Major city
Bengaluruಬೆಂಗಳೂರು
Use Bengaluru as a gateway to the south with one or two nights; come for parks, cafes and food rather than monuments.
Rules in force · 3
- India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
- India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
- India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
Bengaluru is the capital of Karnataka and India's main technology hub. It stands on a plateau and has a milder climate than most Indian cities. Traffic is heavy, and it is a starting point for Mysuru and Hampi.
At a glance
- Known for
- Lalbagh Botanical Garden · Cubbon Park · Cafes and craft beer · Bangalore Palace · Tech industry
- Best months
- Oct–Feb
- Avoid
- Jun–Sep can be rainy; Mar–May is warmer
- Nights
- 1–2
- Airports
- BLR Kempegowda International (Far north of the centre; allow a long transfer)
Where to sleep
MG Road and Indiranagar
Central, restaurants and metro access.
Church Street area
Walkable, close to shops and cafes.
Getting around
The metro helps on its lines; app cabs and auto-rickshaws cover the rest. Traffic is the main constraint, so cluster sights by area.
Watch out
- Traffic can make short trips slow, especially at rush hour.
- Check the operator for day-trip transport to Mysuru.
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Bengaluru. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
Sources
Sources
- Karnataka Tourism (official)
- Wikivoyage — Bangalore (secondary)