10 Best Places to Visit in Bangalore for Travelers & Locals

Bangalore has always been popular among tourists for its scenic beauty and temperate weather. While rapid industrialization may have changed them both, the natural and historical attractions around the city have still remained. Added to that, now you have new-age entertainment and recreational activities bustling through the city- making the place all the more fun to visit. 

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From Breakout Escape Room to Cubbon Park, from the Bangalore Fort to Nandi Hills- travellers will never run out of extraordinary places to visit in this city. We know it is often not possible to cover every stop during travel. But these 10 best places in Bangalore for travellers cannot be missed out on at any cost:  

1. Bannerghatta National Park

Bannerghatta National Park is an amazing biological park located in Bangalore. You can enjoy the wide variety of safari activities that are conducted in this national park. The place is simply huge, with as many as 10 reserve forests under it. While visiting this place, make sure you don’t forget to check out the beautiful butterfly park located here. 

Important details:  

i. Open hours: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm 

ii. The cost of approximately Rs. 100 per person needs to be paid as entry fees.  

iii. The park is 71 km away from the nearest airport. 

iv. It can be reached easily from Vega City Mall by walking. 

2. Cubbon Park

It is decked with beautiful flowers, silver oak trees, and the breathtaking Gulmohars all around; this place will take your breath away! The entire park covers an area of approximately 300 acres of land and is home to 6000+ trees. Check out the dog shows that are held every Sunday at this place! 

Important details:  

i. Open hours: 6:00 am to 7:00 pm 

ii. No entry fees are required in this park.  

iii. The place is approximately 34 km away from the nearest airport. 

iv. It can be reached easily from Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technical Centre by walking.  

3. Breakout Escape Rooms

Visiting the Breakout Escape Rooms in the city can be a lifetime experience for every person in your group. The Breakout Escape Rooms offers players 5+ immersive escape experiences with unique themes and realistic sets and props to choose from. Your kid can also enjoy the kids’ special escape experience at Breakout.

Important details:  

i. Open hours: 11:30 am to 10:00pm 

ii. The cost of approximately Rs. 499 to Rs. 999 per person needs to be paid as entry fees.  

iii. It is located at a distance of approximately 41 km from the nearest airport. 

iv. It can be reached easily from Sri Raghavendra Matha by walking.  

4. Nandi Hills

Situated at 4000 ft. above sea level, this is one of the best locations in Bangalore for an early morning trek. Do not miss out on the breathtaking sunrise scene that you can catch sight of from this place. This place can act as a quick getaway from the hustle-bustle of city life, leaving you in the lap of nature and its pleasing beauty. The Bhoga Nandeshwara and the Yoga Nandeshwara are some of the must-see places that you will come across while trekking here.  

Important details:  

i. The place is located at a distance of approximately 39 km from the nearest airport. 

ii. It can be reached easily from the ISKCON temple by walking.  

5. HAL Aerospace

Known as one of the largest aeronautical complexes in South Asia, the HAL Heritage Centre and Aerospace Museum covers an area of approximately 4 acres. It is renowned as one of the first-ever aerospace museums in India.  

The entire compound of the museum is divided into two distinct halls. In one hall, the growth of aviation from the 1940s to the present day is showcased with the help of pictures and charts. In another hall, one can find the distinct functions of an aero engine to be highlighted using different cross-sections of aero models.  

Important details:  

i. Hours open to visitors: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm 

ii. The cost of approximately Rs. 50 per person needs to be paid as entry fees.  

iii. Located at a distance of approximately 47 km from the nearest airport. 

iv. It can be reached easily from Karnataka High Court by walking.  

6. St. Mary Basilica

The gothic architecture of St. Mary Basilica is one that you cannot miss out on visiting as you travel to Bangalore. Do not miss out on the spectacularly embellished arches and columns that greet you as you step inside the basilica. A feast of about 10 days takes place here in honour of St. Mary’s Day, and on the last day, the portrait of St. Mary is paraded in the locality.  

Important details:  

i. Open hours: 6:00 am to 8:00 pm 

ii. No entry fees are required.  

iii. It is located at a distance of approximately 35 km from the nearest airport. 

iv. It can be reached easily from VR Plaza by walking.  

7. Bangalore Fort

The Bangalore Fort has stood tall as an old battalion since the founding days of the city. The place was originally built by Kempe Gowda with mud and was renovated later by the Tipu sultan’s father, Haider Ali. There is also a museum inside that has several antique items and artefacts portraying the historical struggles of the past. The paintings gallery is also much-loved by history geeks.  

Important details:  

i. Open hours: 6:00 am to 8:00 pm 

ii. The cost of approximately Rs. 15 per person needs to be paid as entry fees.  

iii. Approximately 38 km from the nearest airport. 

iv. It can be reached easily from KR Market by walking.  

8. Tipu Sultan Summer Palace

For people who have got an eye for architecture, the Tipu Sultan Summer Palace, located inside the Bangalore Fort, is a must-visit. It is also often known as the Rash-e-Jannat or “envy of heaven.” This beautiful historical monument will leave you gawking at its splendour as it portrays the excellence of Indo-Islamic architectural fusion.  

Important details:  

i. Open: From 8:30 am to 5:30 pm 

ii. The cost of approximately Rs. 15 per person needs to be paid as entry fees.  

iii. It is located approximately 39 km away from the nearest airport. 

iv. It can be reached easily from Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple by walking.  

9. Lalbagh

Visiting Lalbagh can be an enriching experience for all nature lovers. Two amazing flower shows are annually held in the Lalbagh, which you should not miss out on at any cost! The Lalbagh rock located here is said to be over 3000 million years old. Various species of Myna and Parakeet can be spotted easily inside Lalbagh too!  

Important details:  

i. Open hours: 6:00 am to 7:00 pm 

ii. The cost of approximately Rs. 25 per person needs to be paid as entry fees.  

iii. Approximately 38 km away from the nearest airport. 

iv. It can be reached from Chikka Tirupati Temple by walking. 

10. National Gallery of Modern Art

Focusing on the 18th and 19th-century artworks of India, the National Gallery of Modern Art showcases beautiful artworks from diverse schools. Works of famous personas like Rabindranath Tagore, Abanindranth Tagore, Gaganendranath Tagore, Jamini Roy, and others can be found here. With a new block of 1260 sq. metres recently being added to this place, the limits of this art gallery are being stretched even more.  

Important details:  

i. Open hours: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm 

ii. The cost of approximately Rs. 20 per person needs to be paid as entry fees.  

iii. Located at a distance of approximately 33 km from the nearest airport. 

iv. It can be reached from the Nehru Planetarium by walking. 

Conclusion

With your list of things to do in Bangalore, now prepare, start packing your bags, book your tickets, and enjoy a couple of days in the garden city!