Spend the morning exploring Lulu Mall’s stores and diversified food court (mall typically opens 10:00–22:00); a good place for breakfast/coffee if anyone skipped a meal and for budget-friendly multi-cuisine choices.
Take a short cab/auto from Lulu Mall to central Bangalore (Cubbon Park / Vidhana Soudha area) — an efficient transfer to reach the city’s green heart for a relaxed stroll.
Stroll shaded avenues of Cubbon Park and take exterior photos of Vidhana Soudha and Attara Kacheri; park is open 6:00–19:00 and is a peaceful contrast to the mall.
Enjoy a filling South Indian thali or dosas at MTR (or another reputable budget eatery near MG Road); MTR and similar restaurants are open through the afternoon and offer hearty meals at reasonable prices.
Head to Commercial Street for bargain clothes, accessories and local street food/chaat stalls; most shops run 10:00–21:00 so you’ll have plenty of time to browse inexpensive finds.
Stop for tea/coffee and a light snack at a Church Street café or the iconic Koshy's to rest and soak up Bangalore’s café culture; Koshy's and cafes are generally open in the afternoon/evening.
Reach campus and wrap up the day’s photos and purchases. If you prefer a dinner before home, there are many budget-friendly restaurants and darshinis on Thanisandra main road.
If you want to dine out after returning, choose a nearby budget eatery for simple South Indian fare or an Andhra meal; many local joints stay open into the evening and will keep the per-person cost low (this is optional since you’ll be back by 7:00pm).