Bengaluru

A curated guide to Bengaluru, India: 8 top sights, 8 standout places to eat, where to stay, and a sample itinerary.

What to see

  1. Ragigudda Sri Prasanna Anjaneya Swamy Temple 4.8★ (23,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  2. Visvesvaraya Industrial & Technological Museum 4.6★ (17,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  3. Indian Music Experience Museum 4.6★ (3,200 reviews) · Museum
  4. Glass House (Lalbagh) 4.5★ (3,100 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  5. Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) 4.5★ (2,500 reviews) · Art museum
  6. HAL Heritage Centre and Aerospace Museum 4.4★ (34,000 reviews) · Museum
  7. Bengaluru Palace 4.2★ (99,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  8. National Gallery of Modern Art (Bengaluru) 4.3★ (1,900 reviews) · Modern art museum

Where to eat

  1. Just BLR 4.7★ (26,000 reviews) · Grill
  2. Lotus Pavilion, ITC Gardenia - Restaurants In Bengaluru 4.5★ (3,200 reviews) · Restaurant
  3. Dyu Art Cafe 4.4★ (21,000 reviews) · Art cafe
  4. Hard Rock Cafe Bengaluru 4.4★ (17,000 reviews) · Cafe
  5. The Hole In The Wall Cafe 4.3★ (21,000 reviews) · Cafe
  6. The Bangalore Cafe 4.3★ (12,000 reviews) · Cafe
  7. Dialogues Cafe Koramangala 4.3★ (2,400 reviews) · Cafe
  8. Matteo Coffea 4.3★ (7,100 reviews) · Cafe

Where to drink

  1. Toit 4.5★ (62,000 reviews) · Brewpub
  2. The Pump House 4.5★ (30,000 reviews) · Brewpub
  3. Drunken Daddy 4.4★ (11,000 reviews) · Pub
  4. Big Pitcher Indiranagar 4.4★ (31,000 reviews) · Brewery
  5. The Bier Library 4.4★ (23,000 reviews) · Brewpub

A sample 3-day shape

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Day 2

Day 3

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Frequently asked

How many days do you need in Bengaluru?

With 21 notable sights and 11 standout eateries, 2–4 days covers the essentials at a relaxed pace.

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