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Bangalore

India

Best things to do in Bangalore

35 curated attractions in Bangalore, India. Handpicked for every kind of traveler.

Best time

October - February

Average temp

25°C/77°F

Budget

Mid-range

Safety

Take care

About Bangalore

Bangalore, or Bengaluru, is India's tech hub and a city that runs on caffeine, startups, and a traffic situation that makes you reconsider your travel plans. Once a sleepy British colonial outpost, it's now a sprawling metropolis known for its parks, such as Cubbon Park, and its arts scene, best showcased at places like Ranga Shankara. The mix of old and new is striking, with Bengaluru Fort sitting not far from the imposing Vidhana Soudha. People visit primarily for the booming IT scene, the numerous cafes and eateries, and the cultural landmarks that showcase the city’s heritage, though you may find that getting around can take longer than anticipated, unless you're a fan of sitting in traffic, of course.

Who it's for

Great for tech enthusiasts, coffee lovers, and those looking to explore the local art scene. Not ideal if you're after a quiet getaway or don't like crowds, as the city’s energy can be overwhelming, and the traffic isn’t going anywhere fast.

Getting around

Public transport: Moderate

  • The city centre is walkable in about 30 minutes if you're ambitious
  • Public buses exist but are a mixed bag: plan for delays
  • Traffic jams can turn a short drive into a long ordeal, so factor that in
  • The nearest airport is about an hour away, depending on your exit strategy
HSR Layout Park

HSR Layout Park

City parks
Galerie Sara Arakkal

Galerie Sara Arakkal

Art museums & galleries
Commercial Street

Commercial Street

Shopping streets & districts
Nandi Hills

Nandi Hills

Mountains & volcanoes
UB City

UB City

Malls & department stores
Brigade Road

Brigade Road

Shopping streets & districts
Indira Nagar

Indira Nagar

Streets & neighbourhoods
Kr market

Kr market

Local & craft markets
Lalbagh Botanical Garden

Lalbagh Botanical Garden

Botanical gardens
Forum Mall

Forum Mall

Malls & department stores
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium

M. Chinnaswamy Stadium

Stadiums & sports venues
Ragigudda Sri Prasanna Anjaneya Swamy Temple

Ragigudda Sri Prasanna Anjaneya Swamy Temple

Hindu & Balinese temples
ISKCON Temple Bangalore

ISKCON Temple Bangalore

Hindu & Balinese temples
Ranga Shankara

Ranga Shankara

Theatres & opera houses
Bull Temple

Bull Temple

Hindu & Balinese temples
Visvesvaraya Industrial & Technological Museum

Visvesvaraya Industrial & Technological Museum

Science & natural history museums
Vidhana Soudha

Vidhana Soudha

Monuments & memorials
Orion Mall

Orion Mall

Malls & department stores
Phoenix Marketcity

Phoenix Marketcity

Malls & department stores
Chitra Kala Parishath

Chitra Kala Parishath

Art museums & galleries
Bannerghatta National Park

Bannerghatta National Park

National parks & nature reserves
Bagmane Tech Park

Bagmane Tech Park

Modern architecture & skyscrapers
Cubbon Park

Cubbon Park

City parks
HAL Aerospace Museum

HAL Aerospace Museum

Science & natural history museums
Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium

Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium

Science & natural history museums
Innovative Film City

Innovative Film City

Theme parks
Jaya Prakash Narayana Park

Jaya Prakash Narayana Park

City parks
Bangalore Turf Club

Bangalore Turf Club

Stadiums & sports venues
Ulsoor Lake

Ulsoor Lake

Lakes
Snow City Bengaluru

Snow City Bengaluru

Family & kids' attractions
Indira Gandhi Musical Fountain Park

Indira Gandhi Musical Fountain Park

Fountains, statues & public art
Bangalore Palace

Bangalore Palace

Castles & palaces
Bengaluru Fort

Bengaluru Fort

Forts & citadels
Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace

Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace

Castles & palaces
Bangalore Aquarium

Bangalore Aquarium

Aquariums

Where to eat in Bangalore

The places worth planning a meal around.

VV Puram Food Street

VV Puram Food Street

$$

★ 4.2 · 23,434 reviews

Mavalli Tiffin Room (MTR)

Mavalli Tiffin Room (MTR)

South Indian · $

★ 4.2 · 18,456 reviews

Bistro Claytopia

Bistro Claytopia

European, Continental · $$

★ 4.2 · 8,649 reviews

Glocal Junction

Glocal Junction

Fusion · $$$

★ 4.0 · 2,778 reviews

The Humming Tree

The Humming Tree

★ 4.4 · 232 reviews

Artisans Lounge

Artisans Lounge

$$$

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