Bangalore - what to do on a weekend?

[Ynox]

Off to Bangalore at the end of the month. Will have a couple of days free on my trip - does anyone have any suggestions of things to do?

Cheers.

[nw28840]

I was there a few years ago and had a free weekend, company arranged for a one night stay down at a
National park south of Mysore - long journey by car , but well worth it .

Was the me price as staying in my Bangalore Hotel for the weekend.

I had a driver , well if you can call him that m just close your eyes and pray
Stopped at Mysore Palsve on the way and then on to the Park.
Game drive , evening meal and drinks.
Morning game drive , breakfast and them headed back to Bangalore.

Saw Elephants, monkeys, Indian buffalo (called Goor I think) and Indian Wild dogs - no Tigers though , wrong time of year.

Can't remember name of Park , but I'm sure you'll be able to arrange the trip once there...

Have fun.,,,,

[Ynox]

Thanks. Went and came back in one piece.

Ended up going to Mysore on the weekend. Saw the palace, Charmundi Hills, Brindavan Gardents and a few other places. Was a decent day trip, albeit long - 0600 we left, got back at 0030!

Agreed the driving in India is nuts. I thought we were going to crash several times. Good experience though and glad I went.

FYI to anyone else:

• Mysore is probably the best bet for a weekend get out and about trip. Not sure if Bangalore itself has much in the way of attractions.
• Watch out for crazy traffic and even crazier drivers!
• Food is good, I went mostly veggie but ate some meat. Didn't have a problem, and that included the lunchtime prison slop buffet in the office
• Really don't drink the water or use it to brush teeth. It's river water which has had some treatment.
• Fortune Select Trinity hotel (in Whitefield) is ok, beds are rock hard though. Service is a bit in your face and the wifi is ste.
• Allow plenty of time to get from A to B, traffic is so bad it often felt like I'd be better walking.
• Be wary that Indians will often say yes or make up fictitious answers to questions so as to not lose face.
• Allow plenty of time in BLR airport. Security took a while (got frisked even though the metal detector didn't go off) and there's no fast track. Also beware that they won't let you into the terminal until 3 hours before your flight.
• Get used to paying more than locals for tourist attractions. 40RP for a local, 200RP for a foreigner!