One-Day Budget Itinerary for Bangalore in May 2023

  1. 8:00AM: Bangalore Fort
    20 minutes (2.1 km) from City Market

    Built in the 16th-century by the founder of Bangalore, Kempe Gowda, the Bangalore Fort was originally made of mud and was later rebuilt by Hyder Ali in stone. Visitors can see the well-preserved Delhi gate, the remnants of the palace, and an ancient temple.

  2. 10:00AM: ISKCON Temple Bangalore
    40 minutes (6.4 km) from Bangalore Fort

    The ISKCON Temple is a famous temple dedicated to Lord Krishna and Radha. The temple offers a peaceful atmosphere for meditation and relaxation. Visitors can participate in the daily rituals and enjoy the delicious vegetarian meals served in the temple complex.

  3. 12:00PM: Lalbagh Botanical Garden
    30 minutes (8.2 km) from ISKCON Temple Bangalore

    Lalbagh Botanical Garden is a 240-acre park in Bangalore featuring a variety of flora and fauna. Visitors can enjoy a peaceful stroll through the park, visit the glasshouse, and see the famous Lalbagh Rock, a 3000-million-year-old rock formation.

  4. 2:00PM: Vidhana Soudha
    20 minutes (5.3 km) from Lalbagh Botanical Garden

    Vidhana Soudha is a government building that houses the state legislature of Karnataka. Visitors can see the impressive architecture, with a grand central dome and four domed corners resembling the British parliament building.

  5. 4:00PM: Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace
    20 minutes (6.7 km) from Vidhana Soudha

    The Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace is a two-story wooden palace built in 1791 as a summer retreat for Tipu Sultan. Visitors can see the beautiful floral motifs, teak pillars, and colorful frescoes on the walls and ceilings of the palace.

  6. 6:00PM: Commercial Street
    20 minutes (6.1 km) from Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace

    Commercial Street is a bustling shopping district in Bangalore known for its street vendors and local shops. Visitors can buy traditional Indian clothes, jewelry, handicrafts, and souvenirs at reasonable prices.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Bangalore Fort (1 hour, Free)
  • ISKCON Temple Bangalore (1 hour, Free)
  • Lalbagh Botanical Garden (2 hours, INR 20)
  • Vidhana Soudha (1 hour, Free)
  • Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace (1 hour, INR 15)
  • Commercial Street (2 hours, variable)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 35
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