Discover Bangalore in 2 Days

1. Day 1: Explore the City
   Starting Point: Bangalore Palace
   10 minutes (3.8 km) from Bengaluru City Junction railway station

   Bangalore Palace is a 150-year-old castle with a Tudor-style architecture that showcases the lifestyle of the royal family. Spend a couple of hours exploring the sprawling grounds that boast of lush gardens, a vintage car collection, and a museum that houses royal memorabilia. The palace is situated in the heart of the city, making it accessible for the rest of the day's itinerary.

   Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace - Visit the well-filled Summer Palace, with tales of Tipu Sultan's brave valor and his legacy of waging wars against the British. The palace is just a 40-min ride out from Bangalore Palace.
2. Day 2: Relaxation Day
   Starting Point: Cubbon Park
   5 mins (1.3 km) from Bangalore City Center Mall

   Cubbon Park is located in the city center, making it easily accessible and a great spot for relaxation. The large park is dotted with shady trees and is a perfect spot for a picnic or an impromptu game of Frisbee. One of the main features of the park is the beautiful bandstand that often hosts live musical performances.

   Alternatively: Lalbagh Botanical Gardens - Just a 10 min ride, the Lalbagh Botanical gardens is a peaceful and serene haven filled with flora and fauna. Spanning over 240 acres, it houses some of the oldest trees in the city, a Japanese garden, and a lake. There are also a few Glass Houses built-in 1817 that store different varieties of plants.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Bangalore Palace (2 hrs, ₹ 230/-)
• Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace (2 hrs, ₹ 15/-)
• Cubbon Park (1-2 hrs, Free)
• Lalbagh Botanical Gardens (2 hrs, ₹ 25/-)
• Total Estimated Costs (per person): ₹ 270/-

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can visit the Bangalore Fort, which is located a 15-minute drive from Bangalore Palace. Shiva Temple is another attraction to take a view; it is a centuries-old temple within a cave located in the midst of a busy neighbourhood; a calm within the chaos. If you have less time can consider visiting Nandi hills for a panoramic view or the Bangalore Aquarium to glimpse Bangalore's aquatic fauna.