Yelahanka

Getting there

By metro The Blue Line ( 4 ), opening in stages from 2026, will run along Outer Ring Road and connect the area directly to the Kempegowda International Airport.

By air The Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) is located in north Bangalore, making it easily accessible via airport taxis or buses.

Getting around

By metro The most reliable way to avoid traffic, with major stations connecting areas like Yeshwantpur, Peenya, and Nagasandra.

By BMTC bus An extensive network, including AC Volvo buses (Vajra) for comfort.

By auto Available for shorter trips within the area.

See

1 Dodda Alada Mara (ದೊಡ್ಡ ಆಲದ ಮರ; Big Banyan Tree). A giant 400-year-old banyan tree about 28 km (17 mi) from central Bangalore. This single plant covers 3 acres and is one of the largest of its kind. Buses can be taken from Majestic to Kengeri and then from Kengeri to Doda Alada Mara. There are direct buses from K. R. Market to Dodda Alada Mara, which stop just beside the tree. The tree is the natural home of numerous monkeys, and you should be careful with food, water, camera bags, and anything else that can be snatched away. (updated Feb 2017) 2 Mahatma Gandhi Botanical Garden (within the University of Agricultural Science campus). (updated Nov 2022)

Forts and palaces 3 Bangalore Palace, Palace Rd, Vasanth Nagar. Built by the Maharajas of Mysore. For many years the building was neglected as a tourist attraction but is now open to the public. This is a run-down building with paint peeling on the interior and is generally a tourist trap to be avoided. ₹100/450 for Indians/foreigners and ₹675 for a still camera. This includes an audio guide that points out rooms, photos and other things. (updated Jan 2023) 4 Chikkajala Fort. A Hoysala-era fort with Chennakesava temple ruins beside it. (updated Apr 2026)

Museums 5 HMT Heritage Centre & Museum, HMT Colony. 10:30AM-6:30PM (close Tu). The museum of Hindustan Machine Tools (HMT). (updated Jun 2025) 6 Science Gallery Bengaluru, 10-11, Bellary Rd, Sanjaynagar (bus: CBI). Tu-Th 10AM-6PM, F-Su 10AM-8PM, closed M. Inaugurated in 2024, this museum holds various artistic exhibitions and lectures with a view to science outreach and art-science collaborations. It does not have any permanent collection, but rather a series of temporary exhibitions each year. (updated Jun 2025)

Temples 7 Banaswadi Hanuman Temple (between Sri Uma Maheshwari Temple and Bethel Church, northeast 5 km (3.1 mi) from centre). Constructed in Dravidian style, it attracts numerous devotees, especially on weekends. It has smaller temples dedicated t

Do

Events 1 Aero India. Held in the second week of February every alternate year (the next one is in 2027), this is Asia's premier air show. Spanning 5 days but open to the public only on the last 3 days (F-Su), the show at the Yelahanka Air Force Base comprises a defence exhibition and air show. Fighter jets from around the world are on flying and on static display. Normally, there are two air shows every day - one in the morning and the other in the afternoon. Tickets can be purchased online or at select outlets - scan the newspapers for more information. Purchasing a ticket at outlets requires you to show a photo identification and tickets are non-transferable. (updated Nov 2022) 2 Concerts at Bangalore Palace Grounds. Check the local listings to see if any concerts are happening. Most international acts happen at Bengaluru Palace Grounds and the venue has hosted Metallica, The Rolling Stones, Bryan Adams, Iron Maiden, Deep Purple, Joe Satriani, Mark Knopfler, Aerosmith, Sting, Uriah Heep, Lamb of God, Megadeth, Machinehead, Scorpions among others. (updated May 2025) Flower Show (Biannual). 9AM to 5PM. A bi-annual affair at Lalbagh Botanical Gardens, during the Independence Day (August 15th) & Republic Day (January 26th). Various companies display their floral exhibits in this period, normally held from a week before the above-mentioned days. The main epicentre would be a Rose arrangement representing a theme, or a heritage structure, which attracts major crowd from around Bangalore. ₹50 entry fees. Mango Mela. 9AM to 5PM. An annual affair, at the beginning of summer, the season for the king of fruits. Normally, mangoes (raw & ripe), cultivated in Bangalore Rural and Ramanagara, as well as in neighbouring Kolar and Chikballapur, are brought and kept for show as well as sale during this period, at Lalbagh Botanical Gardens. A must-visit for mango fans. ₹30 entry fees.

Lakes 3 Anchepalya Lake. (updated Apr 2026) 4 Hebbal Lake (at the interchange of NH 44 and

Buy

1 Sampige Road. The heart of Malleswaram, connecting Sheshadripuram to IISc. Sampige Road is around 2 km (1.2 mi) long, has a wide range of shops that sells books, electronic items, silk sarees, handicrafts, cloth materials, Hindu pooja materials, sweets and all the trivial things you can buy on earth. Also try Malleswaram 8th cross on Sampige road (aptly named Brigade Road of Malleswram) for a vibrant shopping experience. Sampige Road is also home to best flower market and fruits market in Bangalore. If you are tired of going to individual shops you can go to department stores such as Fabmall, Foodworld and Nilgiris. (updated Jun 2025)

Books Tata Book House, IISc Bangalore. Has a large collection of technical books, on which it offers a flat 20 per cent discount. Lots of books in a small place. Also worth visiting just because it is in IISc Bangalore.

Handicrafts Kala Madhyam Store', 2nd floor, Flat No 2, Benson Town #77/8, Nandidurga Rd (Benson Cross Rd corner), [email protected]. Folk and tribal art paintings, handicrafts from across India, clothing for women. Specialises in wall murals of folk and tribal art as well as terracotta. Royal Arts & Crafts, ☏ +91 80 2248 4797. 21 K.H. Rd. Has a particularly wide selection of silk carpets and papier-mâché products.

Shopping malls 2 Element Mall. (updated Jun 2025) 3 ETA Namma Mall, Tank Bund Rd. (updated Mar 2026) 4 Galleria Mall. (updated Jun 2025) 5 Golden Heights, Dr. Rajkumar Rd. (updated Mar 2026) 6 Gopalan Legacy Mall, Mysore Rd. (updated Mar 2026) 7 GT World Mall, Magadi Rd. (updated Mar 2026) 8 Lulu Hypermarket. A grocery store with the biggest variety of products in Bangalore. (updated Mar 2026) 9 Mantri Square, Malleswaram (metro: Sampige Road 2 ). (updated Jun 2025) 10 Orion Mall (near Yeshwanthpur railway station and ISKCON temple). (updated Jun 2025)

Eat

Yogi's, #86, 21st Main, Banashankari 2nd Stage (near BDA Complex), ☏ +91 98 4584 9025, +91 98 4539 7363. The "Sakkat Burger" and "Sakkat Mexican" are a must have. Wide range of burgers, sandwiches, ice creams, shakes and sundaes available. Kadambam, West of Chord Rd (near Modi Eye Hospital in Rajajinagar). Maiya's, 11th Cross Malleswaram, ☏ +91 80 4341 4400. Features a great amount of South Indian cuisine, and then lets you buy some more to take home. And in case that you don't like it, there are more places upstairs that have different cuisine (Jayan