Bangalore has an addictive vibe that is hard to ignore. The charming city is full of lovely lakes, lively cafes, inviting pubs, trendy restaurants, enticing shopping streets, and what not?! Whether you are visiting the city alone as a traveler or for professional reasons, there is an endless list of possibilities of places to explore and things to indulge in once you have checked-in at one of the hotels in Bangalore. Let’s take a peek at some of the exciting things to do in Bangalore alone.
1. Attend a Play
#1 of 12 Best Things to Do in Bangalore Alone
When you are alone and wandering, nothing gives you delightful company the way art does. So how about watching a play this evening? Bangalore has many venues where comedies, musicals, and plays are conducted on a regular basis. Here are a few theatres we recommend: Read more about things to do in Bangalore
Ranga Shankara
- Location: JP Nagar
- Go for: Theatrical performances from India and abroad
Jagriti Theatre
- Location: Whitefield
- Go for: Plays, concerts, comedy, and dance performances
Alliance Francaise De Bangalore
- Location: Vasanth Nagar
- Go for: Concerts, film festivals, dance dramas, comedy nights
KH Kala Soudha
- Location: Basavanagudi
- Go for: Plays and dramas spinning around Kannada fables and modern subjects
Ravindra Kala Kshetra
- Location: Sampangi Rama Nagara
- Go for: Opulent drama revolving around mythology and folklore
2. Visit Fairs and Exhibitions
#2 of 12 Best Things to Do in Bangalore Alone
Bangalore hosts a number of fairs and handicraft exhibitions across various locations at different times of the year. Make sure to visit some of these and enjoy a glimpse of the rich art and culture of the country and indulge in soulful shopping. You can check out:
Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath
- Location: Seshadripuram
- Timings: 10:00 am to 5:30 pm, closed on Sundays
Sunday Soul Santhe
- Location: Whitefield
- Timings: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
3. Catch a Live Gig
#3 of 12 Best Things to Do in Bangalore Alone
Love swaying to the beats of live music? The city has many hotspots where you can let your hair down and chill out while enjoying a live gig. We suggest you head out to the following places:
Hard Rock Café
- Location: St. Marks Road
- Timings:
- 12:00 pm to 1:00 am (Monday to Saturday)
- 8:30 am to 1:00 am (Sundays)
Humming Tree
- Location: Indiranagar
- Timings:
- 1:00 pm to 11:30 pm (Tuesday to Thursday and Sunday)
- 1:00 pm to 1:00 am (Fridays and Saturdays)
- Closed on Mondays
Pebble
- Location: Sadashiv Nagar
- Timings:
- 7:00 pm to 11:30 pm (Sunday to Thursday)
- 7:00 pm to 1:00 am (Fridays and Saturdays)
4. Spend Some Time with Books
#4 of 12 Best Things to Do in Bangalore Alone
If you are a bibliophile, Bangalore is nothing less than a paradise for you. The iconic bookstores and libraries in the city are counted among the best places to visit in Bangalore alone. Check out a few popular destinations for bibliophiles in the city:
Blossom Book House
- Location: Church Street
- Timings: 11:00 am to 9:00 pm; every day
Goobes Book Republic
- Location: Church Street
- Timings: 10:30 am to 9:00 pm; every day
The Bookworm
- Location: Church Street
- Timings: 10:00 am to 9:00 pm; every day
State Central Library
- Location: Vittal Mallya Road
- Timings: 8:30 am to 7:30 pm; Closed on Mondays
5. Go for a Morning Walk at Cubbon Park
#5 of 12 Best Things to Do in Bangalore Alone
How about taking a stroll through the greenest space in the city before the roads wake up to the rush hours? Cubbon Park is the perfect place to start your day off on the right foot with a refreshing walk. It is one of the best places to visit in Bangalore with friends, with your partner, and of course, all by yourself. With more than 6000 plants and trees, this place is a soothing treat to your senses.
- Location: Kasturba Road
- Timings:
- 6:00 am to 7:00 pm (Monday to Saturday)
- 6:00 am to 7:45 pm (Sundays)
- Entry Fee: No entry fee
6. Enjoy a Cycling Tour
#6 of 12 Best Things to Do in Bangalore Alone
Cycling tours are one of the best ways to get around the nooks and corners of a city and discover little-known facts about it. The best part is that it’s a pollution-free way to explore the city. You can get in touch with one of these organizations and clubs for a cycling tour in Bangalore:
- in
- BumsontheSaddle
- Bangalore Cyclists Group
- Bangalore Brevets
- Ride A Cycle
- Pedal in Tandem
7. Take a Walking Tour of the City
#7 of 12 Best Things to Do in Bangalore Alone
Exploring a city on foot has its own charm, especially when it’s a guided tour. You will be able to learn a lot of unknown aspects about the city when you take part a walking tour. Some of the popular walking tour organizers in Bangalore include:
- Bangalore Walks (Heritage Walks, Nature Walks, History and Culture Walks)
- The Oota Walks (Food Walks)
- Bengaluru by Foot (History Walks and Food Walks)
- Unhurried (Market Walks, Nature Walks and Bungalow Walks)
- Indian National Trust For Art and Cultural Heritage (Heritage Walks, Fort Walks, Temple Walks, and Tree Walks)
8. Visit Art Galleries
#8 of 12 Best Things to Do in Bangalore Alone
The vibrant art scene in Bangalore is something that you must not miss out on when you are visiting the city alone. You can enjoy the works of legends as well as new-age artists at the several art galleries here. the following are the top art galleries in Bangalore that are worth a visit: Read more: Things to do in Bangalore in Night
National Gallery of Modern Art
- Location: Vasanth Nagar
- Timings: 11:00 am to 6:30 pm; closed on Mondays
Mahua Art Gallery
- Location: Armane Nagar
- Timings: 10:00 am to 7:00 pm; closed on Sundays
Sublime Galleria
- Location: Ashok Nagar
- Timings: 11:00 am to 8:00 pm; closed on Sundays
Gallery G
- Location: Lavelle Road
- Timings: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm; closed on Sundays
Crimson Art Gallery
- Location: Cunningham Road
- Timings: 11:00 am to 7:30 pm; closed on Sundays
9. Spend an Evening at a Lake
#9 of 12 Best Things to Do in Bangalore Alone
The beauty of Bangalore lies in the fact that this metropolis has managed to keep its touch with nature intact. The lovely lakes dotting the city testify to this fact. Spend an evening at one of the lakes in Bangalore and soak in nature’s beauty while watching the sun bid adieu to the day. Here’s where you can go:
- Ulsoor Lake
- Lalbagh Lake
- Hebbal Lake
- Madiwala Lake
- Sankey Tank
Also Read: Waterfalls in Bangalore
10. Enjoy Some ‘Me’ Time at a Café
#10 of 12 Best Things to Do in Bangalore Alone
The best part of traveling alone is that you learn you enjoy your own company and what better way to have some ‘me’ time than over a cup of steaming coffee? Bangalore is known for its wonderful cafes, some of which are done up in unique ways. Why not explore a few of the most interesting cafes in the city?
DYU Art Cafe
- Location: 5th Block, Koramangala
- Timings:
- 10:00 am to 10:30 pm (Sunday to Saturday)
- 12:00 noon to 10:30 pm (Mondays)
- Cost for one: ₹ 400 approx.
- Best known for: Kerala style setting, spectacular pieces by renowned artists on display
Dialogues
- Location: 4th Block, Koramangala
- Timings: 10:00 am to 11:00 pm; every day
- Cost for one: ₹ 300 approx.
- Best known for: A unique concept that allows you to consume everything for free but pay for the time you spend there
Atta Galatta
- Location: 5th Block, Koramangala
- Timings: 11:00 am to 8:00 pm; closed on Mondays
- Cost for one: ₹ 100 approx.
- Best known for: A huge collection of regional literature, baked goodies
Therpup – A Dog Café
- Location: Whitefield
- Timings: 11:30 am to 9:00 pm; closed on Tuesdays
- Cost for one: ₹ 400 approx.
- Best known for: A place to hang out with dogs
Also Check: Café in Bangalore
11. Eat and Drink Like a Local
#11 of 12 Best Things to Do in Bangalore Alone
One of the most charming features of Bangalore is that the city makes everyone feel welcome. In fact, you will find a number of pubs and eateries in the city that are single-friendly. Here are some of the best pubs in Bangalore where you can have a whale of time alone.
Watson’s
- Location: Ulsoor
- Timings: 11:00 am to 1:00 am
- Cost for one: ₹ 700 approx.
Skyye Lounge
- Location: UB City, Lavelle Road
- Timings:
- 5:30 pm to 11:00 pm (Sunday to Thursday)
- 5:30 pm to 1:00 am (Fridays and Saturdays)
- Cost for one: ₹ 1300 approx.
Three Dots & A Dash
- Location: Indiranagar
- Timings: 12:00 noon to 1:00 am
- Cost for one: ₹ 700
Plan B
- Location: Ashok Nagar
- Timings: 12:00 noon to 11:30 pm
- Cost for one: ₹ 600
12. Explore the Streets
#12 of 12 Best Things to Do in Bangalore Alone
Streets have a unique magic of their own – you can be alone, and yet you are in the company of hundreds of people. Bangalore is known for its streets where you can indulge in shopping, street grubs, and what not?! Our top picks include: Read also: Shopping Streets in Bangalore
Commercial Street
- What to shop for: Clothes, spices, jewelry
MG Road
- What to shop for: Rosewood, sandalwood, brass items
Majestic Market
- What to shop for: Chinese and local electronics items, perfumes, garments
Brigade Road
- What to shop for: electronics, garments, jewelry, and footwear
Jayanagar 4th Block
- What to shop for: artwork, footwear, household goods
VV Puram
- What to eat: Dosa, Gulkand, Dal Holige
Shivaji Nagar
- What to eat: Mutton Kebab, Chicken Roll, Bheja Fry, Suleimani Tea
Mosque Road-Frazer town
- What to eat: Sheekh Kebab, Haleem
Johnson Market- Richmond Town
- What to eat: Samosas, Shawarmas
Things to do in Bangalore if you are Alone
13. Go Karting
Adrenaline rush, mixed with rubber tyres vrooming across the go-karting track gives an extreme sense of exhilaration to the adventure sports lovers in Bangalore. One of the best ways to have an exciting evening in Bangalore does not require a special skill set but does need a heart filled with daredevilry. The small four-wheeler cars are big enough for one, but you can also race along the track with your friends. International standards software coupled with a state-of-the-art race track that is equipped with safety barriers are a treat not only for seasoned go-karters but even for amateurs.
- Location: Play Arena, Kasavanahalli. Other good go-karting locations are at Torq03 at E-Zone Club at Marathahalli and Raceway Motorsports at Pattareddypalya.
- What you must do: Just have a great time!
- Opening hours: 10.30 AM – 10 PM for Play Arena. Most of the other arenas are generally open from 10 AM to 8 PM
- Entry Fee: Monday to Friday ₹150 for 6 laps. Saturday & Sunday ₹200 for 6 laps
14. Attending Music Gigs
Bangalore is a city which comes to nightlife and what a night it is if you spend it enjoying some live music gigs which are an integral part of Bangalore. The city has played host to several prominent music bands in the last few years. Names like Metallica, Iron Maiden and Guns n Rose have all entertained the Bangalore crowd. The genre of these live gigs includes everything from rock, pop, EDM, Sufi, jazz, and even the all-time favourite Bollywood.
- Location: Some popular venues that host these music gigs are Indigo XP in Koramangala, Hard Rock Café on MG Road, and The Humming Tree in Indiranagar.
- What you must do: You do need to book your tickets in advance as almost all of these gigs always run houseful.
- Opening hours: Mostly in the evenings but be prepared for a long wait before the gig actually begins
- Entry Fee: The tickets are generally priced around 3000 but it varies according to the performing artists and music groups.
15. Meditating and Rejuvenating at Art of Living International Centre
Art of Living Centre is not only an experience for the body but for the mind and soul as well. You can indulge in some seva, satsang, and meditation here to attain a state of bliss for the mind and to garner some divine knowledge. Built on a lush green hillock, the ashram offers a rejuvenating experience to the soul through its calm and serene landscape, amidst which the ashram stands pretty as a picture.
- Location: Kanakapura Road, Udayapura
- What you must do: Yogic meditation with some yoga and visit the Ayurveda Panchakarma Centre
- Opening hours: 6 AM to 9 PM
- Entry Fee: Free
16. Offering Prayers at ISKCON Temples
Connecting with the Almighty is done best when done alone, away from the worries of the world. And if you are out on such a quest in Bangalore, then ISKCON Temples are your destinations. Bangalore is blessed to have two of these, Sri Radha Krishna Temple and Sri Sudarshana Narasimha Temple, both unparalleled in beauty and serenity. Both these temples pay homage to Lord Krishna and are flocked by devotees from all across the globe.
- Location: ISKCON Sri Radha Krishna Temple is at Hare Krishna Hill in Rajaji Nagar and Sri Sudarshana Narasimha Temple is at Vaikuntha Hill on Kanakapura Road.
- What you must do: Krishna Lila Theme Park at Vaikuntha hill
- Opening hours:15 AM to 8.20 AM
- Entry Fee: Free
Also check couple friendly hotels in Bangalore
Feeling lonely is never an option when you are traveling alone in Bangalore. So, go out and make the most of your time in this wonderland of a city.
Hi Kartik. Thank you for this. I will be going to Bangalore in October. I come from the Philippines and I am female. I have been discouraged by friends who have been to India and by friends who are Indian nationals to roam the city alone. Of course I am well aware to observe basic personal safety measures. Still, do you think it is safe for me to roam the places you listed above alone? Thanks again.