nice guide, covers most of the essentials without being overwhelming. one thing i'd flag for Day 1 - Russell Market is cool but it's mostly raw meat and produce stalls, not really a tourist spot unless you're into that scene. if you want something more interesting nearby, walk over to the Shivajinagar bus stand area around sunset, the street food there is amazing and way more lively than the market itself

for Day 2, the NGMA is actually a hidden gem, most tourists skip it. the building itself is gorgeous and they rotate exhibits regularly, so check their insta before going. also, if you're in Malleswaram for dinner at CTR, try the filter coffee at the corner stall next to the bus stop after - it's like ₹15 and way better than what you get in restaurants

one big thing missing from the transport section - if you're taking an auto from Majestic or Kempegowda Bus Station, walk about 100m away from the station before flagging one down. the drivers waiting right outside will quote double the meter rate, but once you're a street away they'll actually use the meter. learned that the hard way my first week here

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Good guide, covers the main spots without overloading you. A few things from living here - if you're doing Commercial Street on Day 1, walk five minutes to Shivajinagar for Empire Restaurant's mutton biryani. It's a hole in the wall but they've been doing it since the 80s, and it's a fraction of what Meghana's charges now.

For Day 3, skip the drive to Electronic City unless you really need to see office parks. Instead, head to Basavanagudi's Ragigudda Anjaneya Temple on the hill. The evening aarti around 6:30pm is something else, and you get a full view of South Bangalore from up there. Takes maybe 30 minutes extra from the Bull Temple area.

One practical thing the guide doesn't mention - carry a reusable water bottle. Bangalore tap water isn't great for drinking, but most restaurants and malls have free RO refill stations. Saves you buying plastic bottles every time you get thirsty.

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solid itinerary, covers the classics well. one thing i'd add for Day 2 - after the Bull Temple, walk down to Ramakrishna Ashrama for a minute. it's super peaceful and the gardens are nice, a good break from the noise. also, CTR benne dosa is the real deal, but get there by 7:30pm latest, they run out of the good stuff fast.

for Day 3, if you do go to Electronic City, skip the tech campus tours. they're just offices. instead, grab lunch at a place called 'Tandoori Taal' near the Wipro gate, their butter chicken is legit and way cheaper than anything in the city center. the whole 'tech hub' thing is overhyped for tourists tbh.

one practical thing - the metro app 'Namma Metro' is actually pretty good for route planning and live timing, download it before you go. saves you standing around at stations guessing when the next train comes. and if you're booking Ola/Uber from the airport, walk to the pickup point instead of waiting at arrivals, it's usually faster.

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honestly 2k is safe but you can trim it hard if you eat like a local. skip the fancy dosa places in Indiranagar, head to CTR or Brahmin's Coffee Bar in Malleshwaram, a full breakfast there is like 60 bucks and it's better than half the overpriced spots. for lunch, look for any mess or thattukada near MG Road, a full meal with rice, sambar, and curd is under 150.

metro is your best friend but the last mile always gets you, so plan sights along the same line. Lalbagh and Cubbon are free-ish, but the real hidden gem is the Nandi Temple at the top of the bull temple hill, no entry fee and the view at sunset is killer. skip Wonderla, that's a whole day and 1500+ with transport, not worth it for a short trip.

water is the sneaky cost, carry a bottle and refill at malls or metro stations, they have filtered water points. and if you're out late, the night food scene near Shivajinagar has plates for 50, so you can eat dinner for less than a chai at a cafe. 1500 is doable if you're strict, but 1800 gives you room for a random filter coffee or a beer.

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The daily budget really depends on where you're based and how you move around. If you're near a metro station, say around MG Road or Trinity, you can keep transport under 150 a day with a smart card. Autos in Bangalore are notorious for refusing meters, so always use the apps, Uber and Rapido bikes are often cheaper than autos for short hops.

For food, the lunch buffets in places like Nagarjuna or Meghana Foods are around 250 to 350 and fill you up properly, which lets you skip an expensive dinner. If you want a nicer evening, head to Toit or Arbor Brewing Company in Indiranagar, a pint runs about 250 to 350, and the vibe is worth it once in a while.

The big hidden cost is actually entry for anything commercial, so plan your sightseeing around free spots like the Vidhana Soudha exterior, the ISKCON temple, or the Sankey Tank walk. If you're set on a paid attraction, pick one, like the Bangalore Palace if you're into history, and budget 600 for that day, but don't do two paid spots in one day.

Also, carry a small towel and wear light cotton, the humidity will make you buy drinks constantly otherwise. At 1,800 to 2,000 you'll be comfortable, but if you stick to local joints and the metro, 1,300 to 1,500 works without feeling deprived

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For a mid-range traveler, I'd budget around 1,800 to 2,500 rupees a day if you're staying in places like Indiranagar or Koramangala. That covers a decent south Indian breakfast at a local idli joint, an auto or metro ride to a couple of sights, and a proper dinner at a casual restaurant. Metro fares run about 10 to 50 rupees per trip, and autos will hit you 100 to 200 for short hops, so transport is genuinely cheap if you avoid cabs.

The real money sink is sightseeing, because entry fees vary wildly. Cubbon Park and Lalbagh are nearly free, but places like the Bangalore Palace or Wonderla will eat 500 or more just for a ticket. I'd skip the palace honestly, it's overpriced for what it is, and instead spend on a food walk around VV Puram or a brewery crawl in Indiranagar, those give you more bang for the buck.

One thing people forget is the humidity, so factor in extra for bottled water and maybe a cold drink, that's another 100 a day easily. If you're okay with eating at smaller joints and using the metro over autos, you can squeeze by on 1,500, but 2,000 is the sweet spot where you won't feel squeezed.

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