7-Day Bangalore City Experience Itinerary

1. Day 1: Bangalore Palace
   15 minutes (4.5 km) from Kempegowda International Airport

   Discover the Tudor-style Bangalore Palace, a significant landmark that blends Gothic architecture with Indian elements.

2. Day 2: Cubbon Park
   20 minutes (7.3 km) from Bangalore Palace

   Escape the city bustle to a serene garden-reserve with over 6,500 trees and plenty of wide-open spaces to relax.

3. Day 3: Lalbagh Botanical Garden
   15 minutes (5.4 km) from Cubbon Park

   Explore one of the most beautiful gardens in India featuring over 1,000 diverse plant species and a serene lake.

4. Day 4: Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace
   30 minutes (10.4 km) from Lalbagh Botanical Garden

   Learn about the life of India's revered king, tipped as the 'Tiger of Mysore' and view his royal residence.

5. Day 5: Bangalore Fort
   35 minutes (12.8 km) from Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace

   Step back in time with a visit to Bangalore Fort, a place steeped in history and political significance.

6. Day 6: Vidhana Soudha
   10 minutes (3 km) from Bangalore Fort

   Marvel at one of India's most imposing public buildings and the largest state legislative assembly in the country.

7. Day 7: Ulsoor Lake
   20 minutes (6 km) from Vidhana Soudha

   End your trip with a visit to Ulsoor Lake, an ideal place for a serene boat ride or a peaceful walk around the lake.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Bangalore Palace (2 hours, INR 230)
• Cubbon Park (2 hours, free)
• Lalbagh Botanical Garden (3 hours, INR 40)
• Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace (1-2 hours, INR 15)
• Bangalore Fort (2-3 hours, INR 15)
• Vidhana Soudha (1-2 hours, free)
• Ulsoor Lake (1-2 hours, free)
• Total Estimated Costs: INR 300

Useful tips

For art lovers, the National Gallery of Modern Art and Venkatappa Art Gallery are also notable places to visit. Those with extra time can add a visit to ISKCON Temple or the Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium. Conversely, those with less time may consider skipping Bangalore Fort or Vidhana Soudha.