Bangalore is a cosmopolitan city, a political hub, and the heart of India’s booming technology scene. Known as the “Garden City”, Bangalore (Bengaluru) has an affable climate combined with lovely parks, a burgeoning shopping scene as well as drinking and dining options unrivalled in South India. This means for many young Indians Bangalore is the place to be and the city is teeming with life. We love Bangalore as it’s great to see India’s progressive side, however, there’s not much to see historically and there’s little beauty in its architecture. Unless time is hugely on your side, or you have a late or early flight, we generally recommend skipping Bangalore and heading straight to Mysore. The road connectivity is good and the driving time is less than four hours. There is also the option to stay outside the city at The Ranch, which is home to the Big Banyan Vineyard.