🌳 Nature & Outdoor

  1. Lalbagh Botanical Garden – Historic garden with exotic plants and a glasshouse modeled after London’s Crystal Palace.

  2. Cubbon Park – A green haven in the city center, ideal for walking, jogging, and relaxing.

  3. Bannerghatta Biological Park – Wildlife safari, zoo, and butterfly park just outside the city.

  4. Nandi Hills – A scenic hilltop for sunrise views, about 60 km from the city.

  5. Ulsoor Lake – For peaceful boating and photo ops in the city.

🏛️ History & Culture

  1. Bangalore Palace – Tudor-style palace inspired by Windsor Castle.

  2. Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace – 18th-century teakwood palace with Indo-Islamic architecture.

  3. ISKCON Temple – Massive spiritual complex with beautiful architecture and prasadam stalls.

  4. Bull Temple – Home to a massive granite Nandi bull statue.

  5. Vidhana Soudha – Iconic government building (outside view only) with striking Neo-Dravidian architecture.

🧑‍🎨 Museums & Galleries

  1. Visvesvaraya Industrial & Technological Museum – Interactive science museum for all ages.

  2. National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) – Contemporary Indian art in a colonial mansion.

  3. HAL Aerospace Museum – Aviation history and aircraft displays.

🍴 Food & Cafes

  1. VV Puram Food Street – Street food paradise, especially for local chaats, dosas, and sweets.

  2. Indiranagar & Koramangala – Trendy neighborhoods with excellent cafes, pubs, and restaurants.

  3. MTR / CTR / Vidyarthi Bhavan – Legendary South Indian breakfast joints.

🛍️ Shopping

  1. Commercial Street – Clothes, accessories, and bargain shopping.

  2. Brigade Road & MG Road – Mix of high-street stores, eateries, and pubs.

  3. UB City Mall – Luxury shopping and fine dining.

  4. Chickpet Market – Old-school sarees, gold, and silk.

🌃 Nightlife

  1. Toit – Popular brewery in Indiranagar.

  2. Arbor Brewing Company – One of the city’s first craft breweries.

  3. Skyye / Byg Brewski / Social – Rooftop bars with great city views and ambiance.

🎭 Events & Live Entertainment

  1. Ranga Shankara – Great for theatre and performing arts.

  2. Jagriti Theatre – Smaller venue with intimate productions.

  3. Live gigs at venues like Fandom, Hard Rock Café, Gilly’s, and Indigo XP.

🧘 Relax & Recharge

  1. Art of Living International Center – For yoga, meditation, and serene surroundings.

  2. Spas in Indiranagar or Koramangala – Wide range from luxury to budget wellness centers.

🧭 Day Trips Near Bengaluru

  • Ramanagara – Rock climbing and trekking (where Sholay was filmed).

  • Shivanasamudra Falls – Stunning waterfalls (~130 km away).

  • Shravanabelagola – Jain pilgrimage with a massive monolithic statue.