Clear immigration and luggage; take a prepaid taxi or airport app taxi (Uber/Ola) to central Delhi (Connaught Place area) for faster check-in. Expect 45–60 minutes transfer depending on traffic.
Mid-range: Bloomrooms @ Janpath (central, clean, ~INR3500/night). Upscale: The Imperial or Taj Palace (~INR18000–25000/night). Choose based on budget and proximity to sights.
Lunch at Saravana Bhavan (Connaught Place) for reliable South Indian food, or Bukhara (ITC) for a classic North-West Frontier experience if you prefer an iconic restaurant.
A UNESCO-listed Mughal garden-tomb and a precursor to the Taj Mahal, ideal for an introduction to Mughal architecture. Typical visiting hours ~6:00am–6:00pm; best late afternoon light.
Dine at Indian Accent (in The Lodhi) for a modern tasting-menu take on Indian cuisine—reserve ahead. If you prefer casual, try Karim's in Old Delhi for Mughlai classics.
Private car drive ~3.5–4h (depends on traffic) to reach Taj around sunrise; alternate: Gatimaan Express from Hazrat Nizamuddin (~1h40m) if you prefer rail (book in advance).
World-famous white-marble mausoleum — best at sunrise for light and smaller crowds; open from sunrise to sunset (closed on Fridays for general visiting). Arrive early to beat crowds.
Stay in a heritage hotel for a cultural experience: Recommended: Alsisar Haveli (heritage mid-range) or Trident/ITC Rajputana for upscale (~INR5000–14000/night). Dinner at hotel or local Rajasthani restaurant.
Hilltop Rajput fort with ornate palaces, Sheesh Mahal mirror room, and elephant or jeep rides to the gate; typically open 8:00am–5:30pm. Arrive early to avoid heat and crowds.
City Palace: royal museum and courtyards showcasing Rajput history (usually 9:00am–5:00pm). Jantar Mantar: historic astronomical observatory — quick 30–45 minute visit next door.
Ethnic Rajasthani village-themed resort offering food, folk performances and camel rides; open evenings (confirm schedule in advance). Great for an immersive cultural meal.
Direct flights ~2h45m. Book an afternoon/evening flight to arrive Bangalore in the evening so you're ready for your meetings on Sept 10. Times vary—confirm booking.
Hotel options: Mid-range — The LaLiT Ashok or Royal Orchid (INR6000–9000/night). Upscale — The Leela Palace or JW Marriott (~INR15000–22000/night). Dine at hotel or try Toit (microbrewery) in Indiranagar for a lively dinner.
If you have a free early hour, Lalbagh is beautiful at sunrise with century-old trees and a glasshouse; open ~6:00am–7:00pm. Good short nature walk before meetings.
Second appointment (you noted meetings on Sept 10 and 11); if your second meeting is on this day, schedule it in the afternoon to allow travel between venues.
Bangalore Palace is open ~10:00am–5:30pm (check closing time). Cubbon Park is great for a relaxed walk and is open early to evening. Choose depending on energy and meeting locations.
Try Karavalli for South-West coastal cuisine (highly rated), or Ranganna for local Karnataka dishes. Indiranagar and Koramangala offer lots of dining options and nightlife.
If you have a free afternoon, the museum is good for tech history and short exhibits (check museum hours, often 10:00am–5:30pm; closed on certain weekdays).
One of India’s most spectacular royal palaces — richly decorated rooms and durbar halls; open roughly 10:00am–5:30pm. Spend a couple of hours inside and in palace grounds.
Short drive up Chamundi Hill for panoramic views of Mysore and the Chamundeshwari temple; accessible most of the day (check temple timings if you plan to enter).
Famous terraced gardens with evening musical fountain and illumination (shows typically around 6:30–7:30pm; check local schedule). A highlight at night.
Have breakfast at hotel and confirm airport transfer time based on your departure flight. Domestic airports usually advise 2 hours before departure; international 3 hours.
Depart Bangalore with cultural memories and contacts from your meetings; keep copies of receipts and confirmations in case you need them for expense reporting.