- Best time
- Jun–Mar
- How long
- 1–2 days
- Stay a night
- ₹1,200–10,000
- Food a day
- ₹400–2,200
- Nearest railhead
- 0 km away
- Nearest airport
- 35 km away
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Lalbagh and Cubbon Park, a Tudor-style palace, old-school darshinis serving benne dosa, and India’s liveliest pub scene.
Things to do in Bengaluru
Bangalore Palace
Bangalore Palace is a striking Tudor-style palace located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It features an audio tour that guides visitors through its grand interiors and historical exhibits.
Lalbagh Botanical Garden
A historic park in Bengaluru featuring a striking glasshouse and a remarkable 3,000-million-year-old rock formation. It offers a peaceful green escape within the city.
Tip: Wear comfortable walking shoes to explore the large grounds
Cubbon Park
Cubbon Park is a shady landmark park in the heart of Bengaluru beside the Vidhana Soudha. Created in 1870, it spans a large area featuring abundant flora and fauna, impressive buildings, statues, and natural rock outcrops integrated with thickets of trees and grassy expanses.
Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace
A teak palace completed in 1791 that served as the summer residence of the Mysorean ruler Tipu Sultan. Built entirely of wood within the Bangalore Fort walls, it features Indo-Islamic architecture with pillars, arches, and balconies.
Tip: Check out the site museum on the ground floor to learn more about the history
Bull Temple & Basavanagudi
Bull Temple and Basavanagudi form a historic neighbourhood in Bengaluru centered around a massive monolithic statue of the Nandi Bull. This old residential and commercial area preserves classic Bengaluru charm through its traditional market lanes and legendary heritage eateries.
Tip: Walk down DVG Road to browse retail shops and old-school establishments dating back to the early decades of the twentieth century.
Nandi Hills
Nandi Hills is an ancient hill fortress built by the Ganga dynasty located near Bengaluru. It is the origin of several rivers including the Arkavathy and Palar. The locality is a popular spot for catching a glimpse of the sunrise above the clouds.
Tip: Carry a warm jacket as it can get quite chilly early in the morning.
VV Puram Food Street
Visveswara Puram Food Street, locally called Thindi Beedi, is a bustling evening street in Bengaluru packed with over 20 stalls. It serves a wide variety of pure vegetarian street food, sweets, and South Indian, North Indian, and Chinese dishes.
Tip: Visit during December or January to experience the special Avarekai Mela festival
Church Street
Church Street is a busy 750-metre stretch in Bengaluru connecting Brigade Road to St. Mark's Road. Named after St. Mark's Cathedral, it is a major tourist hotspot filled with bookshops, cafes, and pubs, offering vibrant shopping and nightlife.
Tip: Keep an eye out for pedestrian-only zones and cultural events when local trials are active
Where to stay in Bengaluru
MG Road & Church Street
Central, on the Metro, near pubs.
Indiranagar & Koramangala
Cafes, breweries and nightlife.
Majestic
Budget hotels at the bus and rail hub.
What to eat
MTR
Lalbagh Road classic since 1924 — rava idli and meals.
Vidyarthi Bhavan
Crisp masala dosa in Basavanagudi.
CTR (Shri Sagar)
Benne masala dosa in Malleswaram.
Toit
Indiranagar’s famous brewpub.
Good to know
- Traffic is brutal 8–11 am and 5–9 pm — use the Metro.
- Nandi Hills gates open at 6 am; leave by 4:30 for sunrise.
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