Why go
- Capital of Karnataka, India.
- Served by HAL Airport.
History
Bengaluru, also known as Bangalore, is the capital and largest city of the southern Indian state of Karnataka. As per the 2011 census, the city had a population of 8.4 million, making it the third most populous city in India and the most populous in South India. The Bengaluru metropolitan area had a population of around 8.5 million, making it the fifth most populous urban agglomeration in the country. It is located towards the southern end of the Deccan Plateau, at an altitude of 900 m (3,000 ft) above sea level. The city is known as India's "Garden City", due to its parks and greenery.
Where to stay
26/1, Dr Rajkumar Rd, Malleswaram, Rajajinagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560055, India · marriott.com
Prestige Shantiniketan, Hoodi, Whitefield, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560048, India · marriott.com
46, Richmond Rd, Richmond Town, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560025, India · itchotels.com
86, Gandhi Bazaar Main Rd, above Shiva Sagar Signature, above Shiva Sagar Signature Resturant, Gandhi Bazaar, Basavanagudi, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560004, India · legrandeurhotel.com
126, 6th Cross Rd, near Freedom Park, Opposite Vajreshwari Combines, Gandhi Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560009, India · myspacehotels.com
1/3, Artillery Rd, Halasuru, Cambridge Layout, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560008, India · trinitysuites.in
Near 37, Crescent Rd, High Grounds, Gandhi Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560001, India · 37thcrescent.in
211, Subedar Chatram Rd, Nehru Nagar, Seshadripuram, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560020, India · thecitrinehotel.com
25, Magrath Rd, Ashok Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560025, India · oliveliving.com
40 /2, 40/2, Lavelle Road, Shanthala Nagar, Ashok Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560001, India · hotelsouthernstar.com
03, Third Model St, Vinayaka Nagar, Wilson Garden, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560027, India · templetreehotel.com
2, 2nd Main Rd, Gandhi Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560009, India · kanishkagrand.in
20-21, Seshadri Rd, Gandhi Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560009, India · rialtohotel.in
132 Thanisandra Main Rd, Junction, Nagavara, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560077, India · wyndhamhotels.com
70, Brigade Rd, Shanthala Nagar, Ashok Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560025, India · irishotel.biz
67, Infantry Rd, Tasker Town, Shivaji Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560001, India · monarchhotels.in
10/6, Lavelle Road, Shanthala Nagar, Ashok Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560001, India · chanceryhotels.com
88/2, Richmond Rd, Richmond Town, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560025, India · theelanzahotels.com
93, Richmond Rd, Langford Gardens, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560025, India · pridehotel.com
3, Kumarakrupa Road, Race Course Rd, Madhava Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560001, India · vividushotelsbangalore.bookmystay.io
No. 19/6, Minerva Mills Compound, Magadi Main Rd, next to Mysore Sugandh Dhoop Factory, Rajajinagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560023, India · westforthotel.com
66, Infantry Rd, Tasker Town, Shivaji Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560001, India · openhotels.in
No: 27, Rest House Road, Off, Brigade Rd, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560001, India · purplebrigade.in
before, Urvasi 19, Siddaiah Rd, off JC Road, opp. Lions eye hospital, Doddamavalli, Sudhama Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560027, India · srshotels.co.in
The Capital, 3, Raj Bhavan Rd, Vasanth Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560001, India · thecapitolhotel.com
2/1, St Johns Rd, Halasuru, Hermit Colony, Sivanchetti Gardens, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560042, India · lemontreehotels.com
2A, 2B, Crescent Rd, near Racecourse, High Grounds, Gandhi Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560001, India · nalapadhotels.com
479, Old Taluk Cutchery Rd, near Mastaan Dargah, Upparpete, Cottonpete, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560053, India · thesignatureinn.in
Landmark:, Shantala Silk House Circle, 74-79, G.T Road, Off KSR Railway Station, Opposite to KSRTC Bus Terminal Opposite Kempegowda Metro Station, Majestic… · citycentaur.com
The City Meridian Hotel No.21 and 23/1 P.S. Lane, KV Temple Street Cross, behind SSK Sangha, Cross, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560053, India · hotelcitymeridian.in
1, Residency Rd, Ashok Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560025, India · marriott.com
11, Devanga Hostel Rd, behind Corporation Circle, bldngs, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560027, India · hotelgeo.in
4/1, St Mark's Rd, Shanthala Nagar, Ashok Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560001, India · radissonhotels.com
The Park, MG Road, 14/7, Bhaskaran Rd, Sivanchetti Gardens, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560042, India · theparkhotels.com
19 & 20, 3rd Main Rd, opposite Sapna Book House, Gandhi Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560009, India
Restaurants & places to go
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 06:30-11:30, Mo-Th 14:00-20:00, Sa-Su 06:30-12:00, Sa-Su 14:30-20:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, vegetarian… · vidyarthibhavan.in
Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 06:30-11:00, 12:30-21:00 Wikipedia: en:Mavalli Tiffin Room · 14 Lalbagh Road, 560027 · mavallitiffinrooms.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, delivery Wikipedia: en:Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen · popeyes.in
Italian, Mexican, Restaurant · Discover Quattro Ristorante, a culinary delight that combines the vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine with the rich and robust… · quattroristorante.com
Indian, Modern Indian, Restaurant · SpiceKlub, located in the heart of Jayanagar, Bengaluru, offers a contemporary take on traditional Indian cuisine. Prepare… · spiceklub.com
Ice Cream, Ice Cream · icecream parlour Opening hours: 11:00-21:30 Features: takeaway, delivery · Balmuri Main Road, Hulimavu Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore,… · baskinrobbinsindia.com
Japanese, Restaurant · Authentic Japanese restaurant and Cafe Bakery. Freshly baked breads and cakes daily. Authentic sushi and ramen. Freshly brewed coffee… · ikoitokyo.com
Cafe · Pay by the hour. INR 190 for the first hour. INR 3 per minute after that. Food and beverages on the house Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 · 41 100… · dialoguescafe.com
South Indian, Fast Food · Opening hours: 05:00-01:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, vegetarian options · 847/A 100 Feet Road · therameshwaramcafe.org
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: 09:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · "Pritech Park, Bellandur,, BANGALORE, 560103 · cafecoffeeday.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 Features: air conditioning · 1198A AVR Complex, Uttarahalli road, Rajarajeshwari Nagar, Bangalore, 560098 · biggiesburger.com
French, Restaurant · Opening hours: 10:30-23:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · Whitefield Main Road, Mahadevpura, Devasandra Industrial Estate,… · cafenoir.co.in
Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, air conditioning · californiaburrito.in
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, air conditioning · #40, Ground Floor Uttarahalli Road, Bangalore, 560060 · dominos.co.in
German, Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-Su 10:00-20:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery · 560095 · germanbrezelhaus.com
Malaysian, Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-Su 08:30-11:30,12:30-16:30 · 1088 12th Main Road, Bengaluru, 560008 · kopitiamlah.com
Korean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 12:00-16:00,18:00-00:00; Sa-Su 12:00-24:00 · 202 Brigade Road, Bangalore, 560001 · homiga.in
Mediterranean, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 23 5th Cross Road, Bangalore, 560095 · maffei.in
Ramen, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu 18:30-20:30; We-Su 12:30-14:30,18:30-20:30 Features: outdoor seating · 105 Kengal Hanumanthaiah Road, Bengaluru, 560027 · narunoodlebar.com
North Indian, South Indian, Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:30-22:30 Features: delivery, vegetarian options, air conditioning · 469… · paakashala.com
Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: 12:00-23:00 · shokudo.in
Barbecue, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-15:30,18:30-23:30 Features: takeaway, delivery, air conditioning · 88 Outer Ring Road, Bengaluru, 560037 · thebigbarbeque.com
Nikkei, Japanese, Peruvian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 18:00-00:00 Features: air conditioning · 769;770 12th Main Road
Donut, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · bangalore, 560047 · krispykremeindia.in
Tex-Mex, Restaurant · Tex-Mex restaurant · UG-40/41 Whitefield Main Road, Mahadevpura, Devasandra Industrial Estate, Krishnarajapuram, Bengaluru, 560048 · chilis.com
Samosa, Fast Food · Samosa fast food · 36 14th Main Road · samosaparty.in
Global, Restaurant · Opening hours: 06:30 - 23:00 Features: vegan options, step-free access · ITPL Main Rd, EPIP Zone Brookefield, Bengaluru, 560037 · hilton.com
Fast Food, Restaurant · Opening hours: 08:30-22:00 Features: takeaway · 405 Sampige Road, Malleshwaram,Bangaloe, 560003 · ashasweetcenter.com
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-15:45,19:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating, delivery · Bengaluru · beijingbites.com
Plant Based, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-19:00 Features: vegan options, air conditioning · 12th Main, 7th Cross Rd, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar,… · copperandcloves.com
Ice Cream, Froyo, Frozen Yogurt, Dessert, Sorbet, Restaurant · Opening hours: 10:00-00:00 Features: vegan options · 52 G block, Sahakar Nagar, 560001 · myfroyoland.com
Tea Shop, Coffee Shop, Pizza, Burger, Sandwich, Veg Rolls, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:30-21:30 · 603/604 D Group Employee Layout, Andrahalli Main Road,… · bellurescafe.com
American, Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-Su 08:00-21:00 · 3 8th Main Road, Bengaluru, 560034 · theholeinthewallcafe.org
Italian Pizza, Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-03:30 · 63 100 feet Road, 560034 · thetowerofpizza.com
Spanish, Indian, Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-24:00; Sa-Su 00:00-01:00, 08:00-11:00 · 331 5B Road, Bengaluru, 560066 · windmills-india.com
Bubble Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: 11:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · yoyofreshtea.in
Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · Cunningham Road · aubonpain.com
International, Restaurant · Features: takeaway, delivery, vegan options · 15 Convent Road, Bengaluru, 560025 · greentheory.in
Sushi, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery, air conditioning · luckychan.dotpe.in
Cantonese, Restaurant · Features: delivery · Mahatma Gandhi Road, Bangalore, 560008 · yauatcha.com
Brazilian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 00:00-1:00,12:00-15:30,18:00-24:00 Features: outdoor seating, air conditioning · boteco.co.in
Turkish, Mediterranean, Arab, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 13:30-23:30 Features: delivery, air conditioning · Doner Club Yadava Street, Nehru Road,… · donerclub.in
Juice, Salad, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 483 13th Cross Road, Bangalore, 560038 · fruitface.in
Dessert, Ice Cream, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 Features: vegetarian options · lassimagic.com
Tea, Indian, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:30 Features: takeaway · AECS Layout Main Road, Bengaluru, 560068 · tealogy.in
352 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Bengaluru International Airport (BLR) 27 km to the centre
Bengaluru, KA, IN — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 28 airlines (IndiGo Airlines, Jet Airways, Spicejet, Air Sahara…) · direct flights to 40 destinations incl. Delhi, Goa, Madras, Mumbai, Hyderabad… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 28 airlines, 40 direct destinations
- IndiGo Airlines 6E (A320) · 16 routes: Ahmedabad, Bhubaneswar, Delhi, Goa, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kochi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Madras, Mumbai, Nagpur, Pune, Trivandrum, Vishakhapatnam
- Jet Airways 9W (737-800, ATR 72, 737-800, 737-900, A320, 737-700…) · 15 routes: Abu Dhabi, Coimbatore*, Delhi, Goa*, Hyderabad*, Indore*, Kochi*, Kolkata*, Kuala Lumpur*, Madras*, Mangalore*, Mumbai, Pune*, Trivandrum*, Vishakhapatnam*
- Spicejet SG (737, DH8) · 15 routes: Belgaum, Calicut, Delhi, Goa, Hubli, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, Madras, Mangalore, Mumbai, Mysore, Pune, Vijayawada, Vishakhapatnam
- Air Sahara S2 (737-800, ATR 72, 737-900, 737-800, 737-700, 737-700) · 13 routes: Coimbatore*, Delhi*, Goa*, Hyderabad*, Indore*, Kochi*, Kolkata*, Madras*, Mangalore*, Mumbai*, Pune*, Trivandrum*, Vishakhapatnam*
- Air India Limited AI (A319, A320, ATR, 787-8, 74H) · 10 routes: Delhi, Frankfurt*, Goa, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, Madras, Mangalore, Mumbai, Trivandrum
- Go Air G8 (A320) · 4 routes: Delhi, Goa, Mumbai, Pune
- Saudi Arabian Airlines SV (A330-300) · 3 routes: Dammam, Jeddah, Riyadh
- Air Arabia G9 (A320) · 1 route: Sharjah
- Air France AF (A330-200) · 1 route: Paris
- Air Mauritius MK (A330-200) · 1 route: Madras
- AirAsia AK (A320) · 1 route: Kuala Lumpur
- Alitalia AZ (A320) · 1 route: Abu Dhabi
- American Airlines AA (777) · 1 route: London*
- British Airways BA (777) · 1 route: London
- Cathay Pacific CX (A330-300) · 1 route: Hong Kong
- Dragonair KA (A330-300) · 1 route: Hong Kong
- Emirates EK (777-300) · 1 route: Dubai
- Etihad Airways EY (A320, 737) · 1 route: Abu Dhabi
- L MJ (A320) · 1 route: Colombo*
- Lufthansa Cargo LH (74H) · 1 route: Frankfurt
- Malaysia Airlines MH (737-800) · 1 route: Kuala Lumpur
- Oman Air WY (737-800, 737-700) · 1 route: Muscat
- Qatar Airways QR (787-8) · 1 route: Doha
- SilkAir MI (A320) · 1 route: Singapore
- Singapore Airlines Cargo SQ (777-200) · 1 route: Singapore
- SriLankan Airlines UL (A320) · 1 route: Colombo
- Thai Airways International TG (330) · 1 route: Bangkok
- Tiger Airways TR (A320) · 1 route: Singapore
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
HAL Airport 8.5 km to the centre
Bangalore, KA, IN — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Jakkur Aerodrome 11 km to the centre
Bengaluru, KA, IN
Hosur Airport 40 km to the centre
TN, IN
Getting there by ferry
Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 14 km from the centre
Where things are
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is HAL Airport; 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Bengaluru (Bangalore), India. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Private aviation
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