Talk about a city of contrasts: once known as the Garden City of India, Bangalore is now known as the country's Silicon Valley (there's even a nearby winery), making it an exceptionally varied, modern and remarkably interesting part of the country. Having enjoyed a long reputation as a holiday destination for local families, it's now poised to become a vacation hot spot on the world scene. With this in mind Trippy.com
asked its members what the must-sees are of this burgeoning metropolis.
Did we miss your favorite spot in Bangalore? Tell us about it here!
Things to Do:
"The beautiful temples, be it Bull Temple near Gandhi Bazaar or the Iskcon Temple are not only memorable, but free to visit and admire." - Gita Baratam from Mumbai, India
Photo: John Hoey via flickr
"Walk along Gandhi Bazaar, especially in the early morning when office traffic won't be as much so you can see the wonderful colors of the local vegetable/fruit/ flower market..." - Gita Baratam from Mumbai, India
"If you want to catch a glimpse of early morning Bangalore on the go, you could visit Cubbon Park. It's pretty much a good visit any time of day." - Gita Baratam from Mumbai, India
"Another lovely walk is through the beautiful Lalbagh Botanical Garden where you may have to pay an entry fee, but the rest is just a free walk." - Gita Baratam from Mumbai, India
Food and Drink:
"...head over to Vidyarthi Bhavan right there for a very inexpensive south Indian breakfast, one of the best in India. It's always jam packed so you may have to wait a bit." - Gita Baratam from Mumbai, India
Photo courtesy: www.vidyarthibhavan.in
"...you're in Pub City (we can still lay claim to that, having lost the right to call ourselves the Garden City at least a decade ago), so do visit some of our many micro-breweries to get a taste of what the city has to offer. Windwills in Whitefield, Arbor on Magrath Rd, Toit in Indiranagar and Biere Club near UB City are some of the options you can explore." - Elle Kay from Bangalore, India
And if you care for a little vino, Nivedita M from Bangalore recommends "...Grover Vineyards for the wine tour."
Where to Stay
"I would suggest you to stay near M.G.Road. It is centrally located, happening and quite safe. You will find plenty of good hotels in the area. Based on your budget you can go for Royal Orchid Central, The Oberoi or The Park Hotel. There are many more good hotels nearby so you won't find any problem finding a desired place to stay." - Saurabh Odhyan from Bangalore, India
Photo: Royal Orchid Hotels
"And pro tip: Don't take the public transport. The buses are unpredictable and the autos are rip-offs. Just Uber it everywhere. It's the most honest, most safe and in some cases, the most inexpensive way to get around town." - Elle Kay from Bangalore, India
Daytrips:
"I would suggest watching the sunrise at Nandi Hills (which is about 1.5 hours drive from the center of the city) and...won't cost you much (apart from the transport cost - you could book a cab using Uber or Ola)." - Nivedita M from Bangalore, India
Photo: kiran kumar via flickr
"...a small trip to Shivanasamudra Falls, because it's nearby." - Mitali Gaur from Dehra Dun, India
Photo: Arun Prabhu via flickr
"You can go to Bandipur [National Park]..." - Anuja Verma from Bangalore, India
Photo: Akshay via flickr
"Mysore is also not very far. You must see Mysore Palace." - Abhinav Kumar from Bangalore, India
"You should also check Mysore for yoga. Mysore is one of the biggest yoga hubs in India and lot of people flock to the city for ashtanga yoga." - Sangeeta Goel from Mysore, India
"If you go to Mysore don't miss the hustle and bustle of Devaraja Market. It's a wonderful, lively, colorful place where local merchants hawk flowers, fruits, jewelry, you name it. Just be sure to hold on to your purse." - Shireen Patel from Hong Kong, China
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