Bengaluru
India
- Safety rating
- 6.8/10
- Best time to visit
- The mild climate makes it pleasant year-round, with September to February the most comfortable and least rainy.
- Population
- 8.4M
Overview
Bengaluru, the capital of Karnataka, is India's Silicon Valley, a leafy, cosmopolitan tech hub with a famously pleasant climate. Beyond its startups and IT parks lie heritage gardens, craft breweries, and a thriving arts and dining scene. It balances garden-city charm with modern ambition.
Top attractions
Stroll Lalbagh and Cubbon Park, visit Bangalore Palace and Tipu Sultan's summer palace, and explore the temple town of nearby attractions.
Getting around
The expanding Namma Metro, app cabs, and auto-rickshaws are the practical ways to beat the congestion.