Things to Do in Bengaluru

A sprawling 300-acre green lung in the city centre. Tree-lined paths, statues, a bandstand, and the State Central Library building.

🕐 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM daily

💡 Visit early morning before 8am to see a yoga session or catch the weekly flower show at the Lalbagh Glasshouse (check dates).

The monumental seat of Karnataka's legislature, built in 1956 in neo-Dravidian style. Impressive illuminated at night.

🕐 Exterior accessible 24 hours; interior by appointment only

💡 You can't enter without prior permission, but walk the perimeter at sunset for photos. Best view from the Cubbon Park side. Avoid midday sun.

A large, modern Hare Krishna temple complex with a gold-plated dome, gardens, and a free cultural exhibit on Vedic history.

🕐 7:15 AM – 12:30 PM, 4:15 PM – 8:15 PM daily

💡 Free entry but dress modestly. Don't miss the rooftop café for a budget thali (₹100) and views of the temple. Shoes must be left outside.

A colonial bungalow-turned-gallery showcasing 19th and 20th century Indian art. Entry ₹20 (Indian adults), free on select national holidays.

🕐 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, closed Mondays and public holidays

💡 Check their website for free-entry days (typically Republic Day, Independence Day). The café is decent but skip it—walk 5 mins to Koshy's for a better cheap snack.

A Tudor-style palace built in 1887, with wooden interiors, stained glass, and manicured grounds. Entry fee ₹230 (Indian adults).

🕐 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM daily

💡 Skip the guided tour—walk around on your own. The palace is less crowded on weekdays. Photography fee ₹650 extra.