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Bengaluru
Bengaluru, India's "Garden City" turned tech powerhouse, blends leafy colonial-era parks and boulevards with the glass towers and startup energy of the country's IT capital. Spread across a high plateau in Karnataka, it offers a temperate climate that's rare among Indian metros, along with a buzzing mix of pubs, tech campuses, and heritage sites.
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Frequently asked questions about Bengaluru
How do I get to Bengaluru?
Most travellers arrive via Kempegowda International Airport (BLR), located roughly 35-40 km north of the city centre, with the journey by taxi, ride-hailing app, or BMTC airport bus typically taking ~1-2 hours depending on traffic. By train, the main hub is KSR Bengaluru City Junction (station code SBC), well connected to major Indian cities, from where the city centre is a short local taxi or auto-rickshaw ride away.
How many days should I spend in Bengaluru?
Plan on ~2-3 days to cover Bengaluru's core sights, gardens, and markets, or extend to ~4-5 days to add day trips to nearby heritage towns and tech-hub neighbourhoods.
What is Bengaluru known for?
Bengaluru, India's "Garden City" turned tech powerhouse, blends leafy colonial-era parks and boulevards with the glass towers and startup energy of the country's IT capital. Spread across a high plateau in Karnataka, it offers a temperate climate that's rare among Indian metros, along with a buzzing mix of pubs, tech campuses, and heritage sites.