If you are new in Bangalore and feel that it is just an urban city full of IT parks and corporate offices, and you will have no place to take your beloved, then think again. Apart from malls and restaurants, Bangalore has a number of spots which will only increase your romance. Here are some places to visit in Bangalore for couples where you can spend some quality time with your partner, away from prying eyes.
You will be spoilt for choice when you come to Lumbini Gardens because this huge space has so many things to offer. You can go boating with your partner in the Nagawara Lake, which is completely eco- friendly and you can enjoy the rides available in the park. There is also a wave pool, which is great for a summer date. You will find many snacks bar and eateries here and the shaded pathways are perfect for walking hand in hand.
Location: Hebbal
Timings: 8 am to 7 pm
Attraction: Boating in Nagawara Lake
Yes, this seemingly conventional spot reinstates the fact that in romance, keeping it simple is the best. The Lalbagh Botanical Garden is the perfect place to enjoy a stroll with your loved one, hand in hand. It has some amazing tropical plants and flower shows are held are regularly. There is also a lake and you can simply sit by it and enjoy the evening. The aquarium will give you a glimpse of myriad marine life.
Location: Lalbagh
Timings: 9 am to 6 pm
Attraction: Flower shows
The fact that Bangalore is known as the Green City is largely due to this amazing park. This huge expanse of a park is filled with boulevards, flowers beds, and even dense woods. There is a wonderful rose garden and the city central library is also located here. You will find a wide range of flora and school children are often brought here to make them acquainted with various kinds of plants.
Location: Cubbon Road
Timings: 6 am to 6 pm
Attraction: City Central Library and Boulevards
Your trip to the city cannot be complete unless you have visited the famous Bangalore Palace. It is a replica of the British Palace in Berkshire and the architecture here is amazing. There are regal ballrooms, along with acres of landscaped gardens and floor to ceiling the gothic windows which only enhance the magnanimity of the place. Your beloved will be enthralled when you take her for a walk in the royal gardens or take a ride on the royal carriage.
Location: Palace Road, Vasanth Nagar
Timings: 11 am to 5 pm
Attraction: Carriage ride in the lawn
The Grover Zampa Vineyard in Bangalore in the suburbs of the city is a great way to spend a date. Go for wine tasting and take a relaxing walk in the vineyard. The wine tasting tour is always special and both of you can learn about wine making together. Watching the grapes at their various stages of production is very interesting as well.
Location: Zampa Vineyard
Timings: Anytime
Attraction: Wine tasting, of course!
If you and your partner are the more adventurous type, then you can head for a safari at the National Park. It is actually a safari park, an aquarium, and a butterfly enclosure, all rolled into one so there are no dearth of activities here. The best thing is that there are a number of trekking trails here and so you can go for an exploration together. You will get to see various species of deer, rabbits, wild buffaloes and reptiles, along with a huge variety of birds and butterflies.
Location: Bannerghatta
Timings: 7 am to 5 pm
Attraction: Trekking and wildlife gazing.
This happens to be the best place in Bangalore to enjoy a picnic and the islands are perfect to spend some alone time together. Boat ride here is a most sought after activity and you are sure to fall in love with this place. The added bonus is bird sighting as many migratory birds come here during the winters.
Timings: Anytime
Attraction: Boat ride.
The Thattakere Lake is a little way beyond the Bannerghatta National Park and is a hidden gem because most people do not go beyond the park. However, this pristine lake is a sight to behold with various species of birds enjoying themselves in the greenery. You can also trek to the lake and it will be a very invigorating walk.
Timings: anytime
Attraction: Bird watching
This is one of the more unconventional places to visit in Bangalore and is truly a picture perfect location on the city outskirts. If you happen to visit right after the monsoons, then you will be greeted by greenery you have not seen before. Unlike other waterfalls, it is perfectly safe to go for a swim here and it is one of the most romantic things ever. It is one of the best places for couples in Bangalore.
Timings: Anytime
Attraction: Take a swim beneath the waterfall
This is perhaps the best place in Bangalore to enjoy magical sunrise and sunsets. There are so many trees here and again, migratory birds come here in huge numbers. Couples also take romantic pictures with the sun setting at the backdrop. Although a very small section of the lake is open to the public for environmental reasons, this place is worth a visit.
Timings: Ideally during sunrise and sunsets
Attraction: Migratory birds
This tank is located in the Malleswaram region of Bangalore and it is surrounded by greenery on all sides. It has a dense cover of trees and walking through them is really idyllic. You will love the calm atmosphere and the tranquility of the place.
Timings: Anytime
Attraction: Dense tree cover
This amazing waterfall on the outskirts of Bangalore is also sometimes known as the Pearl Valley. It has a great height of 92 meters and when water plunges from such a height and meets the pond below, the spray splashes like pearl beads indeed. The waterfall is full of greenery and visiting especially after the monsoons will take your breath away. You can also take a dip in the lake of the waterfall and enjoy a romantic swim together.
Location: Pearl Valley
Timings: Anytime
Attraction: Magnificent beauty of the waterfall.
If you want to go for a trek or a drive through the wilderness, then Nandi Hills is the perfect location. The rolling hills have so much to offer, from old forts to temples, from hidden lakes to trekking trails. Exploring the hills on a weekend will surely bring both of you closer. You can drive right up till the top, which is known as Tipu’s Drop and enjoy the view of the surroundings.
Location: Nandi Hills
Timings: Anytime
Attraction: exploring the wilderness
If you are looking for a nearby, but offbeat destination to visit with your beloved, then Sakleshpur is the place for you. You can go camping in the banks of the Cauvery River or go for a boat ride. Take a coracle ride or trek through the wilderness around. You may also try out all sorts of adventure activities like zip lining, or take a swim in the calming waters. The region will provide you with all sorts of options to try out and you will end up having a great ride together.
Timings: Anytime
Attraction: Adventure sports
There is nothing like a trip into the land of clouds together to bring both of you together. Go to the Jakkur Airfield to have some adventure and enjoy a hot air balloon ride. As you go higher, you will see the entire city of Bangalore spread out before you. There are so many people who have even proposed to their partners while taking this ride.
Location: Jakkur Airfield
Timings: Anytime
Attraction: Amazing view of Bangalore city from the top.
Visiting the Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium will surely give you star studded evening to share together. The planetarium is an affordable place to visit and yet will provide you with all the excitement that you need. You will love the time that you spend together while gazing at the stars.
Location: Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium
Timings: Show timings
Attraction: Star gazing
There is nothing like a shared hobby which helps bring couples together and creating a work of art is definitely a great thing to do. You can take up a hobby together like making clay pottery, painting, or taking cooking classes. And, if you are up for it, even sign up for salsa lessons. There are so many studios and workshops held all over the city from time to time and this way you will also get to know each other better.
Location: Studios across the city
Timings: Workshop timings
Attraction: All kinds of couple’s activities
There can be nothing better than taking your partner for a romantic lunch or dinner and this restaurant will offer you a great spread, serving a variety of cuisine. The dining house is set amidst a farm and you will love the rustic feel with modern touch. Your beloved will surely be impressed as you wow her with an amazing platter one after another. It is also one of the best places to enjoy candlelight dinner in Bangalore.
Location: Farm setting
Timings: Lunch and dinner hours
Attraction: Various kinds of cuisine
In Bangalore, you will find no dearth of places to impress your beloved and a few such trips will surely make both you fall head over heels in love.
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