Bangalore Tours &
Things to Do
Discover the best Bangalore tours and things to do in India’s Garden City: take a day trip to the magnificent Mysore Palace, catch the sunrise above the clouds at Nandi Hills, explore the colonial landmarks and Lalbagh gardens, visit the ISKCON and Bull temples, and sample the city’s famous craft-beer and food scene. Compare top-rated experiences and plan the perfect trip.
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Explore Bangalore by interest
Whatever brings you to Bangalore — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Top attractions in Bangalore
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
Mysore Palace
Royal residence.
Nandi Hills
Sunrise point.
Vidhana Soudha
State landmark.
Lalbagh Garden
Botanical park.
ISKCON Temple
Krishna temple.
Bull Temple
Giant Nandi.
Srirangapatna
Island fortress.
Breweries
Craft beer.
3 hr awayMysore
Royal palace.
1.5 hr awayNandi Hills
Sunrise point.
2.5 hr awaySrirangapatna
Island fortress.
City awayLalbagh
Botanical garden.
City awayISKCON Temple
Krishna temple.
3 hr awayShivanasamudra
Waterfalls.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Bangalore visitor asks before booking.
Spring (Feb–Apr)
Warm and pleasant, with blooming gardens.
Monsoon (Jun–Sep)
Cooler with regular rains that green the city.
Autumn (Oct–Nov)
Mild, fresh and pleasant — ideal.
Winter (Dec–Jan)
Cool, dry and the most comfortable time.
For Nandi sunrise
Clear winter mornings offer the best sea of clouds.
Best overall
October to February is ideal.
One day
The city landmarks and temples.
Two days
Add a Mysore day trip.
Three days
Add Nandi Hills.
For heritage
Mysore and Srirangapatna.
For nature
Nandi Hills and the gardens.
With kids
Gardens and the palace.
Metro
The Namma Metro links key areas and beats the traffic.
Rideshare & autos
Uber, Ola and auto-rickshaws are widely used.
Tours & drivers
Guided tours are easiest for Mysore and Nandi Hills.
On foot
Parks and market areas are pleasant to walk.
Where to stay
Stay near MG Road or Indiranagar for dining and transport.
Rupee
India uses the rupee; carry some cash for small stalls.
Book Mysore trips
Full-day Mysore tours sell out — reserve ahead.
Nandi Hills early
Start very early to catch the Nandi Hills sunrise.
Allow for traffic
Bangalore’s traffic is heavy — build in extra travel time.
Try the food
Sample South Indian dosas and the city’s craft beer.
Enjoy the gardens
Visit Lalbagh and Cubbon Park in the cool morning.
Cool climate
Bangalore stays mild — bring a light layer for evenings.
Mysore tours
Full-day palace tours sell out — book ahead.
Nandi Hills
Sunrise trips fill up — reserve early.
City tours
Guided city tours book out on weekends — reserve ahead.
Day trips
Srirangapatna and waterfall tours fill up — book early.
Food & beer
Popular food and brewery tours have limited spots.
Peak season
October to February is busiest — book everything ahead.
Mysore trip
Around €35–70 for a full-day Mysore Palace tour.
Nandi Hills
About €20–40 for a sunrise Nandi Hills trip.
City tour
Roughly €20–40 for a Bangalore city tour.
Day trips
Around €40–75 for a Srirangapatna or waterfall day trip.
Food tour
About €25–50 for a food or brewery tour.
How to save
Join group tours and combine city sights on one route.
Bangalore through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Warm & blooming.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Pleasant.
- Best for
- Green & cool.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Rains.
- Best for
- Fresh & mild.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Ideal.
- Best for
- Cool & dry.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Best.