5-Day Bangalore Itinerary for Shoestring Budget Travellers

  1. Day 1: Exploring Cubbon Park
    10 minutes (2 kms) from Bangalore City Railway Station

    Start your day by exploring the lush greenery of Cubbon Park. Spread over 300 acres, this park is home to several interesting structures like Vidhana Soudha and Attara Kacheri as well as the State Central Library. Take a stroll, click pictures and enjoy the serene environment.

  2. Day 2: Art and Culture
    30 minutes (9 kms) from Cubbon Park

    Head to the National Gallery of Modern Art, which boasts an impressive collection of modern and contemporary art. Afterwards, visit the HAL Aerospace Museum, where you can have a glimpse into the history of aviation as well as the technology used in space exploration.

  3. Day 3: Bangalore Palace and Old City Bazaars
    20 minutes (8 kms) from HAL Aerospace Museum

    Visit the Bangalore Palace, a beautiful Tudor-style palace, and take a guided tour to learn about the history and architecture of the palace. After that, head to the bustling streets of the Old City Bazaars like Chickpet and KR Market, where you can shop for spices, textiles and local souvenirs.

  4. Day 4: Temples and Parks
    30 minutes (12 kms) from Bangalore Palace

    Begin your day by visiting the famous Bull Temple, which houses a massive statue of Nandi, Lord Shiva's mount, made of granite. Afterwards, head to Lalbagh Botanical Garden, which has over 1000 species of plants, a serene lake and several glasshouses.

  5. Day 5: Innovative Film City
    30 minutes (25 kms) from Lalbagh Botanical Garden

    End your trip on a fun note by visiting the Innovative Film City, a theme park that offers several attractions such as a wax museum, vintage car museum, and a fun-filled adventure zone. Enjoy thrilling rides, pose with wax statues and have a memorable day.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Cubbon Park (2 hours, FREE)
  • National Gallery of Modern Art (2 hours, INR 20)
  • HAL Aerospace Museum (2 hours, INR 50)
  • Bangalore Palace (2 hours, INR 230)
  • Old City Bazaars (3 hours, FREE)
  • Bull Temple (1 hour, FREE)
  • Lalbagh Botanical Garden (2 hours, INR 40)
  • Innovative Film City (4 hours, INR 600)

  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 940 (~USD 13)

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can include visits to other interesting places like the ISKCON Temple, Bannerghatta National Park, and Wonderla Amusement Park. If you have less time, you can skip visiting the HAL Aerospace Museum and spend more time exploring the markets in the Old City Bazaars.

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