India · 2026 itinerary
Bangalore 3-Day Itinerary
A day-by-day plan for Bangalore: the best attractions in order, where to eat, how to get around — with free hotel briefings for your stay.
Arrive & Explore the Highlights
A 300-acre green lung in the city centre, with walking paths, statues and the State Central Library. Ideal for a cheap day out.
🕐 6:00am - 6:00pm daily
Free entry💡 The bandstand area has free yoga sessions at 7am on Sundays. Bring a book to read under the old banyan trees.
Hotels near Cubbon Park →The imposing state legislature building in neo-Dravidian style. Best viewed from outside; photography is easy from the front plaza.
🕐 Always accessible externally
Free entry💡 Illuminated at night from 7pm—go after dark for dramatic shots. No entry inside, but the garden on the side is free and quiet.
Hotels near Vidhana Soudha →Crazy Boys · ££
Nandhini · ££
Deeper Into Bangalore
A Tudor-style palace built by the Wodeyar dynasty, with sprawling grounds and ornate interiors. Entry is cheap by palace standards.
🕐 10:00am - 5:30pm daily
💡 Students with ID get half price. Skip the audio guide—just wander the rooms. Weekday mornings are quietest.
A spacious gallery in a heritage bungalow housing modern Indian art, including works by Tagore and Husain. Entry costs less than a coffee.
🕐 10:00am - 5:00pm, closed Mondays
💡 Free entry on the first Saturday of every month. The cafe garden is lovely for a cheap snack—₹20 samosas.
Nandhana
Sukh Sagar
Final Favourites & Departure
A 240-acre botanical garden with a glasshouse modelled on London's Crystal Palace, rare trees and a central lake. Great for morning walks or picnics.
💡 Go before 8am to avoid the entry fee and crowds. The flower show in January and August is worth timing your visit for.
Simply Native
Adyar Ananda Bhavan
Getting Around Bangalore
For short local trips from Majestic to Hotel Safina, skip the bus – it's a 5-min walk. But if you need to get to neighborhoods like Koramangala or Indiranagar, use routes G-1, 333, or 500. Sit by a window to ask the conductor for your stop; routes can be confusing.
Cheapest airport transfer. Look for the red-and-white AC buses. Get off at Majestic (also called Kempegowda Bus Station) – it’s a 10-minute walk to Hotel Safina but saves haggling. Have small change ready; card machines aren't reliable.
Best for local hops – Majestic station exit 6 (Nagapura side) opens onto the street leading to Hotel Safina. Avoid metro for airport travel directly; use the Vayu Vajra bus + metro combo: bus to Yeshwanthpur, then metro to Majestic.
Pre-book through the Uber or Ola app before leaving the arrivals hall – avoid touts offering fixed-price taxis. Use the airport’s free Wi-Fi to book. If stuck in peak traffic (8–10am, 5–8pm), the ride can stretch to 90 mins.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 3 days enough for Bangalore?
Three days covers the main highlights well. You can see the key attractions like Cubbon Park and get a genuine feel for the city. For a more leisurely pace or to explore neighbourhoods in depth, a 5-day trip is better.
What is the best time to visit Bangalore?
See our full best time to visit Bangalore guide — it covers weather month by month, peak vs. shoulder seasons and how to avoid the crowds.
Where should I stay for this itinerary?
A central location saves transit time between sites. Top options include The Capitol, Hotel Mahaveer, Hotel Ganga Sagar. See the full ranked list with free briefings for each.