Bengaluru: gardens, palaces and Nandi Hills: 3-day itinerary

3 daysBest time: Oct–FebHeritageNature

Day 1

7:00 AMLalbagh Botanical GardenMorning walk past the glass house and lake Map
10:00 AMBull TempleHuge stone Nandi; Bugle Rock park is next door Map
12:00 PMTipu Sultan's Summer PalaceTeak-wood palace of Tipu Sultan Map
1:00 PMBangalore FortRemains of the old fort, a short walk away Map

Day 2

8:00 AMCubbon ParkShady park walk; Vidhana Soudha is at its edge Map
10:30 AMVisvesvaraya MuseumHands-on science museum, good for kids Map
3:00 PMBangalore PalaceTudor-style palace; take the audio guide Map
6:00 PMISKCON TempleHilltop temple, lit up in the evening Map

Day 3

6:00 AMNandi HillsLeave early for sunrise; about 60 km away Map
10:00 AMBhoga Nandeeshwara TempleOld Shiva temple at the foot of the hills Map

What a 3-day trip to Bengaluru costs

Budget: about ₹3,300–₹7,000 per person
Mid-range: about ₹8,500–₹17,300 per person
Comfort: about ₹19,500–₹38,000 per person

A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Bengaluru is not included.

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