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Bengaluru travel guide

The best time to go, 6 places worth your time, what to eat, and where to stay in Bengaluru.

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Places to visit in Bengaluru

  1. 1

    Lalbagh botanical garden

    The glass house and a morning walk.

    Nature & views · Relaxation · best in the morning

  2. 2

    Bangalore Palace

    Tudor-style palace with an audio tour.

    Heritage & culture

  3. 3

    Cubbon Park and Vidhana Soudha

    The green heart of the city.

    Relaxation · Heritage & culture

  4. 4

    Nandi Hills

    Sunrise above the clouds, 60 km out.

    Nature & views · Adventure · best in the morning

  5. 5

    ISKCON and the Bull temple

    Two very different temples.

    Temples & spiritual

  6. 6

    Commercial Street and Church Street

    Shopping, bookshops and craft beer.

    Shopping · Local food · best in the evening

A 3-day Bengaluru itinerary

An easy plan for a first visit. The trip planner makes one for your own dates, pace and interests, with a quotation.

  1. Day 1: Arrive in Bengaluru

    Morning
    Travel to Bengaluru. Aim to reach by lunch.
    Afternoon
    Check in at your stay (usually from 1–2 PM), have lunch and rest after the journey.
    Evening
    Commercial Street and Church Street: shopping, bookshops and craft beer.

  2. Day 2: Lalbagh botanical garden and Bangalore Palace

    Morning
    Lalbagh botanical garden: the glass house and a morning walk.
    Afternoon
    Bangalore Palace: Tudor-style palace with an audio tour.
    Evening
    Cubbon Park and Vidhana Soudha: the green heart of the city.

  3. Day 3: Last morning and departure

    Morning
    Nandi Hills: sunrise above the clouds, 60 km out.
    Afternoon
    Pack and check out (usually by 11 AM). Pick up anything you want to take home.
    Evening
    Travel home.
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Stays in Bengaluru

Questions travellers ask

What is the best time to visit Bengaluru?
October to February.
How many days are enough for Bengaluru?
2 to 3 nights are comfortable for the main places, with an easy first and last day.
What are the top places to visit in Bengaluru?
Start with Lalbagh botanical garden, Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and Vidhana Soudha. The full list with tips is on this page.
What is a good Bengaluru itinerary?
A 2 to 3-night trip covers the main places: arrive and settle in on day one, see Lalbagh botanical garden, Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and Vidhana Soudha over the middle days, and keep the last morning easy before check-out.
What food should I try in Bengaluru?
Try masala dosa at an old darshini and filter coffee.
Can Nirvana BnB plan my Bengaluru trip?
Yes. Our free trip planner makes a day-by-day itinerary with a quotation PDF in about a minute, and our travel desk confirms the price for your dates.

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