Best Places to Visit in Bangalore in December

30 curated destinations for December

December is the best month to visit Bangalore with cool weather, Christmas celebrations, and New Year festivities. Parks are lush, and the city offers perfect conditions for exploring.

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Top 30 Places to Visit

1
Tourist

Lalbagh Botanical Garden

Historic botanical garden famous for its diverse flora, glass house, and beautiful landscapes.

6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
₹10 for adults
Best: Morning hours

Activities: Garden walks, photography, flower shows

Lalbagh Botanical Garden3 min walk
Photo of Cubbon Park
2
Tourist

Cubbon Park

A sprawling 300-acre green oasis in the heart of Bengaluru, perfect for morning walks and nature lovers.

6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Free
Best: Early morning or evening

Activities: Walking, jogging, photography, bird watching

Cubbon Park2 min walk
3
Nature

Nandi Hills

Scenic hill station perfect for sunrise viewing and trekking.

6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
₹30 for adults
Best: Early morning for sunrise

Activities: Trekking, sunrise viewing, photography

Nagasandra45 min walk
4
Tourist

Bangalore Palace

Magnificent palace built in Tudor style architecture, showcasing royal heritage.

10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
₹230 for adults
Best: Morning hours

Activities: Palace tour, photography, heritage walk

Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station (Majestic)15 min walk
5
Religious

St. Mark's Cathedral

Historic Anglican cathedral with beautiful Gothic architecture.

6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Free
Best: Sunday service

Activities: Prayer, architecture viewing, peaceful reflection

MG Road10 min walk
6
Religious

St. Patrick's Cathedral

Beautiful Catholic cathedral with stunning stained glass windows.

6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Free
Best: Sunday mass

Activities: Prayer, architecture appreciation, peaceful meditation

MG Road8 min walk
7
Shopping

Brigade Road

Popular shopping and entertainment hub with cafes, pubs, and retail stores.

10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Free
Best: Evening

Activities: Shopping, dining, nightlife

MG Road5 min walk
8
Shopping

Commercial Street

Bustling shopping street famous for clothes, accessories, and street food.

10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Free
Best: Evening

Activities: Shopping, street food, bargaining

MG Road8 min walk
9
Shopping

MG Road

Premier shopping destination with numerous shops, restaurants, and entertainment options.

10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Free
Best: Evening

Activities: Shopping, dining, street food

MG Road1 min walk
10
Shopping

UB City Mall

Luxury shopping destination with premium brands and fine dining options.

10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Free
Best: Weekends

Activities: Luxury shopping, fine dining, entertainment

Cubbon Park10 min walk
11
Nature

Ulsoor Lake

Serene lake perfect for boating and peaceful walks around the perimeter.

6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Free
Best: Early morning or evening

Activities: Boating, walking, photography, bird watching

MG Road15 min walk
12
Nature

Bannerghatta National Park

Wildlife sanctuary with safari, zoo, and butterfly park.

9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
₹80 for adults
Best: Morning hours

Activities: Safari, zoo visit, nature walk

Jayadeva Hospital35 min walk
13
Entertainment

Wonderla Amusement Park

Thrilling amusement park with exciting rides and water attractions.

11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
₹899 onwards
Best: Weekends and holidays

Activities: Rides, water sports, entertainment shows

Kengeri25 min walk
14
Food

Hard Rock Cafe Bangalore

International restaurant chain with rock music theme and American cuisine.

12:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Free entry
Best: Evening and night

Activities: International dining, live music, rock memorabilia viewing

MG Road12 min walk
15
Food

Toit Brewpub

Popular microbrewery serving craft beers and continental food.

12:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Free entry
Best: Evening

Activities: Craft beer tasting, continental dining, socializing

Indiranagar15 min walk
16
Shopping

Phoenix MarketCity

Large shopping mall with diverse retail options, food court, and entertainment zone.

10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Free
Best: Weekends

Activities: Shopping, dining, movies, gaming

Whitefield (Kadugodi)10 min walk
17
IT Hub

Electronic City IT Hub

Major IT hub housing numerous technology companies and software parks.

24/7 (office hours vary)
Free
Best: Business hours

Activities: Business meetings, office work

Electronic City5 min walk
18
Tourist

Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace

Historic wooden palace showcasing Indo-Islamic architecture and Tipu Sultan's legacy.

8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
₹15 for adults
Best: Morning hours

Activities: Historical tour, photography, museum visit

Krishna Rajendra Market8 min walk
19
Religious

Bull Temple (Dodda Basavana Gudi)

Ancient temple dedicated to Nandi Bull, carved from a single granite rock.

6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Free
Best: Early morning or evening

Activities: Prayer, temple visit, photography

Lalbagh Botanical Garden12 min walk
20
Religious

ISKCON Temple Bangalore

Beautiful temple complex dedicated to Lord Krishna with stunning architecture.

4:15 AM - 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:20 PM
Free
Best: Evening aarti time

Activities: Prayer, spiritual discourse, prasadam

Indiranagar20 min walk
21
Shopping

Forum Mall

Popular shopping mall with diverse retail options and entertainment facilities.

10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Free
Best: Weekends

Activities: Shopping, dining, movies

Sri Balagangadharanatha Swamiji Station (Hosahalli)15 min walk
22
Entertainment

Innovative Film City

Entertainment complex with movie sets, adventure activities, and theme parks.

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
₹599 onwards
Best: Weekends

Activities: Movie sets tour, adventure sports, entertainment

Kengeri30 min walk
23
Government

Vidhana Soudha

Iconic government building showcasing Neo-Dravidian architecture.

External viewing only
Free (external viewing)
Best: Evening when illuminated

Activities: Photography, architecture appreciation

Dr. BR. Ambedkar Station (Vidhana Soudha)2 min walk
24
Government

High Court of Karnataka

Majestic red building housing the state's highest judicial authority.

Court hours only
Free (external viewing)
Best: Morning hours

Activities: Architecture viewing, photography

Dr. BR. Ambedkar Station (Vidhana Soudha)5 min walk
25
Cultural

National Gallery of Modern Art

Premier art gallery showcasing contemporary Indian art and sculptures.

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Closed on Mondays)
₹20 for adults
Best: Weekends

Activities: Art viewing, cultural events, workshops

Trinity8 min walk
26
Cultural

Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath

Cultural center promoting visual arts with galleries and workshops.

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
₹10 for adults
Best: Weekends

Activities: Art exhibitions, cultural programs, workshops

Sampige Road12 min walk
27
Cultural

Ranga Shankara Theatre

Premier theatre venue hosting plays, cultural performances, and festivals.

Show timings vary
₹200-500 per show
Best: Evening shows

Activities: Theatre shows, cultural events, festivals

Jayanagara10 min walk
28
Education

Indian Institute of Science (IISc)

Premier research institute with beautiful campus and scientific heritage.

Campus tours by appointment
Free (with permission)
Best: Weekdays

Activities: Campus tour, scientific exhibitions

Sampige Road15 min walk
29
Education

Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

Top business school with modern campus and academic excellence.

Campus visits by appointment
Free (with permission)
Best: Weekdays

Activities: Campus tour, business seminars

Banashankari20 min walk
30
Education

Christ University

Prestigious university known for academic excellence and beautiful campus.

Campus hours
Free (external viewing)
Best: Weekdays

Activities: Campus viewing, cultural events

Sri Balagangadharanatha Swamiji Station (Hosahalli)18 min walk

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