A Day in Bangalore!

A lively nightlife, modern buildings, and a comforting climate, Bangalore is high on technology and is one of the most liveable cities in India. The capital city of Karnataka, Bangalore is also called as the Silicon Valley of India.

Have you ever wondered what does spending a day in Bangalore look like? Well, if you haven’t, let list down the factors that will help you visit most of Bangalore in a day!

• Reaching Bangalore

You can reach Bangalore from the Kempegowda International Airport, which is located in the kilometres north of the city near the village of Devanahalli. You can easily find flights from all the major cities such as Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, and Mumbai to Bangalore flights online. You can also avail railways to access Bangalore. There are two stations where you can get down- the Bangalore City Junction Railway Station, which is open till 11.59pm and is in Majestic. Getting down at this station also gives you the convenience of finding affordable hotels that are in abundance in Majestic. The other railway station is the Bangalore Cantonment where you can alight.

• For the Foodies

The city will welcome you with its well-planned streets and modern architecture while the climate will cheer you up for the trip. There are myriads of hotels, from budget to luxury, which you can engage for the duration of your stay. And exploration begins with a heavy breakfast, and if it regional, then there is nothing better. Now, you can either call for a breakfast in your room or step out. On the streets, there rest a plenty of restaurants, or rather tiffin centres as they are called or rather refer themselves as in the city, which serve authentic south Indian Breakfast. It usually comprises of dosai of various types, upma, uttapam, and idly sambhar with vada and is great in taste as well as filling.

• Attractions that Stun!

Once you are full, you can begin your exploration of the city. Since, the city is well-connected via buses, rickshaws, and metro, getting through the city is easier than other metropolises. You can start off your day by heeding to your cultural and artistic inclinations, which is if you have any, with a visit to the National Gallery of Modern Art. The museum actually dwells in a mansion that has a history that goes back a century. And if you are planning to check it out, then you should know that you shall be stepping into former vacation home of the Raja of Mysuru. The museum is world-class and showcases a mind-blowing collection of stagnant collection as well as fleeting exhibits. The works from pre-independence era lie in the Old Wing and are worth a meticulous indulgence while the new wing is dedicated to the post-independence artists of the modern India.

Then, you can head to the crowded and busy streets of Krishnarajendra Market and soak in the urban facets of traditional India. Check out the colourful market past fresh produce, piles of vibrant dyes, spices and copperware while the flower market at the centre will attract you towards it. You can then visit the Lal Bagh, which is known for gardens and glasshouse.

In the evening, you can step into one of the myriad bars and engage in the proud beer-drinking, which has now become a part of the urban culture, since its advent with the arrival of the British. There are numerous microbreweries where you can satiate your palate for the amber brew. You can end your visit with a visit to the Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace, which is a vestige of the past and exhibits the Indo-Islamic architecture in all its glory.

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I'm Suraj Nair, a writer by profession and choice, fascinated by all things related to travel. Even though my profession requires me to write on travel related topics, I have fun while chiming in on many topics such as lifestyle, home decor, food, et