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Plan Your Visit§ Essential InformationPlan your
Plan your
visit right.
Everything you need to know before arriving in the Garden City.
Getting There
- Kempegowda International Airport — 40km from city
- Bengaluru City Railway Station — central hub
- Majestic Bus Stand — Karnataka KSRTC & BMTC
- Namma Metro — Purple & Green Lines
Best Time to Visit
- Oct – Feb: Pleasant 15–25°C, ideal for sightseeing
- Mar – May: Warm 25–35°C, summer festivals
- Jun – Sep: Monsoon, lush greenery, fewer crowds
- Year-round: Garden City weather is rarely extreme
Getting Around
- Namma Metro: Affordable, AC, covers key areas
- Ola / Uber: Most convenient, surge pricing in peak
- BMTC Buses: Cheapest, extensive network
- Auto-rickshaws: Insist on meter, negotiate for suburbs
Where to Stay
- Indiranagar / Koramangala: Trendy, restaurants, pubs
- MG Road / Brigade Road: Central, shopping, business
- Whitefield: IT corridor, modern hotels
- Jayanagar: Quiet, traditional, local food
Food Essentials
- Must try: Masala Dosa, Bisi Bele Bath, Rava Idli
- Filter coffee at Brahmin's Coffee Bar, Basavanagudi
- Mysore Pak sweet from Krishna Sweets
- Street food: Gandhi Bazaar evening market
Emergency & Useful Numbers
- Police: 100 | Ambulance: 108 | Fire: 101
- Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike: 080-22660000
- BMTC Helpline: 080-22253311
- Tourist Helpline (Karnataka): 1800-425-4747
§ Bengaluru QuizHow well do you
How well do you
know Bengaluru?
5 questions about the Garden City. No Googling allowed.
Question 1 of 50 correct
Which year was Lalbagh Botanical Garden commissioned?
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