Things to Do in Bangalore
Top attractions, best neighborhoods to wander, and the food you shouldn't skip in Bangalore, India — 2026 traveler picks.
Top places to see
Lalbagh Botanical Garden + Glass House
240-acre botanical garden with 1856 Crystal Palace-inspired glass house. INR 50. Best for early morning visits.
Bangalore Palace (Tudor revival)
Tudor-style 1878 palace owned by the Mysore Wodeyar family. INR 460 for foreigners (audio guide). 1.5 hours.
MG Road + Brigade Road
Central commercial + dining strip. Toit Brewpub (Indiranagar) is the city's craft beer landmark. INR 1,000 for a meal.
Indiranagar 100 Foot Road craft beer + dosa
Most concentrated craft beer + restaurant strip in India. Toit, Arbor, Byg Brewski. CTR (Central Tiffin Room) for dosa (since 1920).
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Things to do in Bangalore
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Masala dosa + filter coffee at CTR. Bisi bele bath. Mysore pak. Mangalore-style fish curry. Karnataka mutton biryani. Toit + Arbor craft beer.
Local tip
BLR is 40km from centre — Vayu Vajra bus (INR 300, 60-80 min) is the budget option; Ola/Uber INR 1,200-1,800. For under 6-hour layovers: stay airside (airport now has spa + premium lounges). For 8+ hours: Lalbagh + dosa at CTR is achievable.
Where to stay
Hotels across Bangalore — filter by neighborhood + budget on the map below.