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A Perfect Day: Bengaluru in One Day

Sightseeing, sampling local specialties, and admiring saris – all part of an ideal day in Bengaluru for flight attendant Maite Hummel. Here, she reveals the other spots she likes to take a tuk-tuk to

25 September 2024
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2 min read
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Maite Hummel

9 AM: Taking a tuk-tuk to get breakfast

Of course, I could have breakfast at the hotel, but I prefer to take a tuk-tuk to a branch of the classic MTR restaurant. Here they serve idli, steamed cakes made from Urdu beans and rice. A perfect start to a perfect day. 

Close-up of four idli with two different sauces in small pots.
Hearty breakfast: Idli are traditionally served with chutney and sambar, a sauce made from lentils and spices (© Alamy Stock Foto; header image © Alamy Stock Foto)

10 AM: Bengaluru Palace & Vidhana Soudha 

Two absolute highlights are now on my agenda. First, I visit Bengaluru Palace, a European-style Tudor palace with a magnificent garden. Afterwards, a short tuk-tuk ride takes me to the Vidhana Soudha, a monumental government building.  

1 PM: Relaxing in a jungle 

Time for a relaxing hour in Cubbon Park, a kind of jungle in the middle of the city. Very relaxing! 

2:30 PM: Shopping at Chickpet Market 

Let’s go shopping. At the traditional Chickpet Market, you can find everything from antiques to street food and spices.

4 PM: Visiting a temple 

The Bull Temple is a must-see for temple lovers. It is home to a huge statue of Nandi, the companion of the god Shiva.  

An elderly market woman smiles and shows off a necklace of flowers.
Flowers, spices, antiques, and much more await you at Chickpet Market – as well as friendly faces (© Getty Images)
Picture of a tuk-tuk being driven.
According to Maite Hummel, the best way to get around Bengaluru is by tuk-tuk (© Getty Images)
Picture of many colorful sari fabrics, folded and stacked.
Marvel at colorful saris: Maite Hummels says Mysore Saree Udyog is the perfect store for buying them (© Alamy Stock Photo)

5 PM: Drinking masala chai 

Just let yourself drift – Bengaluru is a wonderful place to do so. Be sure to have a masala chai (tea) at one of the many street stalls. 

6 PM: Admiring saris 

Commercial Street is a fantastic place to shop. My favorite shop is the Mysore Saree Udyog Store, which has an impressive selection of saris.  

8 PM: Feasting on local specialties  

Back in the tuk-tuk and off to dinner. At Oota Bangalore, you feast on oota – a rice dish with lots of side dishes, served on a banana leaf.

About:

Maite Hummel has been with Lufthansa since 2012 and works as a purser on short and long-haul flights.

Picture of a temple in Bengalore

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