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by urbanaut A self-described “living lab” - Bangalore Creative Circus is a delightful hub of creativity, sustainability, excellent experiences and workshops, kid-friendly activities and a great cafe to boot. While the distance from central Bangalore is long, it’s well worth a visit especially for those with young kids, or people looking to engage in something creative and different. They have a ton of regular events and workshops so book yourself for one and go for it!
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by urbanaut Sabha is a beautifully restored 160 year old RBANM’s school with intricate facades & sun-dappled corridors that has been converted into a heritage venue for the city’s art and culture scene.
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by urbanaut Yes - India makes wine, and Bangalore boasts a good number of the local wineries. Located at Nandi Hills, this family owned winery offers different wine tours at their picturesque vineyard
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by urbanaut Lightroom is dedicated to kids and young adults, so their book stacks are curated similarly. It’s the best place to go to introduce a child to the rabbit hole of reading– especially if you’d like them to sample a range of genres and authors from the start. Their latest venture, Lightroom Seconds, buys and sells secondhand books that are in great condition but don’t cost as much. A great leveller of the playing (reading?) field, if you ask us.
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by urbanaut Kānike is a studio run by four photographers: Indu Antony, Aparna Nori, Krishanu Chatterjee and Vivek Muthuramalingam. While the artists work out of the space, they have also set up a dark room where they develop their own prints. They organise open studios and workshops for artists. You can also visit by appointment.
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by urbanaut Discover Blossom Book House, Bangalore’s iconic bookstore with a vast collection of new and pre-loved books. A paradise for book lovers in the heart of the city! Not one of those polished bookstores - this is a bookstore built with love, housing an INSANE number of old / new /second-hand / vintage / bestselling books. Feels like you are back in a bookstore from your childhood , this place is literally like a maze with one having to find one’s way through stacks of books . The dense smell of books and parchment is enough to get you to stay .
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by urbanaut Step into Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace, a stunning Indo-Islamic retreat in Bangalore. Explore its rich history, ornate halls, and museum dedicated to the Tiger of Mysore!
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by urbanaut Visit Prani Pet Sanctuary in Bangalore, a rescue home for horses, hedgehogs, emus, and more. Enjoy guided tours and experience a true labor of love for animals! Prani Pet Sanctuary is a must-visit for Bangalore folks who love animals. The sanctuary is spearheaded by experienced conservationists Sanjeev Pednekar and Kartik Prabhu.
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by urbanaut Heritage walks followed by breakfast at the iconic MTR (Mavali Tiffin Rooms) - a traditional outpost for South Indian breakfast in Bangalore. Book a walk via the website.
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by Map My Stories A cafe and “art bar” that celebrates ceramics and pottery through their workshops, events and artisan ceramic shop.
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by Map My Stories A movement studio where Hip hop meets yoga. A venue for classes, cyphers and other events - run by two time breakdancing champion Bgirl Jo (Johanna Rodrigues)
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by Map My Stories An experiential, adventure themed resort offering bookable outdoor experiences like human foosball, paintball, archery, bubble soccer, kayaking, water cycling, sky swinging, camping and more.
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by Map My Stories An intimate performing arts venue for plays, comedy, music and dance.
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by Map My Stories A green communal space housing an organic stores, indie brands for fashion & decor, salons and art studios. Also includes an on-site farm to table restaurant.
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by Map My Stories A residential bonsai garden owned by Lt Col B. K. Viswanatha and his wife Kanthimayee Viswanatha. They have been teaching, creating and marketing bonsai since 1980.
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by urbanaut A lovely local place to buy terracotta and earthen pots at bargain prices. Perfect for house plants and general decor
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by urbanaut A beautiful cafe and roastery with coffee from Araku, accompanied by a lovely menu designed by the chef from Masque, Bombay, and artwork from Tarq Gallery. It has a lovely little book shop and a conference room that can be booked for meetings or private meals. They also host a barista training program in their open kitchen upstairs.
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by urbanaut Campmonk is both an organiser of great camps in offbeat places, and a community for nature-conscious campers. They scour the land for campsites and organise outdoor stays in Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu mainly. Whether you’re looking to dial down on a long weekend or, conversely, want to turn up the adrenaline, you’ll find your choice here.
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by urbanaut Siddappa road is filled with the best nurseries to buy plants at affordable prices. Krishnendra Nursery comes highly recommended for their high-quality plants and good service. Support a good local business and buy your plants here !
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by urbanaut A reserve forest in the suburbs, Turahalli is a local haunt for South Bangaloreans looking to escape the noise and rush of the city without going too far. There are plenty of trails to traverse through on foot or by bike, and quite a few boulders to practice climbing if you’re feeling it. It’s especially great for morning walks, and you’ll get a great view of the city from atop the high points.
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by urbanaut Lavonne in an institution in Bangalore, both for whipping up delectable eats and for training future pastry chefs. The café is managed by the eponymous institute’s students and serves French-style pastries and bakes along with salads, pastas and the usual beverage suspects. We’d recommend starting off with desserts, to shuffle up the order of things — we think you’ll find you’d quite like to stuff yourself with that!
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by urbanaut A relaxed space in the middle of this bustling city, that offers a bunch of events, open air screenings, workshops, supper clubs and exhibitions. Keep an eye on their calendar to see what fun stuff the Courtyard crew is upto.
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by urbanaut Primarily a research centre, The Registry of Sarees is open to visitors who can learn more about their various textile-related activities, which include archiving, design and curatorial projects. Housed in an unassuming building in an industrial area, their beautiful workspace is Japanese-inspired with a small research library and a space for events and temporary exhibitions. The Registry also manages an important archive of khadi sarees that is available for viewing at request. They design and commission a limited collection of sarees that are available for sale at their office. Check out their Instagram page to find out about upcoming events or exhibitions or call them to fix a walk-through of their collection
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by urbanaut A nice change from the usual bustling café, Yogisthaan provides a mellow and relaxing atmosphere, very saatvik and healthy food (check out the menu beforehand if you can so that you're not too surprised) and a good spot to work out of and not be disturbed.
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by urbanaut Four cabins in the midst of lush plantations, with occasional visitors including peacocks and bison. The eco retreat is well alienated from phone calls and annoying messages– to go there is to truly get away from the rat race.
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by urbanaut This stunning homestay is plumb in the middle of lush environs and overlooks paddy fields and the Western Ghats. Sign up for treks or ask for a bonfire to wrap yourself in warmth against chilly nights. Add delicious Malnad-style nosh to the mix and you’ve got yourself the perfect vacation.
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by urbanaut Womens only fitness and football training followed by game time. The sessions are conducted on either Saturday or Sunday by Swetha - one of India’s best fitness trainers and NTC athlete & Tanvie - the first Indian woman to play for 2 English Premier League Clubs.
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by urbanaut Live music venue (one of the few surviving ones in the city) featuring experimental and upcoming artists both from India and abroad
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by urbanaut The International Society for Krishna Consciousness, also known colloquially as the Hare Krishna movement has many outposts in the world. The Bangalore temple is one of the largest ISKCON temples in the world.
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by urbanaut If ‘horsing’ around sums up your weekend plans, you’re in for a treat at Embassy Riding School. It’s India’s premier horse riding school just outside of Bengaluru and conducts lessons for jockeys at all levels, be they rookie or pro. EIRS has gorgeous tents for glamping on a free weekend, and suites for those who prefer solid walls. The Ai Cavalli Italian restaurant takes care of all your hunger needs in a cosy setting.
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by urbanaut One of Bangalore’s finer examples of modern Indian architecture, this newly built convention centre hosts a series of talks, art exhibitions and film screenings.
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by urbanaut Whether you want to learn pottery or you’d rather support the arts with your wallet, Oriri Studio is the place to head to. The studio currently focuses on ceramics but you’ll find it’s just as ideal for practicing your painting, pottery or decoupage. Founder-owner Meenakshi and her team also lease the space out for workshops and hobby classes at any level of experience.
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by urbanaut Sat at the foothills of Bangalore’s beloved Nandi Hills is this temple complex that’s at least a thousand years old. It’s a glorious example of Dravidian architecture; the temple complex houses two other temples added on by majestic empires that once ruled over Karnataka. Don’t miss the Shringi Theertha, the sunken temple pond whose surroundings are a feast for the eyes.
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by urbanaut Dyu Art Cafe is a local haunt frequented by students, entrepreneurs, and everyone in between. It’s set in an old Bangalorean bungalow with gorgeous wood panelling, traditional flooring and artwork on nearly every wall. The relaxed ambience is made more cosy by the shelves of books and traditional sit outs.
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by urbanaut Lovely way to start the day - visit the colourful flower market.
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by urbanaut Largest monolith in Asia - hike for incredible views (be warned, it’s steep)
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by urbanaut Lovely theatre house in south bangalore with a fantastic homestyke cafe and bookstore on site
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by urbanaut This unpretentious eco-resort cedes the stage to the calling card of the area — the rich biodiversity of Kabini. It’s on the backwaters of the Kabini dam, with cottages build out of the red rammed earth that comes and goes back into the soil. They’re gatekeepers of responsible tourism, so you’ll find plenty of Earth-friendly activities to enjoy here, from coracle rides to the must-do Nagarhole safaris.
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by urbanaut Set in a heritage building and transformed from a residence to a museum, the NGMA is impressive. Their permanent collection is interesting and their regular special exhibitions are usually very well-curated. Make a morning out of it and enjoy a bite at their cafe afterward
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by urbanaut This African-style boutique camp on the banks of the glorious Kabini River makes a convincing case for secluded glamping in the forest. The Bison is the closest to the Nagarhole Tiger Reserve and offers exquisite views of game from the camp tents and machans as well as during a safari. Wildlife photographers, conservationists and naturalists – keep in mind that you’re in the kingdom of the legendary Black Panther.
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by urbanaut This hidden gem is a wonderful getaway from Bangalore’s bustle without having to actually leave the city. The forest loop, which is 6.4 kilometres in total, covers all sorts of terrain and skill levels. That means you could go hiking, cycling and mountain biking in the same area. There’s lots of green cover so you can expect a few birdwatching opportunities too.
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by urbanaut A much needed spot in Bangalore that believes that fun and games is serious activity. What’s available includes - skate park, climbing wall, football, swimming, paintball, go karting, laser tag, target practise, game simulators and more
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by urbanaut Still quite the hidden gem that’s never usually crowded
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by urbanaut If you’re desperate for a quick getaway from Bangalore, head to Manchanabele Dam, only two hours or so away from the city centre. A nearby reservoir forms a beautiful lake to look out to from the top of a not-so-steep hill. There are a couple of trails of varying intensity that you could choose to explore, which lead you to different parts of the dam. We’d highly recommend visiting in time for sunrise and sunset.
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by urbanaut The best way to start your day - a walk, run, yoga session, picnic, or simple sit-down at one of the benches in this lovely park. Cubbon is the much-needed lungs of the city
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by urbanaut Bangalore is quite possibly India’s skate capital and Holystoked are the guys who started it all. Cave is Holystoked skatepark, free for everyone. It is by far the chillest skatepark built by and for skaters.
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by urbanaut An art school with a large contoured campus makes it an interesting space for flea market events and traditional art popups, that happen quite regularly. Makes a great family outing if something is going on, with a lot of interesting art and trinkets that you can buy.
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by urbanaut A modern museum in JP Nagar with an interactive ‘sound garden’, several galleries, a cafe and a learning center. The exhibits cover a wide range of topics, exploring the history of music in the subcontinent, various instruments, famous artists, patriotism and even Bollywood music. There are short films screened regularly, as well as high-end interactive displays.
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by urbanaut Doggos everywhere. Visit with your best (furry) friend or just go there to be surrounded by the gorgeous dogs that belong to the owners and the many cafe guests. This simple outdoor cafe in Whitefield is just.too.cute. On the weekends, they even have a doggy pool for some extra fun playtime.
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by Map My Stories A quiet reading community in Cubbon Park, now a worldwide reading movement (60+ cities). A book and a mat is all you need to join their quiet reading sessions.
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by Map My Stories Fly a Microlight aircraft as a Co-pilot. You taxi your plane on the runway and if you are up for it you might even be allowed to do the landing as well. These aircraft have relatively short take off and landing capabilities making them ideal for use at smaller airfields for recreational purposes.
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by Map My Stories Named after a 28 Kilometre wide banyan tree located nearby - Italian winemaker Lucio Matricardi’s vineyard with a handpicked crew of local farmers trained in the subtle nuances of viticulture curate tours and tastings of their signature collection.
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by Map My Stories A residential hydroponic farm run by Guruprasad Kurtkoti who left his well paying job in the United States to fulfil his dream of farming. The farm is mainly used for practical lessons and workshops.
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by Map My Stories An independent bookstore with a focus on Indian Vernacular writing. Also a venue for intimate literary, art and cultural events
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by Map My Stories A 4 floor art space for all things art - exhibitions, workshops, intimate performances and networking.
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by Map My Stories An intentionally understated organic farm run by performing artist Kirtana Kumar and her guitarist husband Konarak Reddy. The farm is artistically integrated to provide space for performances, workshops and retreats. A small hike from the farm offers magnificent views of Asia’s largest monolithic rock - Savanadurga.
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by urbanaut This farm to table restaurant generates zero waste and has a innovative menu. Chef Nayantara Bagla uses seasonal veggies for a meat-free menu that is delicious and sustainable. A must visit, especially for those checking out the neighbouring Bangalore Creative Circus.
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by urbanaut Women owned, women led, India’s first multibrand streetwear store. Discover over 25 limited edition brands; select Indian streetwear brands. Curators of Cool.
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by urbanaut This recently renovated marvel is a great place to check out for people of all ages (especially kids). The dome room shows are extremely fascinating and beautifully animated. Immersive experience with a chance to learn something new.
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