join swimming:2500/month but you need to be introduced through a member.
Daily rates are rs 160/hr.(Monday holiday.)
Tennis court is also there
Guitar classes are also there 1000/month(only sat,sun)
I went on a Saturday and the pool was empty (2-3pm)
Hi Manoj,
DeleteThis is Sandeep. I am eager to join the snooker/billiards here in ngv. Will it be possible for a non-member to enter on hourly/monthly basis or would this also be compulsory to get introduced?
Thanks in advance
Is it true that non members are not allowed in NGV club for swimming?
ReplyDeleteHi, Is it true that non memers are now not allowed in NGV club for swimming ? How much is the membership fee?
ReplyDeleteIs the pool open for non-members? please let me know.
ReplyDeletethanks in advance!
Hi ,
ReplyDeleteI'd there any monthly subscription do that I can enrol. I need about 2 hours of swim
The last I heard was it is open only to "Actual" members and membership costs a bomb!
ReplyDeleteYes... Non members are not allowed :(
DeleteHi! I want to learn swimming. Can you plz help me know what are the daily and monthly fee structure for the pool with and without a coach? I know, I'm asking the same questions, but just wanted to check on the latest update on this. Also, is it open to non-members? Thanks in advance. Looking forward to your reply.
ReplyDeleteis there any badminton court???/
ReplyDeleteis there any badminton court in NGV?????
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