Best Places to Visit in Bangalore in August
August continues the monsoon festivities with celebrations like Janmashtami adding cultural excitement to rainy days. The Western Ghats around Bangalore turn emerald green, perfect for day trips to waterfalls. In the city, enjoy indoor cultural events, cafe hopping, and the unique monsoon atmosphere.
MG Road
Premier shopping destination with numerous shops, restaurants, and entertainment options.
Opening Hours
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Shopping
Best Time to Visit
Evening
How to Reach
Take metro to MG Road station
Nearby Metro Station
Cubbon Park
Purple Line - 0.7 km
Phoenix MarketCity
Large shopping mall with diverse retail options, food court, and entertainment zone.
Opening Hours
10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Shopping
Best Time to Visit
Weekends
How to Reach
Take metro to Whitefield station and walk 10 minutes
Nearby Metro Station
Cubbon Park
Purple Line - 0.7 km
Electronic City IT Hub
Major IT hub housing numerous technology companies and software parks.
Opening Hours
24/7 (office hours vary)
Entry Fee
Free
Type
IT Hub
Best Time to Visit
Business hours
How to Reach
Take metro to Electronic City station and walk 5 minutes
Nearby Metro Station
Cubbon Park
Purple Line - 0.7 km
Bull Temple (Dodda Basavana Gudi)
Ancient temple dedicated to Nandi Bull, carved from a single granite rock.
Opening Hours
6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Religious
Best Time to Visit
Early morning or evening
How to Reach
Take metro to Lalbagh station and take auto/bus
Nearby Metro Station
Cubbon Park
Purple Line - 0.7 km
ISKCON Temple Bangalore
Beautiful temple complex dedicated to Lord Krishna with stunning architecture.
Opening Hours
4:15 AM - 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:20 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Religious
Best Time to Visit
Evening aarti time
How to Reach
Take metro to Indiranagar and take bus/auto
Nearby Metro Station
Cubbon Park
Purple Line - 0.7 km
Commercial Street
Bustling shopping street famous for clothes, accessories, and street food.
Opening Hours
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Shopping
Best Time to Visit
Evening
How to Reach
Take metro to MG Road station and walk 8 minutes
Nearby Metro Station
Cubbon Park
Purple Line - 0.7 km
Brigade Road
Popular shopping and entertainment hub with cafes, pubs, and retail stores.
Opening Hours
10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Shopping
Best Time to Visit
Evening
How to Reach
Take metro to MG Road station and walk 5 minutes
Nearby Metro Station
Cubbon Park
Purple Line - 0.7 km
UB City Mall
Luxury shopping destination with premium brands and fine dining options.
Opening Hours
10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Shopping
Best Time to Visit
Weekends
How to Reach
Take metro to Cubbon Park station and walk 10 minutes
Nearby Metro Station
Cubbon Park
Purple Line - 0.7 km
Forum Mall
Popular shopping mall with diverse retail options and entertainment facilities.
Opening Hours
10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Shopping
Best Time to Visit
Weekends
How to Reach
Take metro to Hosahalli station and take bus/auto
Nearby Metro Station
Cubbon Park
Purple Line - 0.7 km
Wonderla Amusement Park
Thrilling amusement park with exciting rides and water attractions.
Opening Hours
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Entry Fee
₹899 onwards
Type
Entertainment
Best Time to Visit
Weekends and holidays
How to Reach
Take metro to Kengeri station and take bus/cab
Nearby Metro Station
Cubbon Park
Purple Line - 0.7 km
Innovative Film City
Entertainment complex with movie sets, adventure activities, and theme parks.
Opening Hours
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Entry Fee
₹599 onwards
Type
Entertainment
Best Time to Visit
Weekends
How to Reach
Take metro to Kengeri station and take bus/cab
Nearby Metro Station
Cubbon Park
Purple Line - 0.7 km
Bannerghatta National Park
Wildlife sanctuary with safari, zoo, and butterfly park.
Opening Hours
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Entry Fee
₹80 for adults
Type
Nature
Best Time to Visit
Morning hours
How to Reach
Take metro to Jayadeva Hospital and take bus/cab
Nearby Metro Station
Cubbon Park
Purple Line - 0.7 km
Nandi Hills
Scenic hill station perfect for sunrise viewing and trekking.
Opening Hours
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Entry Fee
₹30 for adults
Type
Nature
Best Time to Visit
Early morning for sunrise
How to Reach
Take metro to Nagasandra and take cab/bus
Nearby Metro Station
Cubbon Park
Purple Line - 0.7 km
National Gallery of Modern Art
Premier art gallery showcasing contemporary Indian art and sculptures.
Opening Hours
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Closed on Mondays)
Entry Fee
₹20 for adults
Type
Cultural
Best Time to Visit
Weekends
How to Reach
Take metro to Trinity station and walk 8 minutes
Nearby Metro Station
Cubbon Park
Purple Line - 0.7 km
Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath
Cultural center promoting visual arts with galleries and workshops.
Opening Hours
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Entry Fee
₹10 for adults
Type
Cultural
Best Time to Visit
Weekends
How to Reach
Take metro to Sampige Road station and walk 12 minutes
Nearby Metro Station
Cubbon Park
Purple Line - 0.7 km
Ranga Shankara Theatre
Premier theatre venue hosting plays, cultural performances, and festivals.
Opening Hours
Show timings vary
Entry Fee
₹200-500 per show
Type
Cultural
Best Time to Visit
Evening shows
How to Reach
Take metro to Jayanagar station and walk 10 minutes
Nearby Metro Station
Cubbon Park
Purple Line - 0.7 km
Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
Premier research institute with beautiful campus and scientific heritage.
Opening Hours
Campus tours by appointment
Entry Fee
Free (with permission)
Type
Education
Best Time to Visit
Weekdays
How to Reach
Take metro to Sampige Road station and take bus/auto
Nearby Metro Station
Cubbon Park
Purple Line - 0.7 km
Indian Institute of Management Bangalore
Top business school with modern campus and academic excellence.
Opening Hours
Campus visits by appointment
Entry Fee
Free (with permission)
Type
Education
Best Time to Visit
Weekdays
How to Reach
Take metro to Banashankari station and take bus/auto
Nearby Metro Station
Cubbon Park
Purple Line - 0.7 km
Christ University
Prestigious university known for academic excellence and beautiful campus.
Opening Hours
Campus hours
Entry Fee
Free (external viewing)
Type
Education
Best Time to Visit
Weekdays
How to Reach
Take metro to Hosahalli station and take bus/auto
Nearby Metro Station
Cubbon Park
Purple Line - 0.7 km
St. Mark's Cathedral
Historic Anglican cathedral with beautiful Gothic architecture.
Opening Hours
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Religious
Best Time to Visit
Sunday service
How to Reach
Take metro to MG Road station and walk 10 minutes
Nearby Metro Station
Cubbon Park
Purple Line - 0.7 km
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