Bengaluru
India's tech capital and 'garden city', with leafy parks, palaces and a famous pub scene.
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What Bengaluru is like
Bengaluru (Bangalore) is India's tech capital and its 'garden city', with leafy parks, a famous pub and coffee scene, and a milder climate than most of India thanks to its altitude.
Don't miss
- 01Lalbagh Botanical GardenOld gardens with a Victorian glasshouse.
- 02Cubbon ParkA big green park in the centre.
- 03Bangalore PalaceA mock-Tudor palace built for the Maharaja.
- 04Tipu Sultan's Summer PalaceA carved wooden palace from the 1790s.
Where to stay
- MG Road or IndiranagarCentral, with restaurants and bars.
- WhitefieldNear the tech parks.
Worth knowing
Lalbagh's glasshouse, built in 1889, was inspired by London's Crystal Palace.
Nandi Hills: sunrise above the clouds
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A hill fort where early risers watch the sun come up over a sea of cloud.
Direct flights to Bengaluru from the UK
| From | Airlines | Months with flights | Distance | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathrow | Air India · British Airways · Virgin Atlantic | All year | 5,000 mi | Fares → |
From the airlines' and Heathrow Airport's own timetables for October 2026 to September 2027. Pick an airport to see the exact days.
Weather in Bengaluru by month
Average daytime highs. The warmest months are March, April, May.
| Month | Day | Night | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28° | 16° | – |
| February | 31° | 18° | – |
| March | 33° | 20° | – |
| April | 34° | 22° | – |
| May | 33° | 22° | – |
| June | 30° | 21° | – |
| July | 28° | 20° | – |
| August | 28° | 20° | – |
| September | 29° | 20° | – |
| October | 28° | 20° | – |
| November | 27° | 18° | – |
| December | 27° | 16° | – |
Long-term averages from the national weather service's station record, as compiled on Wikipedia (Bangalore). This station doesn't publish a count of rainy days with at least 1mm, so we don't show one.
Before you go
- You need a visa. Most holidaymakers apply online for an e-Visa: check it covers the airport you land at, and apply in plenty of time.
- Fill in the e-arrival card online in the 72 hours before you arrive.
- Your passport must expire at least 6 months after you arrive and have 2 blank pages.
From the Foreign Office's India travel advice, checked on 16 October 2026. Rules change, so check it before you travel.