Bengaluru, India - Travel Guide

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Updated: 2026-10-11

Bengaluru, also known as Bangalore, is India's high-tech hub and is often called the 'Silicon Valley of India'. The city offers a fascinating blend of lush gardens, historic palaces, and vibrant nightlife, making it a perfect destination for those seeking a modern urban experience with cultural touches.

Top things to do in Bengaluru

Things to do in Bengaluru include Lalbagh Botanical Garden, Cubbon Park, Commercial Street. Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.

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A sample 3-day itinerary for Bengaluru

Here is what 3 days in Bengaluru look like when the planner builds them - arriving at noon on the first day and flying home at noon on the last. Stops are grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, and the same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.

Day 1Arrival at noon

Stops
4
  1. 1
    ISKCON Temple
    4.6 km
  2. 2
    Bangalore PalaceVasanth Nagar
    4.8 km
  3. 3
    Tipu Sultan's Summer PalacePalace · Chamrajpet
    1.9 km
  4. 4
    Bull TempleHindu temple · Basavanagudi
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Day 2

Stops
5
  1. 1
    Lalbagh Botanical GardenBotanical garden · Jayanagar
    3.6 km
  2. 2
    Vidhana SoudhaSampangi Rama Nagar
    1.6 km
  3. 3
    St. Mary's BasilicaChurch
    21 km
  4. 4
    Bannerghatta National ParkNational park
    16 km
  5. 5
    Gavi Gangadeshwara Cave TempleHindu temple
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Day 3Return at noon

Stops
2
  1. 1
    Cubbon ParkPark · Sampangi Rama Nagar
    250 m
  2. 2
    Venkatappa Art GalleryArt gallery
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The route assumes the first day starts at noon, after you land, and the last ends at noon, before your flight. It is an example: with your dates the planner builds a route around your landing and your flight home, real opening hours, how you get around and your own preferences.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top things to do in Bengaluru?

Lalbagh Botanical Garden, Cubbon Park, Commercial Street, ISKCON Temple, Vidhana Soudha, UB City and 9 more. Lalbagh Botanical Garden: A vast botanical garden showcasing a stunning variety of plants and flowers, including a beautiful glasshouse, ideal for a relaxing stroll.

What can you do in 3 days in Bengaluru?

Day 1: ISKCON Temple, Bangalore Palace, Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace, Bull Temple. Day 2: Lalbagh Botanical Garden, Vidhana Soudha, St. Mary's Basilica, Bannerghatta National Park. Day 3: Cubbon Park, Venkatappa Art Gallery.

Which areas should you explore in Bengaluru?

The itinerary for Bengaluru runs through Vasanth Nagar, Chamrajpet, Basavanagudi, Jayanagar and Sampangi Rama Nagar.

Which museums are worth visiting in Bengaluru?

Museums worth visiting in Bengaluru: Visvesvaraya Industrial & Technological Museum (Kasturba Road), National Gallery of Modern Art (Vasanth Nagar), HAL Heritage Centre and Aerospace Museum and Venkatappa Art Gallery.

What parks and gardens are there in Bengaluru?

Parks and gardens in Bengaluru: Lalbagh Botanical Garden (Jayanagar), Cubbon Park (Sampangi Rama Nagar) and Bannerghatta National Park.

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