Bangalore, or Bengaluru, is a city that offers a perfect lifestyle contrasting a modern city and nature and beauty. Summers here are somewhat warm, but it is also pleasant weather when compared to some other cities of India. It has loads of stuff to do, green spaces to escape and family fun, so a summer in the city is a fantastic time to visit. Whether you are here visiting or you are a resident interested in some cool options to beat the heat, here is an entire guide to Fun Things to Do in Summer Bangalore.
1. Visit Cubbon Park – A Green Oasis
Cubbon park is one of the most famous parks in Bangalore, the green heart of the city. This beautiful garden is situated on 300 acres of land and is suitable to spend a summer morning jog, bike ride or a calm picnic with family. The cool shade of tree canopies, as well as, the outlandish flora wonders can be used as a nature form of cooling down.
- Peak time: Morning/evening
- Facilities: Picnic area, boat-riding, bicycle-riding, photographic areas, children’s playground
2. Attend lalbagh botanical garden
Another place that must be visited during summer in Bangalore is Lalbagh. Well known due to its glasshouse created after inspired Crystal Palace in London, the garden is the residence of thousands of the variety of the plants. Hot mornings in the summer time are the most appropriate to look at rare tropical vegetation and have a relaxing walk.
- Notable: Lalbagh Lake, Bonsai Garden, Flower Shows (Best to attend, when your time coincides with these shows)
- Memorable Moments: Great for People who love nature and photography, families
3. Take a Day Trip to Nandi Hills
In case of summer escapes in and around Bangalore, Nandi Hills would be best. Situated at the distance of nearly 60 km to the city, the hill station features the stunner sunrise views, fair weather and adventure fun to be found through cycling and paragliding.
- To do: Sunrise sight, summer palace of the Tipu Sultan and trekks
- Travel tip: The earlier it is the better.
4. Cannonball into Fun at Water Parks
The entire summer of Bangalore cannot be said to be complete without visiting a water park. The city also features some of the best water and amusement parks in South India where children and the adults get to cool off and have fun.
- Wonderla: The largest most popular water parkcluding thr thrilling rides and wave pools
- Innovative Film City: Interaction of entertainment realms and water attractions
- Fun World: A family-themed amusement with an urban center
5. Visit Bannerghatta Biological Park
Nature and wildlife enthusiasts can spend an enjoyable summer at Bannerghatta National Park which is only 22 km. away from Bangalore. It also contains numerous species of animals such as, tigers, lions, and elephants. The biggest attraction inside is the butterfly park which is wonderful in summers
- Activities: jungle safari, visit of the zoo, exploration of the butterfly park
- Best time: Morning hours of nice weather and moving animals
6. Go to within Bangalore Palace
Bangalore Palace is one of the indoor activities that any history buff should engage in during summer afternoons. This palace was constructed in 1878 and follows a Tudor- style architecture that is dominated by royal paintings, carvings, and antique furniture.
- Highlights: Audio guided tours, palace interiors, royal gardens
- Reviewing: Families, history lovers, architecture lovers
7. Treat yourself to street food and summer specials
The summer season is a time when the culture of food comes out in Bangalore with invigorating drinks and light bite kind of food. Sweet sugarcane juice at the roadside vendors to south Indian filter coffee, the city is abounded with delicious options.
- Food not to be missed during summer: Watery coconut, mango-pudding, masala dosa, chaats
- Better places: VV Puram Food Street, Indiranagar, Jayanagar
8. Take a leisure at the Ulsoor Lake
Ulsoor lake is cool destination as a boat ride in the summer evenings provides a revitalizing experience. Embedded in the nature, it is a quiet retreat in the heart of the burgeoning city.
- Activities: Boating, Evening walks, photography
- Tip: Go there after 5 pm when it is cool in the breeze
9. Independent and Automated Experiences Shopping and Indoor Escapes
In case of the bright sun, go inside and have a shopping time therapy with air conditioning comfort. Bangalore possesses the finest shopping malls in India and you can shop, have meals and even watch movies.
- Household shopping: Phoenix Marketcity, Orion Mall, UB City
- What to do: Shopping, rooftop restaurant, entertainment zones
10. Trails in Bangalore
Bangalore is home to multiple trekking expeditions, so, in case you are an adventure enthusiast, you would find plenty of trekking routes around Bangalore that are most appropriate during early summer mornings.
- Skandagiri Hills: known as night trekking and sunrise venue
- Savandurga Hill: Asia is one of the giant monolith hills.
- Ramanagara: This is also called as the Silk City and a good place to take short treks
11. Go to Art Galleries and Museums
Get inside and enjoy cool amusements on a day trip to Bangalore cultural hot-spots.
- National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA): Exhibition of the Indian modern artists
- Visvesvaraya Industrial and technological museum: This is fantastic with children and anyone in love with science.
- HAL Aerospace Museum: An interesting tour to the passionate admirers of aviation industry
12. Rooftops Cafes and Coffee
Evenings in Bangalore in summers are even better to spend at rooftop cafes with an excellent choice of food and a magnificent view of the city. Coolers, mocktails, and cooled brew also form a part of the menu in many cafes to overcome the heat.
- The hot places: Toit, Skyye Lounge, The 13th floor, Prost Brew Pub
- Experience: spend evenings in Bangalore in company of friends or relatives
13. Waterfall Day Trips in the Area
In summer also, most of the falls around Bangalore have plenty of water. A short driving adventure is a healthy escape for the weekend.
- Shivanasamudra Falls: Advised to be keep as a family trip about 135km away
- Mekedatu and Sangama: Beautiful riverside spot on the picnic
- Hunchi Falls: Pretty waterfall close to Kanakapura
The Best Stuff about Enjoying Summer in Bangalore
- Avoid spending a lot of time outside during the middle of the day or during the noon hours
- Bring sunscreen, sunglasses and a water bottle
- Wear light cotton to be comfortable
- Have both indoor and outdoor plans at hand so that you can vary them as a flexibility measure
Final Thoughts
Summer in Bangalore is associated with great prospects of exploration, rest and entertainment. If you are into nature and adventure or food and shopping or culture, you will find something you will love in the city. Bangalore offers a lot of fun things to do during summer: you can rest in botanical gardens such like Lalbagh and Cubbon Parks, go on exciting excursion to Nandi Hills or to water parks and so on.
Think sensibly on your outings, and beat the heat and it is sure to be a memorable summer at the Garden City this year!
