Essential Bengaluru Budget Exploration

Start the journey exploring the historic heart of the city, taking in verdant park walks, royal heritage buildings, and traditional eateries.

1. 08:00|09:00
   

   Food

   Breakfast at Shri Sagar CTR

   08:00 – 09:00

   Enjoy traditional South Indian breakfast including crispy butter masala dosas and filter coffee.

2. 09:15|10:30
   

   Outdoor

   Cubbon Park Morning Walk

   09:15 – 10:30

   Take a tranquil morning stroll through the tree-lined avenues of Cubbon Park.

3. 10:45|12:15
   

   Sightseeing

   Bangalore Historical Tour

   10:45 – 12:15

   Discover key historical sites around the old city district with a guided heritage overview.

   • entryINR 1500
4. 12:30|13:30
   

   Food

   Lunch at Vidyarthi Bhavan

   12:30 – 13:30

   Savour authentic heritage meals at one of Gandhi Bazaar's most iconic eateries.

5. 13:45|15:15
   

   Sightseeing

   Guided Tour of Bangalore Fort

   13:45 – 15:15

   Examine the surviving stone ramparts and historic arches of the 16th-century fortification.

   • entryFree
6. 15:30|17:00
   

   Sightseeing

   Visit Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace

   15:30 – 17:00

   Admire the teakwood architecture, carved pillars, and historical exhibits inside the palace.

   • entryFree
7. 17:15|18:45
   

   Sightseeing

   Explore the Street Art at Church Street

   17:15 – 18:45

   Walk along Church Street to view vibrant public wall murals and urban street art.

   • entryFree
8. 19:30|20:30
   

   Food

   Dinner at Mavalli Tiffin Room (MTR)

   19:30 – 20:30

   Dine on classic Karnataka thalis and rava idlis at this historic culinary spot near Lalbagh.

Spend the day touring grand royal residences, modern art galleries, and popular shopping hubs.

1. 08:00|09:00
   

   Food

   Breakfast at Brahmins' Coffee Bar

   08:00 – 09:00

   Try soft idlis, crisp vadas, and hot filter coffee at a beloved local breakfast joint.

2. 09:15|11:00
   

   Sightseeing

   Visit Bangalore Palace

   09:15 – 11:00

   Tour the Tudor-style palace grounds, wood carvings, and historical portrait galleries.

   • entryINR 750
3. 11:15|12:45
   

   Sightseeing

   Explore the National Gallery of Modern Art

   11:15 – 12:45

   Browse paintings, sculptures, and art installations housed in a restored colonial mansion.

   • entryINR 500
4. 13:00|14:00
   

   Food

   Lunch at Koshy's Parade Cafe

   13:00 – 14:00

   Enjoy a relaxed lunch at a vintage Bangalore cafe known for its classic diner menu.

5. 14:15|16:00
   

   Shopping

   Explore Commercial Street

   14:15 – 16:00

   Bargain for clothes, accessories, and local souvenirs in this bustling shopping street.

6. 16:15|17:45
   

   Sightseeing

   Visit to Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum

   16:15 – 17:45

   Engage with interactive science exhibits and engine displays.

   • entryINR 500
7. 18:00|19:15
   

   Shopping

   Evening at UB City

   18:00 – 19:15

   Window shop and admire the modern architecture of the luxury retail complex.

8. 19:30|21:00
   

   Food

   Dinner at Toit Brewpub

   19:30 – 21:00

   Sample craft drinks and pub food in the Indiranagar neighbourhood.

Focus on nature and interactive learning with trips to botanical grounds and tech exhibits.

1. 08:00|09:00
   

   Food

   Breakfast at Taaza Thindi

   08:00 – 09:00

   Sample budget-friendly South Indian breakfast staples prepared in an open kitchen setting.

2. 09:15|11:00
   

   Outdoor

   Visit Lalbagh Botanical Garden

   09:15 – 11:00

   Walk around the glass house, expansive lawns, and centuries-old trees in Lalbagh.

3. 11:15|12:45
   

   Sightseeing

   Tech Museum Visit

   11:15 – 12:45

   Explore technology showcases and interactive galleries highlighting regional innovations.

   • entryFree
4. 13:00|14:00
   

   Food

   Lunch at Nagarjuna Restaurant

   13:00 – 14:00

   Eat a hearty Andhra-style banana leaf meal featuring spiced rice and curries.

5. 14:30|16:00
   

   Sightseeing

   Visit to ISKCON Temple Bangalore

   14:30 – 16:00

   Tour the hilltop temple complex and admire its modern neo-Vedic architecture.

   • entryFree
6. 16:15|17:45
   

   Sightseeing

   Afternoon at Lumbini Gardens

   16:15 – 17:45

   Relax by the lakefront park and enjoy the peaceful water views.

   • entryINR 100
7. 18:00|19:15
   

   Outdoor

   Explore Cubbon Park

   18:00 – 19:15

   Unwind under the bamboo groves and open gardens during the late afternoon.

8. 19:30|20:30
   

   Food

   Dinner at Corner House Ice Cream

   19:30 – 20:30

   Treat yourself to classic desserts and ice cream sundaes on Residency Road.

Experience Bengaluru's status as a global technology capital alongside lively commercial avenues.

1. 08:00|09:00
   

   Food

   Breakfast at Central Tiffin Room

   08:00 – 09:00

   Fuel up with poori sagu and filter coffee at a popular neighborhood spot.

2. 09:30|11:30
   

   Sightseeing

   Explore Bangalore's IT Hub - Electronic City

   09:30 – 11:30

   Observe the sprawling modern technology campuses and corporate headquarters.

   • entryFree
3. 12:00|13:15
   

   Sightseeing

   Tech Museum Visit

   12:00 – 13:15

   Revisit science and computing exhibits focusing on regional industrial developments.

   • entryFree
4. 13:30|14:30
   

   Food

   Lunch at Truffles

   13:30 – 14:30

   Grab budget-friendly burgers, pasta, and shakes at this busy student favourite.

5. 14:45|16:15
   

   Sightseeing

   Explore the Street Art at Church Street

   14:45 – 16:15

   Browse indie bookstores and street murals along Church Street.

   • entryFree
6. 16:30|18:00
   

   Shopping

   Explore Commercial Street

   16:30 – 18:00

   Shop for textiles, footwear, and street snacks in the busy market lanes.

7. 18:15|19:15
   

   Shopping

   Evening at UB City

   18:15 – 19:15

   Walk through the illuminated open-air plazas of the modern complex.

8. 19:30|20:30
   

   Food

   Dinner at Empire Restaurant

   19:30 – 20:30

   Enjoy late-night kebabs, biryani, and coin parottas at an iconic local chain.

Head out early for panoramic hilltop vistas followed by visits to scenic city lakes and temples.

1. 08:00|08:45
   

   Food

   Breakfast at Indian Coffee House

   08:00 – 08:45

   Order classic mutton cutlets, eggs, and hot coffee at this historic worker-run cooperative cafe.

2. 09:30|12:00
   

   Outdoor

   Relax at Bangalore's Nandi Hills

   09:30 – 12:00

   Enjoy the cool hilltop air, historic fortress walls, and panoramic valley viewpoints.

3. 12:30|13:30
   

   Food

   Lunch at Maiyas Restaurant

   12:30 – 13:30

   Dine on traditional Karnataka meals with rice, rasam, and sweet dishes.

4. 14:00|15:30
   

   Sightseeing

   Afternoon at Lumbini Gardens

   14:00 – 15:30

   Stroll along the lakeside path and relax near the water features.

   • entryINR 100
5. 15:45|17:15
   

   Sightseeing

   Visit to ISKCON Temple Bangalore

   15:45 – 17:15

   Explore the cultural hall and peaceful temple grounds.

   • entryFree
6. 17:30|18:30
   

   Outdoor

   Explore Cubbon Park

   17:30 – 18:30

   Enjoy an evening outdoor walk beneath the canopy of ancient trees.

7. 18:45|19:30
   

   Sightseeing

   Bangalore Historical Tour

   18:45 – 19:30

   Revisit historic streetscapes and heritage markers near the city center.

   • entryINR 1500
8. 19:45|20:45
   

   Food

   Dinner at Meghana Foods

   19:45 – 20:45

   Try famous spicy Hyderabadi-style biryanis at a local culinary hotspot.

Combine studio attractions and historic fort structures with garden strolls.

1. 08:00|09:00
   

   Food

   Breakfast at Janatha Hotel

   08:00 – 09:00

   Eat traditional vada, kesari bath, and coffee in Malleshwaram.

2. 09:30|12:30
   

   Sightseeing

   Innovative Film City

   09:30 – 12:30

   Tour movie sets, entertainment exhibits, and themed attractions.

   • entryFree
3. 12:45|13:45
   

   Food

   Lunch at Sriraj Lassi Bar & Restaurant

   12:45 – 13:45

   Enjoy budget street meals and chilled flavoured lassi.

4. 14:00|15:15
   

   Sightseeing

   Visit Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace

   14:00 – 15:15

   Re-examine the detailed wooden arches and historical displays of the palace.

   • entryFree
5. 15:30|16:45
   

   Sightseeing

   Guided Tour of Bangalore Fort

   15:30 – 16:45

   Walk through the remaining gateway structure and historical exhibits.

   • entryFree
6. 17:00|18:15
   

   Outdoor

   Visit Lalbagh Botanical Garden

   17:00 – 18:15

   Walk around the peaceful lake and rock formations in the park.

7. 18:30|19:30
   

   Shopping

   Explore Commercial Street

   18:30 – 19:30

   Pick up souvenirs and bargains during an evening walk through the market.

8. 19:45|20:30
   

   Food

   Dinner at Veena Stores

   19:45 – 20:30

   Sample quick, delicious idlis and chutney standing alongside local food lovers.

Conclude the week taking in fine art galleries, royal residences, and final park walks.

1. 08:00|09:00
   

   Food

   Breakfast at Shri Sagar CTR

   08:00 – 09:00

   Have one final meal of famous butter masala dosa and steaming filter coffee.

2. 09:15|10:30
   

   Outdoor

   Cubbon Park Morning Walk

   09:15 – 10:30

   Enjoy a quiet morning stroll along the shaded pathways of Cubbon Park.

3. 10:45|12:15
   

   Sightseeing

   Visit Bangalore Palace

   10:45 – 12:15

   Take in the grandeur of the palace grounds and interior royal collections.

   • entryINR 750
4. 12:30|13:45
   

   Food

   Lunch at Karavalli

   12:30 – 13:45

   Savour coastal Karnataka curries and rice dishes in a pleasant garden setting.

5. 14:00|15:30
   

   Sightseeing

   Explore the National Gallery of Modern Art

   14:00 – 15:30

   Browse permanent exhibits and modern Indian art retrospectives.

   • entryINR 500
6. 15:45|17:15
   

   Sightseeing

   Visit to Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum

   15:45 – 17:15

   Spend time in the space and aviation galleries.

   • entryINR 500
7. 17:30|19:00
   

   Sightseeing

   Explore the Street Art at Church Street

   17:30 – 19:00

   Take a final evening walk along Church Street to enjoy the lively street atmosphere.

   • entryFree
8. 19:30|20:30
   

   Food

   Dinner at Vidyarthi Bhavan

   19:30 – 20:30

   End the trip with classic crispy dosas and filter coffee in Gandhi Bazaar.