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8 Days in Bangalore: A Journey Through History and Nature

Rahul Pandey

Rahul Pandey

14 Jan 2024

Embark on an exciting 8-day adventure in Bangalore, exploring ancient marvels and immersing in the beauty of nature. Discover magnificent palaces, art galleries, and museums, and get captivated by the city's rich cultural heritage. Indulge in thrilling amusement park rides and encounter exotic wildlife at the zoo. Immerse yourself in the serenity of botanical gardens and parks. Join us on this unforgettable journey through history and nature.

Trip to Bangalore

Day 1Gardens, Art, and the Cosmos
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$18

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$ 2

Lumbini Garden
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$8
18 - 22 min

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National Gallery of Modern Art - (Bengaluru)
Museum housing paintings by modern & contemporary Indian artists, plus a cafe & an auditorium.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$5
9 - 14 min

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Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium
Planetarium with shows in Kannada & English, plus a science center for educational activities.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$5
Day 2Palaces, Art, Temples, and Butterflies
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$10

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$ 4

Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace
Ornate summer home of 18th century ruler Tipu Sultan offering scenic grounds & a historical exhibit.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$5
16 - 20 min

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Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath
Cultural campus with diverse exhibitions of visual arts & crafts, plus educational programs.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$5
18 - 22 min

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ISKCON Temple
Expansive, modern Hare Krishna temple campus, including shrines, food stalls & souvenir shops.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
33 - 40 min

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Butterfly Park Manyata Tech park
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
Day 3Royalty, Art Galleries, and Historic Buildings
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$13

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$ 3

Bengaluru Palace
Modern royal palace modeled on Windsor Castle offering tours, outdoor concerts & an amusement park.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$8
16 - 20 min

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Sheshadri Iyer Memorial Hall (STATE CENTRAL LIBRARY)
Historic library housed in a striking red building with a unique round room, on the edge of a park.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Venkatappa Art Gallery Bengaluru
Museum featuring works by noted Karnataka artist Venkatappa & exhibition space for contemporary art.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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$5
7 - 9 min

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City Civil Courts Mayo Hall Unit
19th-century courthouse featuring a Pompeian red exterior & neoclassical architectural details.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
Day 4Museums and Technological Marvels
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$10

Museum of Art & Photography (MAP)
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Visvesvaraya Industrial & Technological Museum
Family-friendly technology & science museum with exhibits on engines, space, biotechnology & more.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$5
2 - 3 min

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Government Museum
History museum displaying carvings, archeology & weaponry since 1877 in a historic red building.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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$5
Day 5Nature's Retreat and Amusement Park Thrills
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$44

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$ 2

Lalbagh Lake
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
56 - 68 min

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Wonderla Amusement Park, Bengaluru
Amusement park with roller coasters, a ferris wheel & water rides, plus virtual reality experiences.
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$44
Day 6Wildlife Encounters and Artistic Delights
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$14

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$ 3

Bannerghatta Zoo
Vast national reserve featuring a zoo, safari park, butterfly conservatory & animal rescue center.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$14
44 - 53 min

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My Mom’s Art Gallery- Prapthi pooja store
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
34 - 41 min

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Vidhan soudha, Bengaluru
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
Day 7Aerospace Wonders and Historic Landmarks
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$5

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$ 4

HAL Heritage Centre and Aerospace Museum
Aerospace company's museum featuring photographs & models tracing aviation & aeronautics history.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$5
25 - 30 min

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Cariappa Memorial Park
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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High Court of Karnataka
Large, imposing 19th-century courthouse featuring a red facade in a popular park setting.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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NIMHANS Brain Museum
Medical science museum with human brain samples, live neuroanatomy demonstrations & guided tours.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
Day 8Serene Parks and Botanical Beauty
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$5

Cubbon Park
Established in 1870, this vibrant city park has walking paths, landscaped gardens & play areas.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Cubbon park playground
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
Lalbagh Botanical Garden
Botanical garden with an aquarium & glasshouse designed to mimic London's former Crystal Palace.
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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$5

Budget breakdown: $133 In total

Activities & Food:$118
Transport:$15