Since it’s already 12:58 PM, head straight to MTR on Lalbagh Road for the planned 1:15 lunch. Order the famous rava idli or masala dosa with filter coffee; budget about ₹200–₹500 per person, and allow extra time if there’s a queue. From there, it’s a short auto or cab ride to Lalbagh Botanical Garden—agree on the fare or use an app, as traffic can slow even a short trip.
Spend about 1½ hours wandering Lalbagh, including the glasshouse and older avenues of trees; entry is typically around ₹50 for adults, and the garden is generally open until 7 PM. Leave around 4 PM for the Visvesvaraya Industrial & Technological Museum on Kasturba Road (roughly 20–30 minutes by cab, depending on traffic). The museum usually closes at 6 PM, so 4:30 gives you a tight visit: buy tickets promptly and prioritize the exhibits you’re most curious about. Check the day’s hours before setting out in case they’ve changed.
After the museum, take a brief look at Vidhana Soudha from outside on Ambedkar Veedhi; it’s especially striking in the evening, but visitors can’t generally go inside without official access. Finish at Cubbon Park for a shady walk. One timing caveat: the park’s usual public hours end around 6 PM, so arriving at 6:45 may mean gates or paths are closed; if so, enjoy the tree-lined streets around the park instead. September showers are common, so carry a small umbrella and allow a little buffer between stops.
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