Bengaluru, India’s garden city and tech capital, is a blend of modern skyscrapers, historic parks, and a buzzing café culture. It is a city where tradition coexists with global trends, making it a vibrant urban mosaic.
Did You Know?
- Bengaluru is home to Lalbagh Botanical Garden’s 240-year-old glasshouse.
- Cubbon Park spans over 300 acres in the city’s heart.
- It is known as the “Silicon Valley of India” for its IT prowess.
- Bengaluru has the highest number of microbreweries in India.
- The city was the first in Asia to have electric street lighting (1905).
Places to Visit
- Lalbagh Botanical Garden – Glasshouse, rare plants, and iconic flower shows.
- Cubbon Park – Lush green lung space with colonial statues and libraries.
- Bangalore Palace – A Tudor-style royal residence with ornate interiors.
- Vidhana Soudha – The majestic seat of Karnataka’s legislature.
- ISKCON Temple – A fusion of devotion and architecture.
- National Gallery of Modern Art – Exhibits from colonial to contemporary masters.
What to Do?
- Experience Bengaluru’s pub and brewery culture.
- Shop silk sarees at Commercial Street and MG Road.
- Take a heritage walk through Pete markets and KR Flower Market.
- Sample iconic dishes like idlis at Brahmin’s Café or filter coffee at MTR.
- Catch live music or stand-up shows at Indiranagar or Koramangala.
How to Reach?
By Air: Kempegowda International Airport connects Bengaluru globally.
By Rail: KSR Bengaluru City Railway Station links the city nationwide.
By Road: Well connected with NH44 and NH48, buses and cabs widely available.
Where to Stay?
- The Leela Palace Bengaluru
- ITC Gardenia
- Taj West End
- JW Marriott Bengaluru
Things to Keep in Mind
- Bengaluru traffic can be unpredictable – plan travel times.
- The weather is pleasant year-round, but evenings can get cool.
- Carry some cash for street markets alongside digital payments.
- Respect park rules – Lalbagh and Cubbon have restricted zones.
Karnataka is calling. Will you answer?
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