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    Bangalore

    Bangalore

    Bangalore is a budget paradise, and you can pull off a very comfortable vacation in the capital of Karnakata. Affordable accommodation can be found aplenty, tour packages and travel deals abound, what more could you need? And Bangalore is not just a cheap destination where you can spend your holidays and nothing more.

    This city is full of life and full of things to see and do, from interesting museums to fascinating temples, palaces and parks. If you’re curious about what this colorful city has to offer, check out the top 5 things to do in Bangalore.

    Watch a cricket match

    Cricket is a very popular passtime in many parts of India, and you can watch a match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, the home ground of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and Indian Premier League team with a huge number of fans. If you’re in Bangalore in March through May, you should definitely buy a ticket (but make sure you buy a ticket in advance).

    Hike

    Nandi Hills, photo by Harsha K R on Flickr

    If you want to get out of the city for a while, head to the Nandi Hills, a spell biding place that can be visited any time of the year, even in the rainy season. You can reach the top of the hill by bike, car or bus, and wander around the vineyards, visit caves and monuments.

    Another good place for hiking near Bangalore is Bilikal Rangaswamy Betta, where you can see a stunning temple built under a rock.

    Watch a play at the Ranga Shankara

    Ranga Shankara is the most famous theater in Bangalore, opened 2004, which aims to promote theater in a variety of languages for very affordable ticket prices. The theater shows at least six plays a day, six days a week, so whenever you travel to Bangalore you have the chance to watch performances and groups from India and abroad. Many plays are performed by traveling group that each show different perspectives.

    Go to the spa

    Bangalore has a number of spas that combine the best of Western and Eastern spas. You can find spas offering authentic Ayurvedic massages, spas that use only eco-friendly products, Thai massages and scrubs, etc. After a hot and sweaty day spend sightseeing around Bangalore, there’s nothing more relaxing and cleansing than a spa treatment.

    Visit the flea market

    Bangalore flea market, photo by Marry Jane Watson on Flickr

    There are lots of upscale shops in Bangalore, but for some good old fashioned bargain hunting head to the flea market, where you can find dozens and dozens of stall selling everything from cheap jeans to trinkets, second hand computers, and wares from all across India. The market takes place every Sunday on Sultanpet, Cottonpet, and Chickpet  Street.

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