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Bangalore is a beautiful city known as the "garden city" in India. It is also a city full of young creatives and tech companies. I lived in Bangalore for a year and would love to share my favorite parts about this friendly city.
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Things to do in Bangalore
Bangalore is a food city where you can find many cuisines and amazing local restaurants. There is also a large coffee scene with specialty coffee shops opening everywhere.
While you eat your way through the city, here are a few of my favorite things to do:
Go to a local concert at one of the many small venues like The Raft.
Stroll through Blossom Book House to find some good reads.
Take a walk in Cubbon Park
Visit Lalbagh Botanical Garden
Tour the Bangalore Palace
Go shopping at Phoenix Marketcity
Take a day trip to hike Nandihills
Visit the shops at Commercial Street
Day Trips:
Just a 5-hour drive from Bangalore is one of my favorite resorts: Taj Madikeri Resort & Spa, Coorg. Nestled in the forest, this is one of the most beautiful places I've been in India. I would take a few days to road trip here.
Places to eat & drink in Bangalore
Breakfast
The Filter Coffee
Lunch
Dinner
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