Stage 1 Travel Guide
Bengaluru
Popular places to visit
Nandi Hills
You can learn about the history of Chikkaballapur with a trip to Nandi Hills. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area.
Bangalore Palace
Stroll through crafted gardens and admire resplendent interiors in a stunning palace that seamlessly blends Indian and Tudor styles.
Manyata Tech Park
After visiting Manyata Tech Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Bengaluru. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its spas.
Lalbagh Botanical Gardens
These exotic gardens are home to century-old trees, rare flowers from around the globe and Bengaluru's version of London's Crystal Palace glass house.
Cubbon Park
Take a break from the city in this garden paradise, where natural landscaping and diverse plant displays complement its historic buildings.
UB City
During your visit to Bengaluru, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at UB City. Take some time to visit the spas in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
Bangalore: Mysore Tour with Lunch and Guide
Full-day Private Sightseeing Tour of Bangalore
Touristic Highlights of Bangalore (Guided Sightseeing Tour with Food Tasting)
Bengaluru: Guided Full-Day Trip to Mysore with Lunch Option
Day Trip to Shivanasamudram (Guided Tour from Bangalore)
Top hotels in Stage 1
The Oberoi, Bengaluru
Very good
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
The Leela Palace Bengaluru
The best staff and service in my experience. We forgot to take out I watch when checking out . The staff were extremely helpful and diligent in making sure we could retrieve the item from their lost and found
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Taj Bangalore
As usual a great stay — this is my go-to when I catch the BA flight to London. The spa was a little disorganised regarding a pre-booked appointment but the manager (didn’t get her name unfortunately) went above and beyond to resolve the issue.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
080 Transit Hotel T2
The place was good and service was good too
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Richmond Road, Bengaluru
Clean room, great hospitality, best staff
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
ITC Windsor, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Bengaluru
Fanntastish!
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Stage 1
Indiranagar
Restaurants and shopping are some noteworthy features of Indiranagar. Make a stop by 100 Feet Rd while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Indiranagar Station to get around town.
Domlur
If you're spending some time in Domlur, Old Airport Road and 100 Feet Rd are top sights worth seeing.
Bangalore City Center
Bangalore City Center is a destination travellers like for its spas, and you might hop aboard the metro at Mahatma Gandhi Road Station or Cubbon Park Station to explore sights like UB City.
Mahadevapura
Be sure to check out the restaurants and spas while you're strolling through Mahadevapura, and hop on the metro at Benniganahalli Station to see more of the surrounding area.
Koramangala
You'll enjoy the bars and spas in Koramangala. You might want to make time for a stop at St. John's Auditorium or 100 Feet Rd.
Marathahalli
Travellers like the museums in Marathahalli, and Old Airport Road is a top attraction you might want to visit.
