5-Day Bangalore Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Bangalore Palace
    20 minutes (6.8 km) from Kempegowda International Airport

    Explore the grandeur of Bangalore Palace, built in 1887, that showcases Tudor-style architecture, beautiful gardens and paintings and photographs of the royal family. Experience the Palace's audio tour and end the day at the nearby Lumbini Gardens.

  2. Day 2: Cubbon Park and Vidhana Soudha
    15 minutes (4.4 km) from Bangalore Palace

    Begin your day at the sprawling Cubbon Park, home to over 6,000 trees and multiple gardens. Visit the state legislative assembly, Vidhana Soudha, located across the park. Admire its beautiful architecture and learn about the state's political history. End the night with a tour of Art of Living International Centre.

  3. Day 3: St. Mary's Basilica and Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace
    20 minutes (6.2 km) from Art of Living International Centre

    Start your day by visiting St. Mary's Basilica, the oldest church in Bangalore. Admire the French Gothic-style architecture of the church and attend the daily mass. After that, head to Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace, where you can see the beautiful wooden architecture and rich Indo-Islamic art and history. End the day at the iconic Karavalli, serving the best of coastal cuisine.

  4. Day 4: Lalbagh Botanical Gardens and Bangalore Fort
    15 minutes (3.2 km) from Karavalli

    Begin your day at Lalbagh Botanical Gardens, spread over 240 acres of greenery. Take a walk through the lush flora and fauna of the gardens and enjoy the serene lake nearby. After that, head to Bangalore Fort to learn about the city's 16th-century history and see the ruins of the fort. End the night with a visit to the vibrant Brigade Road.

  5. Day 5: ISKCON Temple and Bannerghatta National Park
    35 minutes (18 km) from Brigade Road

    Begin your day at the stunning ISKCON Temple, offering a peaceful and blissful environment. Admire the beautiful temple architecture, art, and the delicious vegetarian food. After that, head to Bannerghatta National Park to experience the wilderness of nature and its inhabitants. End the night at the beautiful ITC Gardenia.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Bangalore Palace (2 hours, INR 230)
  • Cubbon Park and Vidhana Soudha (3 hours, Free Entry)
  • St. Mary's Basilica (1 hour, Free Entry)
  • Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace (2 hours, INR 25)
  • Lalbagh Botanical Gardens (2 hours, INR 25)
  • Bangalore Fort (1 hour, INR 15)
  • ISKCON Temple (2 hours, Free Entry)
  • Bannerghatta National Park (4-5 hours, INR 260)
  • Total Estimated Costs (INR 575)

Useful Tips

If you have more time, explore the nightlife at Church Street and Indiranagar. You can visit the Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium and the Government Museum if you are interested in astronomy and history. For the ones interested in shopping, check out the Commercial Street and UB City. If you have less time, you can adjust the itinerary by skipping Bannerghatta National Park or Lalbagh Botanical Gardens.

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