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Things to do in Bangalore

Bangalore (Bengaluru) is India's Silicon Valley, a cosmopolitan, garden-filled city where world-class craft beer, ancient temples, and a booming food scene coexist at prices that make Western travelers feel rich. Your dollar stretches remarkably far here, with excellent restaurants, comfortable hotels, and fascinating attractions all available on a shoestring.

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Why go to Bangalore

  • Lalbagh Botanical Garden

    A stunning 240-acre garden with a 19th-century glass house and ancient rock formations, the green lungs of the city.

  • Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace

    An exquisite Indo-Islamic wooden palace once home to the Tiger of Mysore, dripping with history and intricate craftsmanship.

  • ISKCON Temple Bangalore

    One of the largest ISKCON temples in the world, a dazzling spiritual complex with stunning architecture and a serene atmosphere.

  • Cubbon Park

    A sprawling Victorian-era park in the city center, home to red Gothic buildings, joggers, and surprising urban wildlife.

  • Bangalore Palace

    A Tudor-style royal palace modeled on England's Windsor Castle, filled with royal artifacts and set in vast manicured grounds.

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Good to know in Bangalore

  • Use the Namma Metro for fast, air-conditioned travel between major hubs for $0.20-0.60 per trip; auto-rickshaws are cheap ($1-3 for short hops) but always insist the driver use the meter.
  • Tipping is not customary at local restaurants and street stalls; in upscale restaurants a 10% tip is appreciated but rarely expected, as a service charge is often added automatically.
  • Do not drink tap water, buy sealed bottled water ($0.20-0.30/liter) or use a filtered-water service at your guesthouse; most cafes and restaurants serve safe filtered water on request.
  • Lalbagh Botanical Garden offers free entry on Republic Day (Jan 26) and Independence Day (Aug 15); Cubbon Park is always free, and many temples charge no entry fee at all.

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