From the must-visit destinations such as Cubbon Park and Bangalore Palace, to the National Gallery of Modern Art and Government Museum, there are plenty of places to see and things to do in Bangalore. Opt for a therapeutic massage at a luxury spa, satisfy all your food cravings with the vibrant food culture, and explore the famous landmarks—Bangalore packs in everything to attract all kinds of travellers. We tell you where to go and what to see when you get there. Land in the Garden City of India and get ready to explore it in its full glory and grandeur.
Like every Indian city, Bangalore is also a mix of the modern and the ancient and your vacation in the city will be incomplete if you don’t fix a date with the city’s history. Start with the famed Bangalore Palace, a replica of the royal British home in Berkshire. Built in 1862, this magnanimous structure is a beacon of tradition amongst the modernization in the city. Relive the glory of Tipu Sultan–the Mysore Tiger–with a visit to the royal building that happened to be his palace. Stunning teakwood carvings and breathtaking Islamic architecture are the two highlights of this historic building. Last but not the least; do pay a visit to the Government Museum in Bangalore. Built in 1886, this is one of the oldest museums of India and features a fine collection of ancient coins, sculptures and paintings.
Time to move close to nature and what better way to do it than to discover the hidden lake of Thattekere! About 60 kms from Bangalore, towards south beyond Bannerghatta National Park, this lake is a quiet haven of the pristine wilderness. Located well within the city limits, Hebbel Lake is a bird watchers’ paradise on one hand and a great place to enjoy sunset on the other. Bangalore’s rising status as a chic and trendy metropolitan city has done wonders to its shopping scenario. Be it the local markets or the upscale shopping malls, shopping has become a major thing to do in Bangalore. For city special experience, you can visit the always crowded Commercial Street, the youth’s favourite Brigade Road, the immensely popular MG Road, handicrafts hub Residency Road and the factory outlet hub of Marathahalli.
One experience that has the flavour of Bangalore is the culture of cafes in the city. So when in Bangalore, make sure that you are also part of this trend and feel like a local. With free Wi-Fi and ample personal space, these cafes appeal to both business and casual travellers. Yoga House Cafe in Indiranagar, Matteo Coffea on Church Street and Cafe Pascucci on MG Road are some of these handful cafes that offer the perfect cafe-cum-work environment.
While there are plenty of interesting things to do in Bangalore, the adventurous side to the city is often left neglected. Thanks to great weather all year round, this city is ideal for outdoor activities such as dirt biking, paragliding, zorbing, wall climbing and paintballing.
