Bengaluru

Travel Guide
ISKCON Temple
India’s Garden City is famous for its public parks, colonial-era architecture, bustling bazaars and heritage museums.

Fast-paced Bengaluru, also still known as Bangalore, blends traditional life with a contemporary identity. In this bustling capital of Indian’s Karnataka state, you’ll find history museums and modern art galleries and centuries-old temples vying for space with new office blocks and traditional bazaars.

This is India’s third-biggest city, where locals speak English as well as their official language Kannada. It’s well-served by the country’s extensive bus and train network and the international airport is 25 miles (40 kilometres) from the city centre.

Get around by using low-cost taxis, auto-rickshaws and the metro. The city boasts one of India’s most appealing climates, which makes exploring on foot an option. April is the hottest month June to October is the monsoon season.

Bengaluru’s architecture showcases the city’s heritage. Marvel at the Tudor-style Bengaluru Palace, built in 1887. Visit the opulent ISKCON Temple and watch movies about the Hare Krishna movement. Admire the Dravidian-style Bull Temple, built in the 16th-century and often the setting for wedding processions. Spot the giant elephant statue at the Dodda Ganesha Temple.

See ancient coins and archaeological relics at the Government Museum. Some of the museum’s artifacts date back 5,000 years.

Find work by national artists, including Raja Ravi Varma, at the National Gallery of Modern Art. Learn about India’s aeronautical history at the Hal Aerospace Museum. Enjoy interactive exhibits at the Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum.

The Garden City got its nickname from its many green spaces, most notably central Cubbon Park. Find one of India’s biggest collections of tropical plants at Lalbagh Botanical Gardens. Join a safari at Bannerghatta National Park and spot a deer, bear or bison.

Rise early and visit City Market to let the flower, spice and fruit stands awaken your senses. Experience the organised chaos of Gandhi Bazaar, with spices, jewellery, fabrics and electronics everywhere. Finish your day in the Shanthala Nagar area, where traditional teahouses and restaurants have the same appeal as Westernized bars and cafés.

Where to stay in Bengaluru

The Oberoi, Bengaluru
The Oberoi, Bengaluru
5 out of 5
37-39 Mahatma Gandhi Road, MG Road - Residency Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka, 560 001
The price is ₹10,000 per night from 7 Apr to 8 Apr
₹10,000
per night
7 Apr - 8 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Bengaluru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (399 reviews)
"Loved the garden"

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2023

The Oberoi, Bengaluru
The Leela Palace Bengaluru
The Leela Palace Bengaluru
5 out of 5
23 Old Airport Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka, 560008
The price is ₹16,800 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
₹16,800
per night
2 Apr - 3 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Bengaluru. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 restaurants and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (271 reviews)
"Great hotel and attentive staff"

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2023

The Leela Palace Bengaluru
Taj Bangalore
Taj Bangalore
5 out of 5
Near Kempegowda International Airport, Devanahalli, Karnataka, 560300
The price is ₹11,750 per night from 8 Apr to 9 Apr
₹11,750
per night
8 Apr - 9 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Devanahalli. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (513 reviews)
Fantastic 5 start Hotel
"Luxurious, spacious rooms. Quick check in and check out. Very courteous and friendly staff. The bathroom was spacious. I was a transit passenger during this stay. It takes less than 5 minutes to get to airport."

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2023

Taj Bangalore
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Swiss Royal Suites
Swiss Royal Suites
2.5 out of 5
Blueberry Street Villa #1, Ramanashree California Gardens, Bengaluru, Karnataka, 560064
Stay at this business-friendly villa in Bengaluru. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and free parking. Popular attractions Padukone and Dravid Centre for Sport ...
Swiss Royal Suites
Oakwood Premier Prestige Bangalore
Oakwood Premier Prestige Bangalore
5 out of 5
Vittal Mallya Road, UB City, Bengaluru, Karnataka, 56000
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Bengaluru. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants and breakfast. Our guests praise the breakfast and the spacious rooms in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (79 reviews)
Poor breakfast, great front desk and IT
"For starters I was appalled by the poor quality breakfast - Indian and Western. The food was downright unpalatable. You need a new chef and team in charge of Food and Beverages. Great front desk and IT support from Tapas and Nelson respectively. They made sure all support was provided in a timely ..."

Reviewed on 16 Jun 2022

Oakwood Premier Prestige Bangalore
Innistique by Inventree
Innistique by Inventree
3.5 out of 5
27, Manyta Tech Park gate 5, Rachenahall, Bengaluru, Karnataka, 560045
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in Bengaluru. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and free parking. Popular attractions Manyata Tech Park and ...
5 star
"One word 5 star"

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2023

Innistique by Inventree
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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