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Bengaluru
India · BLR
Tech capital with garden parks and India's best beer.
About
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.
Source: Wikipedia — Bengaluru (CC BY-SA)
Known for
- affordability · world class
- dining · excellent
- live music · excellent
- nightlife · excellent
- shopping · excellent
- family friendly · good
Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.
Weather through the year
- Jan81°F2d wet
- Feb86°F1d wet
- Mar91°F3d wet
- Apr93°F5d wet
- May89°F16d wet
- Jun83°F21d wet
- Jul81°F25d wet
- Aug81°F22d wet
- Sep81°F22d wet
- Oct81°F18d wet
- Nov80°F11d wet
- Dec80°F6d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
See Bangalore through my eyes (Cultural / Historical / Walking Tour)From $50 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Private Cooking and Dining Experience in BengaluruFrom $100 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Bangalore Running Tour with BreakfastFrom $60 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Bangalore Day Trip: Stone Giant & UNESCO Hoysala TemplesFrom $156 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Guided Walk through Bengaluru's Ejipura SlumsFrom $29 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Private Taj Mahal & Agra Day Tour from Bangalore by FlightFrom $519 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR), about 17 mi away.
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