subject: Bangalore Hotels- Things To Do In Bangalore [print this page] The glitzy metropolitan city of Bangalore is the capital of Karnataka. Better known as the Silicon Valley of India, Bangalore is one of the fastest growing cities in Asia. The best time to visit Bangalore is from September to February. Bangalore is well connected to the rest of the country by air, road and rail. Various historical monuments, gorgeous city parks, bustling shoppers markets, convenient transportation facilities and cleaner roads make it one of the popular vacation spots in south India. Many hotels in Bangalore are best known for their excellent warm hospitality, prompt customer service and delicious cuisine.
Sightseeing
Visit various historical monuments, government buildings, art galleries, temples, cathedral, churches and museums that are present in and around the city of Bangalore. Bangalore is also known as the garden city of India and is home to numerous beautiful gardens. Many luxury hotels in Bangalore organize free of cost sightseeing tours for their customers.
Tipu Sultans Summer Palace
Bangalore Palace (replica of Windsor Castle, England)
Mayo Hall
Vidhana Soudha (Legislative Assembly of Karnataka)
Venkatappa Art Gallary
Bangalore Museum
Shiva Statue
HAL Aerospace Museum
Mithilasmita Art Gallary
Bull Temple
Original Anglican Churches, St. Patricks Church
ISKON Temple
Masjid-e-Khadria
Shopping
Along with its IT and Techno parks, Bangalore is popular for its lavish shopping malls, plazas and flea markets. The MG road, Brigade road and the Commercial Street are the best known shopping destinations for tourists as well as locals. Antique jewelry, printed saris, brassware and wooden furniture are the best things to buy when you are in Bangalore. All of the world famous brands for cloths, footwear and furniture have stores in Bangalore city markets. Dont forget to visit various shopping malls like Mantri Square, Bangalore Central, Globus Mall, Leela Galleria, etc.
Dining
Bangalore hotels and the city restaurants are best known for their authentic South Indian cuisine. Since Bangalore is the melting pot of various races, ethnicities and cultures, the food culture of the city is extremely rich and vibrant. As a result, you can savor various Indian, oriental and continental dishes. From authentic South Indian breakfast at MTR on Lalbagh Road where you can get idalys on silver plates, or Vidhyarthi Bhavan which is popular for special Masala Dosa; to high end eclectic restaurants like the Lotus and Mainland China, that offer the best Mexican, Italian, Thai, Chinese and delicious Moghul food.
Art Restaurant
Blue Ginger
Brahmins
Ebony
Ganesh Dosa Camp
i.TALIA
Jamavar
Karavalli
Koshy's Restaurant and the Jewel Box
Lotus
Mainland China
Mavalli Tiffin Rooms (MTR)
Memories of China
Paradise Island
Rim Naam
Wining
Bangalore is also known as the pub city of India. The city is full of various night clubs, pubs, bars and bistros. Various hotels in Bangalore have their own bistros where you can put your feet up with your favorite beverage. Various pubs is the city like Mojos, Styx, Alibi, Tavern Inn, Purple Haze, Binge, Windsor, Scottish Pub, Downtown, Binge, Hard Rock Caf, The Hub, Lock n Load, and the list just goes on!
