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Bryan discovers food, places, people, history, instant noodles, challenges, the occasional dodo and a whole lot more than I expected. But that would probably be too long for a channel name.
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Exploring India in Bengaluru (Bangalore)! Visit Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace, Bangalore Fort, ancient Hindu temples and Bangalore Palace, with real sightseeing costs and tips for exploring the city

I booked an Uber Rentals private car and driver for four hours, planned my sightseeing route and thought I had everything organised.

**The cost was ₹1,390 for four hours**, which seemed like a fantastic way to explore the city without worrying about transport between attractions. You can even add your planned sightseeing stops directly in the Uber app.

Well, India had other ideas!

First, I couldn't find breakfast because everything seemed to open late. Then my Uber driver cancelled my carefully planned booking, and suddenly all my saved stops disappeared.

But once I finally reached Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace, things became much more interesting.

**Entrance to Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace cost ₹250 for foreign visitors.** I booked my ticket online in advance, and unlike some other Indian booking websites I'd tried, this one accepted my international bank card!

Official Archaeological Survey of India ticket booking:
https://asi.paygov.org.in/asi-webapp/

Inside the palace, I met an enthusiastic local guide who introduced me to its fascinating history, beautiful teak architecture and the story of Tipu Sultan, including his battles against the British and his pioneering rocket technology.

The guide offered to show me around for a donation. I really enjoyed his enthusiasm and knowledge, so I gave him ₹500. Unfortunately, he wasn't satisfied and asked for another ₹500! Something worth knowing if you visit — agree on a price before accepting a guided tour.

Next came an unexpected visit to an ancient Hindu temple, where I removed my shoes, explored the beautiful stone carvings and even received a blessing.

From there, I visited **Bangalore Fort, which is completely free to enter.** The enormous surviving walls and impressive entrance give you a glimpse of just how important this fort once was. You can also walk between the fort and Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace if you prefer to explore on foot.

Then it was back into the air-conditioned car for a drive through the colourful, busy streets of old Bengaluru, past markets, tiny roads and plenty of traffic!

I also made a brief stop outside Bangalore Palace, with its architecture inspired by Windsor Castle. I didn't go inside, but it was interesting to see such a different style of palace in India.

By the time my sightseeing trip ended, I'd actually only used **2 hours and 15 minutes of my four-hour Uber booking and travelled approximately 15 km.**

And despite all my careful planning, things had turned out very differently from what I expected.

This is what I'm discovering about travelling in India. Sometimes the best experiences happen when you stop expecting everything to follow your carefully prepared plan!

Come and discover another side of India with me.

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00:00 Exploring Bangalore with Uber Rentals
02:45 Hiring a Private Driver in India
03:35 Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace Tour
10:22 Visiting an Ancient Hindu Temple in Bangalore
12:16 Bangalore Fort – Historic Walls and Free Entry
15:03 Exploring Old Bangalore Streets and Markets
17:58 Bangalore Palace – A Quick Look Outside
19:15 Uber Rentals Costs and India Travel Tips

#IndiaTravel #Bangalore #Bengaluru

Exploring Bangalore (Bengaluru), India, as a solo female traveller! From the famous Lalbagh Botanical Garden to a traditional Andhra Bhojanam meal at Nandhini Deluxe, this day was full of unexpected discoveries.

I had a wonderful day planned, starting with Bangalore's hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus. Well, that didn't quite work out! After trying to figure out how to buy tickets and when the bus actually operated, I decided to change plans and explore Bengaluru another way.

My first stop was Lalbagh Botanical Garden, a beautiful 240-acre green space right in the middle of Bangalore. There are enormous ancient trees, a 3-billion-year-old rock, a historic glasshouse and even a 270-year-old mango tree. The only problem? I kept getting lost, and quite a few places I wanted to explore were closed!

After all that walking, I was starving, so I headed to Nandhini Deluxe to experience traditional Andhra cuisine.

I ordered the Andhra Non Veg Meals (₹550), a traditional Andhra Bhojanam served on a banana leaf. What arrived was an incredible spread of rice, biryani, chicken curry, chicken kebab, rasam, sambar, curd and other delicious accompaniments. Some of it was seriously spicy!

Fortunately, the wonderful restaurant staff helped me figure out how to eat everything properly. I even learned about the Indian tradition of folding your banana leaf towards or away from yourself when you've finished eating.

And then I discovered what might just be the Indian secret to surviving all that spicy food: curd and lime soda!

Along the way, I share some practical experiences of travelling independently around India, including:

- Getting around Bangalore using Uber and auto rickshaws
- Visiting Lalbagh Botanical Garden
- Cash, UPI payments and international bank cards
- Discovering authentic Andhra food in Bengaluru
- The little challenges and surprises of solo travel in India

The day ended with a visit to a Scottish pub, a Bangalore rainstorm and an unexpected dinner back at my hotel.

Travelling solo isn't always about having everything perfectly organised. Sometimes the best discoveries happen when your original plans completely fall apart.

Come along and discover another side of Bangalore with me!

00:00 Does Bangalore Have a Hop-On Hop-Off Bus?
01:29 Is Lalbagh Botanical Garden Worth Visiting?
04:56 Lalbagh's 3-Billion-Year-Old Rock
06:33 Why Are These Botanical Garden Attractions Closed?
09:15 Searching for Lalbagh's 270-Year-Old Mango Tree
10:42 The Problem With Cashless Payments in India
12:23 How Cheap Is Uber in Bangalore?
13:53 Andhra Bhojanam at Nandhini Deluxe, Bangalore
16:21 How Do You Eat a Traditional Andhra Meal?
18:18 Which Way Should You Fold Your Banana Leaf?
19:26 The Indian Secret to Surviving Indian Food
20:08 Why My International Bank Card Was Rejected
21:23 Bangalore Rain Changes My Dinner Plans

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Did you know that India was experimenting with military rocket technology back in the 1700s?That's just one of the fascinating things I discovered while exploring the historic side of Bangalore.I visited Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace, wandered through the remains of Bangalore Fort and even received a blessing at an ancient Hindu temple.Of course, getting there wasn't quite as straightforward as I'd planned. My carefully organised sightseeing trip started going wrong before I'd even found breakfast!But that's becoming one of my favourite things about discovering India. You never quite know what's going to happen next.Come and explore with me:youtu.be/nMvst8_BVV8When you travel, do you prefer exploring historic places or discovering modern everyday life? ... See MoreSee Less

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