Despite being a technological hub, Bengaluru still retains the old world charm that gives the city its own unique identity. Historic parks and gardens and cantonment clubs rub shoulders with upscale malls and jaunty cafes portraying tradition in modern avatar.
Saturday Late evening – Grand entrance
Land into the briskly new Bengaluru International Airport and take a volvo or cab in oder to reach your hotel. There are two official cab operators from airport Meru and Easy that charge Rs 15 per km and will drop you right at your doorstep. Than there are air conditioned volvo buses connecting to various locations in the city with fares ranging from Rs 80 to Rs Rs 200 depending on the distance. Apart from that, there is shared taxi service charging RS 300 per person.
Sunday 8 am : Morning Breakfast
Begin your day with a traditional buffet breakfast at hip South Indies. Enjoy the yummy masala dosa and sambhar idli with chutney and wash it down all with a cup of hot coffee. You can even check your important mails using the restaurant Wi FI.
9 AM : Fruitful Walk
The biggest advantage of the city of Bengaluru is its salubrious climate throughout the year. You can enjoy nature walk in through one of the city's larges lung spaces, Lalbagh, even if it is late in the morning. The beautiful 240 acre garden was established by Haider Ali in 1760, the ruler and Mysore and later developed by his own son Tipu Sultan. Climb up the 3,000 million years old Lalbagh Rock, a designated National Geological monument and take a stroll through the Glass House, a conservatory built as a replica of the crystal Palace in London to commemorate the 'prince of wales, tour to India in 1889. The biggest attraction of Lalbagh is the Flower shows held annually on the eve of Independence Day and Republic Day.
10:30 AM : Spiritual Rejuvenation
Make a visit to the ancient Bull temple at Basavanagudi, built in the Dravidian style of architecture by Kempe Gowda the founder of the city of Bangalore in the 16th century, in the honor of Nandi bull. According to the Hindu mythology, Nandi is sacred and is regarded as vehicle of Lord Shiva.
11:30 AM – Shopping Time
If you are interested in shopping for the best of handicraft items, head to Desi. Desi is a local store in Bangaluru that stocks items crafted by village skilled artisans and promotes ecological lifestyle among the people. Items on display include traditional cotton saris, natural dyed kurtas and beautiful terracotta jewelery.
1:00 PM – Lunch – Bellyful
Transport yourself to the British Raj in the fine dining restaurant called Sahib Sind Sultan serving Anglo Indian inspired cuisine in antique silverware. Savor the taste of delicate sandalwood flavored Sultan sherbet, try the aureate Thamson's Atta Chicken and try out unique flavored pineapple halwa and cake crumbs.
2:20 PM - Mall Tour
Scroll the Forum Mall – the hippest the city, complete with palm trees and Glod Glass movie tickets. Check out traditional clothes at Khaddar, browse booka at Landmark and purchase a woven dhurrie at Maspar.
4:00 PM – Small Coffee Break
Visit the Kalmane Coffee outlet within the Forum Mall and take a break over the redolent smell of roasted coffee beans that are sourced from coffee estates in Chickmanglur.
5:00PM – MG's
Mg's is the favourite hangout destination among the youngsters in the city. While exploring the Mahatama Gandhi road, visit Cauvery, the handicraft store displaying traditional sandalwood carvings, lavish silk scarves, intricate metalware and table cloths at the flaunt away prices. For women there are Silk saree stores namely Deepam and Vijayalakshmi. For gold jewelery there is Jewels De Paragon.
8:30 PM – Back to the Hotel for dinner and overnight Stay
Aparana Chauhan
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