Bangalore

"Garden city of India"

Bangalore Tourism
Having evolved gradually from being the Garden City to the Silicon
Valley of India, Bengaluru is the third largest and one of the most
livable cities in India. Bangalore is loved for its pleasant weather,
beautiful parks and lakes all around the town.

This Guide includes

About Bangalore
Suggested Itinerary
Commuting tips
Top Places To Visit
Hotels
Restaurants
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Commuting in Bangalore
The Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation forms an
important medium of transport in the city. It connects the whole
town through various routes making travel simple. There are also
Volvo buses available throughout the city. From the airport, you
can take a bus to reach different parts of the city. The Bangalore
Airport Bus Service operates buses frequently throughout the day,
and there are a few buses which run in the night as well.

Ola cabs and Uber are available within minutes when booked
through their app or through calls. Three wheeled auto-rickshaws
are a popular means of transport. They are metered and can
accommodate up to three passengers.

Metro services are also now available in a lot of areas in the city.
There are around 40 metro stations spread over Green line and
Purple line with the Majestic station (Kempegowda interchange)
being the only station which connects these two metro lines. The
Purple line runs from Mysore road in the west to Baiyyapanahalli in
the east whereas the Green line connects Puttenahalli in the south
to Nagasandra in the north-west. The metro is operational from 5
am to 11 pm in the night.

Top 10 places to visit in Bangalore

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 1. Bangalore Palace

Open Time : 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Cost : Indian: INR 230, Foreigner: INR 460

The majestic Bangalore palace, enclosed by beautiful gardens, is

a famous tourist attraction in Bangalore. It is now owned by the
Mysore Royal family.

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 2. Cubbon Park

Open Time : 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Closed on Mondays and second Tuesdays of Every month.
Strictly for morning walkers: 6:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Cost : Free

This park is a major sightseeing attraction, with 300 acres of

green foliage. Having been laid down by Lord Cubbon, it is an
ideal place for nature lovers an those seeking a calm atmosphere.
It features a bandstand that hosts concerts. The Bangalore
Aquarium is also situated in this park, and is a must visit area in
Bengaluru, being the second largest aquarium in India.

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 3. MG Road, Bangalore

Open Time : Throughout the day

MG Road is one of a most popular shopping and entertainment
hub of Bangalore. Swarming with people at almost all the time,
one must visit the place if in Bangalore.

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 4. Lal Bagh

Open Time : 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Cost : Adults: INR 25 (After 8:00 AM)
Children below 12 Years: Free
Camera: INR 60

This botanical garden is a haven for all nature lovers. It was

commissioned by Hyder Ali in 1760 and completed by Tipu
Sultan, with a spread of 240 acres. The garden features rare
plants of French, Persian and Afghani origin and has attained
status of a Government Botanical Garden. The Lal Bagh Rock
which is over 3000 million years old is found here and is a major
tourist attraction.

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 5. UB City Mall

Open Time : Store Timings: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM,

Restaurants on Weekdays: 11:00 AM - 11:30 PM,
Restaurants on Friday-Saturday: 11:00 AM - 01:00 AM
Cost : Free

Located in the CBD (Central Business District), this luxury mall is

the one stop destination for all your high-end needs. Assimilation
of four towers as a whole, the mall is spread in a mind-boggling
area of 13 acres. The place takes care of all your exclusive
needs, whether it is shopping at some high-end store, or dining,
or even taking a Spa after a hectic day of work, this place has it
all.

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 6. Bannerghatta National Park

Open Time : Butterfly park and boating: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM,

Grand Safari: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM,
Closed on Tuesdays
Cost : Indians:
Adults: INR 80,
Kids (6 - 12 years): INR 40,
Senior citizens: INR 50,
Foreigners:
Adults: INR 400,
Kids: INR 300

Housing the country's first butterfly park, this park has a huge
variety of fauna, making it one of the most enjoyable tourist
attractions in the city. Tourists can also opt for Safari rides
through the park. One can spot Lions, Tigers, Crocodiles amongst
numerous others in the park.

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 7. Wonder La Water Park

Open Time : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Sat,
Sun: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Cost : Weekdays - Adults INR 923 + 18% GST, Children INR 740
+ 18% GST, Senior Citizens (60-69) INR 690 + 18% GST, Senior
Citizens (above 70) INR 460 + 18% GST, Defence INR. 740 +
18% GST; Weekends - INR 1182 + 18% GST / INR 945 + 18%
GST / INR 885 + 18% GST / INR 590 + 18% GST/ INR 945 +
18% respectively

Wonderla is said to be the best amusement park in the city (and

also one of the best in the country), and attracts all those looking
for a rush of adrenaline. While it is most famous for the high-thrill
dry rides, it also features some relaxed, fun rides, hence
providing something for every visitor.

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 8. Ulsoor Lake

Open Time : 6:00 AM ? 8:00 PM; Wednesday closed

Cost : No entry fee

Constructed by Kempe Gowda II in the 2nd century, this lake was

earlier known as Halsur or Alasur. Although not fit for swimming,
boating can be enjoyed at the lake.

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 9. ISKCON Temple, Bangalore

Open Time : Darshan Timings: 4:15AM - 5:00 AM, 7:15AM - 1:00

PM and 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Cost : Free

Apart from a religious temple, ISKCON is a cultural complex

accommodating dedicated deities of Sri Sri Radha
Krishnachandra, Sri Sri Krishna Balarama, Sri Sri Nitai Gauranga,
Sri Srinivasa Govinda and Sri Prahlada Narasimha.

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 10. Commercial Street

Open Time : 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Cost : Free

Shopaholics ought to hit these spots in Bangalore. Easy money

and a lively and confident lifestyle make Bangalore a shopper's
heaven. Whether one is looking for those jimmy choos or the local
silk sari, chances are one will find it easily in many of the shops or
the malls. The options are plenty. One of the first shopping areas
a newcomer to Bangalore is told about is commercial street.
If one is in dispensary road in commercial street, one may head to
pooja collections for lovely silk duppatas, printed cottons and
yards of maheshwari.

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Restaurants in Bangalore

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 Only Place
Continental, American
12 Noon to 3:30 PM, 7 PM to 11 PM
INR 1000 for two
This place is a must visit if you like delicious and mouth watering
steaks
13, Museum Road,Behind Museum Road Post Office Shanthala
Nagar, Ashok Nagar Bengaluru, Karnataka 560001

Olive Beach(Bar & Kitchen)

Mediterranean, European
Noon to 3 PM, 7 -11.30PM
INR 1500 -1800 for two
Beautiful European ambience, and equally good looking dishes - this
place is a must visit for anyone and everyone who is looking forward
to having a nice business lunch or a family get to gether. Must tries
include the Pasta ravioli and Spanakopita.
16, Wood Street, Ashok Nagar, OffBrigade Road, Bengaluru

Ullas Refreshments
South-Indian, Chinese
8 AM to 10 PM
INR 300 for two
Popular among students and young executives, this quiet place
serves the usual North and South Indian dishes at decent prices.
1st Floor, Public Utility Building, MG Road,Ashok Nagar,Shanthala
Nagar Bangalore, India-560001

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 Fava
Mediterranean
11 AM to 11:30 PM
INR 1700 for two
The ambience of Fava spells Mediterranean in big, bold letters! One
of the best places in Bengaluru to have Mediterranean food.
203, 2nd Floor, UB City, 24 Vittal Mallya Road,UB City KG Halli, D
Souza Layout, Lavelle Road, Bangalore, India

Sue's Food Place

American
12 Noon to 3:30 PM, 7 PM to 10:45 PM
INR 750 for two
If it's Caribbean food you're looking for, look nowhere else as this
place with it's homely feel and lunch buffet will blow you away. The
Jamaican jerk chicken, pork curry and crab curry are delicacies worth
devouring. The place, run by the charming Miss Sue, also has a
bunch of tasty vegetarian dishes to offer.
4, Subadar Garden, Sri Krishna Temple Road, Off 100 Feet Road,
Indiranagar, Bangalore, India

Gramin
North-Indian
12 Noon to 3:30 PM, 7 PM to 11 PM
INR 400 for two
Gramin offers a wide variety of typical spicy flavored North Indian
food reflecting the rural culture. The term Gramin means 'from the
village', and is a very popular restaurant among the locals.
20, Ground Floor, Raheja Arcade,Koramangala 5th A Block,
Koramangala Industrial Layout Koramangala, Bangalore, India

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 Mavalli Tiffin Rooms
South-Indian
6:30 AM to 11 AM, 12:30 PM to 2 PM, 3:30 PM to 9:30 PM
INR 450 for two
Since 1924, MTR is highly popular in the locality as the place is
almost synonymous with South Indian food. The ambiance is simple
and soothing. There are some delicious dishes like Rawa Idli, Masala
Dosa, Dahi Vada, Bisibelebath and Honey Halwa on the menu.
#14, Lalbagh Main Road, Near Urvashi Theatre Doddamavalli,
Sudhama Nagar Bengaluru, Karnataka 560027

Harima
Japanese
12 Noon to 3 PM, 6 PM to 10:30 PM
INR 2000 for two
If you love Japanese food, Harima is the authentic place for you. The
menu has the wide selection range and has a very pleasant
ambiance. Sushi and Sashimi makes you lip smacking here. If you
are a Japanese food lover, this is the right place to visit.
401, 4th Floor, Building No. 131, Devatha Plaza, Residency Road,
Ashok Nagar Shanthala Nagar, Ashok Nagar Bengaluru, Karnataka
560025

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 Caperberry
European
12 Noon to 3 PM, 7:30 PM to 11:30 PM
INR 2500 for two
Caperberry is located in the very office-like environs of Dickenson
Road. A glittered South Indian gold work and the mod of Euro decor,
combined and showcased in a trendy way, portrays the quality of the
ambiance. A multi-cuisine restaurant is a perfect treat for foodies and
also to the eyes. If not on a budget, this place is worth spending.
203, 2nd Floor, UB City, 24 Vittal Mallya Road, Lavelle Road,
Bangalore, India

Top Budget Hotels in Bangalore

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Chaitanya La Grove Villa #25, behind 417, 4th Main, HBR layout
Ryan International school, Brookefield Starting From ₹ 959
Starting From ₹ 1,600

9.5 9.5

Stay@ The Urban Nest

201/202, swami vivekananda road, #47, 1st main road K.G.E Layout, new bel
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Whitefield Starting From ₹ 2,100
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9.4 9.3

OYO Townhouse 040 Global The Porch Inn Hotel/Service

Village Tech Park Apartments
149, 149, Dr.Vishnuvardhan Rd, above #1/11,Lakkasandra Extension,13th Cross,
Hangout cafe, beside UCO bank, Hosur Main Road,Adjacent To NIMHANS,
Hemmigepura Ward 198, RR Nagar Wilson Garden
Starting From ₹ 1,545 Starting From ₹ 999

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