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The perfect morning

A fruit seller pushes his cart past the Vidhan Soudha, Karnataka's legislative assembly, Bangalore, February 26, 2010 Get up in the morning go to the coffee board or or Koshy's or MTR for breakfast. And then head to Cubbon Park, adjacent to the Chinnaswamy Stadium, for a walk before going past the Vidhan Soudha which houses Karnataka's legislative assembly. These few hours will make your day.

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Take a drive

Take a drive along the Outer Ring Road which defines new Bangalore.

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Visit the Nandi Hills

Go for a drive to Nandi Hills (57km from Bangalore, off National Highway 7) and catch the breathtaking scenery of the surrounding countryside. It's 600 metres above the surrounding plateau and has steep cliffs on the sides, as well as the summer fort of Tipu Sultan. Be there at 6am to catch the sunrise while standing above the clouds.

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Lal Bagh

A family sits under the cover of a bougainvillea tree at the Lalbagh Botanical Garden, Bangalore, February 22, 2010 Visit Lal Bagh. Eat biryani at the military mess near the Banshankari bus stand. Eat Punjabi food at Bobby Da Dhaba near the Ulsoor police station. Drive over the Electronic City flyover.

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Cariappa Park

Residents of the city jog, walk and exercise at Cubbon Park, Bangalore, February 26, 2010 Take an early morning walk at the Cariappa Park.

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Where to

  1. Samarkand

    If you miss north Indian food, head to Samarkand for a smorgasbord of kebabs and curries.

  2. Chancery

    A short walk from the stadium, the Chancery (from Rs 5000 for early birds) is a well-equipped hotel that's complete value for money.

  3. Pecos

    Pecos (Tel 91 80 25586047), a long-time favourite with beer-drinkers, plays classic rock.

Must Do

Take a drive

Take a drive along the Outer Ring Road which defines new Bangalore.

Tips for Travellers

Bangalore's traffic police frequently check motorists for their alcohol intake - especially around MG Road area, and around other places where there are many pubs - and not just on weekends. So, if you have a car, pick a designated driver for the night or be very sorry.

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