Bangaloreans! How’d you like to spend your weekends? Let me guess! It’s usually catching a movie, sauntering in a swanky mall or chilling at your favourite pub, right? Well, there are other ways to enjoy a day out in Bangalore that too without burning a hole in your pocket. So, here are 5 ways to explore Bangalore in style under ₹500.
1. Dart Games With Gang At K-OS The GameBar
The next time you are scratching your head wondering where you can chill with your gang, just head to K-OS The GameBar. Nestled in Koramangala, this is Asia’s first dart bar. Featuring 10 dart lanes, refreshing drinks and delicious food, you can pretty much spend an entire day here. The dart games start from ₹200 per person on an hourly basis. Order food platters, a beer or two and have a great time indulging in fun activities.
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2. Day Out At Lal Bagh With Meals At MTR
The Garden City of India, Bangalore is incomplete without its gardens, right? Even your trip or stay in Bangalore is incomplete without visiting the iconic Lalbagh Botanical Garden. A bonsai garden, beautifully carved tree barks, rose garden, vibrant flowers and even a Neera stall ( non-alcoholic toddy drink) ensure you have the time of your life. If you visit Lal Bagh before 9 am the entry is fee, otherwise, get ready to shell out ₹30 per person. After your Lal Bagh outing visit the 98-year-old Mavalli Tiffin Room (MTR), where you can indulge in South Indian meals, dosas and more for not more than ₹300 per person.
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3. Street Art In Malleswaram With Lunch At Iconic Iyer’s Mess
Malleswaram is one of the most beautiful areas in Bangalore. The old world vibes in Malleswaram will take you on a trip down memory lane. Spend a day exploring the gorgeous street art in Malleswaram and paying respects to the divine at some of Bangalore’s most iconic temples. Don’t forget to enjoy a hearty Tamil-Brahmin style thali, served on banana leaves at the 63-year-old Iyer Mess. The food is homely, delicious and nutritious. Best part? The entire meal would cost just ₹100.
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4. Create Your Own Artwork At Bistro Claytopia
Unleash your creativity and artistic skills at Bistro Claytopia. This artsy cafe in Koramangala gives you the chance to create beautiful art pieces while you sip a cup of hot coffee. At Bistro Claytopia, you can choose a ceramic piece that starts from ₹330 onwards and then paint it beautifully the way you’d want to. The cafe offers you paints and paintbrushes and even guides you while painting. Moreover, you can enjoy light snacks and coffee, while you paint away. Take your artwork home and let the memorabilia remind you of a day well spent.
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5. Catch A Play At Ranga Shankara
Ranga Shankara is a well-known theatre perched in JP Nagar, in South Bangalore. With over 400 performances in a year in different languages, this is one of the best places in the city to catch a play. Tickets for the play start from just ₹200 per person. It’s a celebration of art, culture and diversity. An enthralling performance awaits you at Ranga Shankara. Don’t forget to catch a cup of coffee and delicious South Indian food at the cafe after the performance.
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Folks in Bangalore! These are some of the fun ways you can spend your weekend with your family and friends. As we told you the best part, is it’s all about having a gala time for under ₹500 per person.