24-hour Itinerary for Bangalore

  1. 9:00 AM: Lalbagh Botanical Garden
    20 minutes (6.5 km) from Bangalore City Railway Station

    The Lalbagh Botanical Garden is a vast garden oasis in the middle of the city. It is home to over 1,000 species of plants and trees including rare species from around the world. The garden also has a lake with boating facilities, a watchtower offering a panoramic view of the garden, and a beautiful glasshouse.

  2. 11:00 AM: Bangalore Palace
    15 minutes (6 km) from Lalbagh Botanical Garden

    This palace was built in 1878 and was the residence of the Wadiyar dynasty, rulers of the Kingdom of Mysore. Now, it is open for public tours, and you can see impressive interiors, artifacts, and paintings. The palace is surrounded by beautiful gardens where you can relax and take pictures.

  3. 1:00 PM: Lunch at MTR
    10 minutes (2.5 km) from Bangalore Palace

    A visit to Bangalore is incomplete without having a meal at Mavalli Tiffin Rooms (MTR). It is an iconic restaurant that has been serving traditional South Indian food for over 90 years. Do not forget to try their famous masala dosa, idli, and filter coffee.

  4. 2:00 PM: Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace
    15 minutes (4.5 km) from MTR

    This palace was the summer residence of Tipu Sultan, who was a ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore. The palace has beautiful teakwood balconies, pillars, and arches with intricate carvings. It also houses a museum with artifacts that belonged to Tipu Sultan, including his sword.

  5. 4:00 PM: Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum
    15 minutes (4 km) from Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace

    This museum, named after the legendary engineer and statesman Sir M. Visvesvaraya, aims to promote science and technology education. The museum has interactive exhibits on various branches of science and technology, including electricity, mechanics, and space technology.

  6. 6:00 PM: Ulsoor Lake
    15 minutes (4.5 km) from Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum

    This lake is one of the largest in Bangalore and offers scenic surroundings for an evening stroll. You can rent a boat or a pedal boat and enjoy a relaxing view of the sunset. There are also several food stalls and snack counters around the lake.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Lalbagh Botanical Garden (2 hours, INR 60)
  • Bangalore Palace (2 hours, INR 230)
  • MTR (1 hour, INR 200)
  • Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace (1 hour, INR 15)
  • Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum (2 hours, INR 50)
  • Ulsoor Lake (1 hour, INR 50 for boat ride)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 605

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can visit the following places:

  • Cubbon Park- a beautiful park with lush greenery and over 6,000 trees (3.3 km from Lalbagh Botanical Garden).
  • National Gallery of Modern Art- a museum with a collection of modern Indian art, including works by Raja Ravi Varma and Rabindranath Tagore (2.5 km from Bangalore Palace).
  • ISKCON Temple Bangalore- a grand temple dedicated to Lord Krishna with beautiful architecture and a peaceful atmosphere (9 km from Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum).

If you have less time, you can skip MTR or Ulsoor Lake and spend more time exploring other places.

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