Luxury Travel Guide: Bengaluru

Accommodation

$120-400 per night

Upscale hotels, luxury resorts, premium serviced apartments, heritage properties

Food & Dining

$40-120 per day

Fine dining restaurants, hotel dining, premium cafes, exclusive culinary experiences

Transportation

$25-80 per day

Private car with driver, premium rideshare, helicopter transfers, luxury airport services

Activities

$50-200 per day

Premium tours, exclusive experiences, spa treatments, private guides, VIP access

Eat at local darshinis and street food stalls instead of tourist restaurants (typically 60-80% cheaper)

Use metro and city buses instead of app-based cabs for daily transport (saves 70-85% on transportation costs)

Stay in areas like Koramangala or Indiranagar instead of central business districts (20-40% lower accommodation costs)

Visit free attractions like Lalbagh Botanical Garden and Cubbon Park instead of only paid experiences

Book accommodation 2-3 months in advance during peak season (typically 25-45% savings)

Shop at local markets like KR Market instead of commercial malls (50-70% lower prices)

Take advantage of lunch thalis at local restaurants (usually 40-60% cheaper than dinner portions)

Relying solely on app-based cabs instead of using metro and buses (can triple transportation costs)

Eating only in Westernized restaurants and avoiding local cuisine (typically doubles food expenses)

Staying only in central business districts without considering well-connected residential areas (often 30-50% more expensive)

Not accounting for traffic delays when budgeting time and transport costs (can lead to expensive last-minute bookings)

Ignoring seasonal pricing patterns and booking during peak periods without advance planning