The capital of Karnataka, Bengaluru is famously known as the Silicon Valley of India. The city has a lot to offer. From charming palaces and unique forts to popular wildlife sanctuaries and museums with antique artefacts, Bengaluru is at the top on the travel list of many tourists. The city is also known for its authentic South Indian cuisine and bustling nightlife.
Things to do in Bengaluru
The city witnesses various tourists from around the world every year. Whether you are visiting with your better half, friends or family, there are a lot of things to do, beginning from exploring the Cubbon Park, camping at Kanakpura, visiting the famous Bannerghatta National Park, experiencing microlight flying and trekking at Skandagiri. These are some of the top things to do in the city that will give you the best of memories to cherish lifelong.
Tourist attractions in Bengaluru
The city boasts of some of the most-visited and popular tourist places that include Bangalore Palace, Lal Bagh, Wonderla Amusement Park, Ulsoor Lake, Nandi Hills, Chunchi Falls, Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace, Bengaluru Aquarium, HAL Aerospace Museum, Lumbini Gardens, Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum, Venkatappa Art Gallery and Halasuru Someshwara Temple.
Places to shop in Bengaluru
When it comes to shopping, the city has some amazing places that offer almost everything from the footwear and handbags to traditional Bangalori silk sarees and jewellery. Some of the top listed markets include Chickpet Market, Jyoti Nivas College Street, Jayanagar 4th block Street, Brigade Road, Avenue Street, Majestic Market, Residency Road and Malleswaram Market. If you love shopping, then these are the places that you must not miss.
Best time to visit
Winter season (October to February) is the best time to visit the city as the temperature remains calm during this period.
Modes of transport
There are various modes of transport available in the city such as auto-rickshaws, cycle rickshaws, buses, taxis and metro. Many tourists prefer to hire private cabs. However, the metro is known to be the most convenient and cheapest mode of transport in the city.
Weather in Bengaluru
The city experiences humid weather conditions from April to June and the temperature is around 33 degree Celsius. The temperature falls to 27 degree Celsius in the monsoon season.
Airport in Bengaluru
IndiGo operates many domestic and international flights to and from Kempegowda International Airport (IATA: BLR) including return flight to Prayagraj from Bengaluru. For more information about the flights, visit the official website of IndiGo.