Do as the locals do: Seven must-do tips for Bangalore

A long time ago, in a forgotten era, a weary traveler on a horseback trudged along a path in southern India, looking for comfort and food. The road was barren and lonely until he came across an old lady with kind eyes, who looked like she had a morsel or two on her. Being of a generous nature, she gave a handful of boiled beans to the statesman, who is credited to have named the place that we now know as "Bengaluru".

Text by Amita Jagannath

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Do as the locals do: Seven must-do tips for Bangalore

Thus, a city was born and history unfolded. Today, the story of the weary passenger repeats itself day after day: Jetlagged travelers trudge into Bangalore exhausted from long-haul journeys looking for food (for the stomach and the soul) and a place to rest.

Known for its hospitality, multilingual Bengaluru welcomes people from around the world in its fold. Today, the old-world charms of Bengaluru are complemented by the modern comforts of Bangalore with its exquisite hotels and restaurants.

To make your stay as memorable as possible, here is a genuine Bangalorean's list of must-do's while visiting this vivacious metropolis:

  1. Savor the omnipresent "Masala Dosa" (pictured on the left), for example in the popular Vidyarthi Bhavan Restaurant, where the waiter skillfully balances ten plates on one hand, or in the nameless dosa joint deep in the bylanes of KR Road known only by the name ...