Top Rated Attracties in Bengaluru

This sprawling property situated in Bengaluru is the global headquarters of the Art of Living foundation. It hosts regular meditation and spiritual retreats for millions of visitors every year. Such events aside, the facility also has an Ayurveda Hospital and a Panchakarma Center within its premises. The facade of Vishalakshi Mantap, which is the meditation hall, is truly impressive, made of multiple tiers arranged in the form of stairs, with a dome crowning the whole ensemble. The area also features verdant lawns, with the major focus being on offering a sense of tranquility to the visitors.

Perched majestically atop the Hare Krishna Hill, the ISKCON temple is one of the most prominent attractions of the city. The famous temple, which features ascending gopurams (monumental towers), is dedicated to Lord Krishna and imparts teachings written in the Bhagavad Gita. In the evenings, the entire enclave is illuminated by lamps. Besides this, there are also boarding facilities for devotees at a nominal rate. The in-house restaurant called Annakuta serves the prasad or the food offerings made to the Lord. Festivals are celebrated here on a grand scale, especially Janamashtami and Deepavali, during which people flock here in large numbers. ISKCON also holds many programs such as youth programs, weekend yoga retreats, and Gita quiz competitions. They also undertake food programs such as Akshay Patra, where food is made and sent to underprivileged schools in urban and rural Bengaluru.

Belonging to the UB Group, UB City is probably one of the biggest landmarks of Bengaluru in present times. This sprawling and urbanized property consist of offices, residential spaces, service apartments and a mall. The towers are namely UB Tower, Concorde, Canberra and Comet. Parking is taken care of completely as there are different levels of parking available to accommodate the heavy car traffic, a problem that the city knows all too well. The property also has been built keeping the green nature of the city in mind, and the architects have done a commendable job with the landscaped gardens that provide much respite to tired eyes. UB City is one of the most expensive spaces in the city, given its prime location but once you enter it, the world seems beautiful and fresh again.

Indigo Live Music Bar is an entertainment venue and bar regularly hosting various live music events. Besides the great musical performances, the venue also plays host to fashion shows and comedy nights. The lively, convivial space is split into two levels with the lower level covered in graffiti and the upper level providing great views of the city’s skyline. Frequented by the young, Indigo Live Music Bar is a great destination for those looking for a hip new hangout or those who simply want to have a fun evening out while in the city.

One of the most popular brewpubs in the city, Toit is located in the plush Indiranagar locality of the city. The brewpub is owned and operated by a trio of friends Sibi Venkataraju, Arun George, and Mukesh Tolani. Since its inception, the pub has been serving tantalizing house-brewed beers. Perfect to unwind after a hectic day at work, the pub welcomes patrons in a beautiful ambiance with spaciously laid out tables, soft lighting, and a prompt service. To accompany your tipples, they serve delectable Italian fare. The pizzas are scrumptious, perfectly baked, and topped with delicious toppings. Other highlights on the menu include a variety of flavorful soups, salads, appetizers, and mains. They also offer a guided tour of their brewery that will interest beer snobs.

Located in the plush Lalbagh area near the Lalbagh Botanical Gardens, Urvashi Digital Cinema is a modern cinema house that showcases local Kannada, Bollywood as well as Hollywood movies. This modern movie theater was among the first in the city to be equipped with Digital 4K and 3D technology. With 464 balcony seats and 697 rear circle seats, Urvashi Digital Cinema can accommodate a total number of 1161 people within its confines.