Central Bangalore with MG Road, Brigade Road, UB City Mall, Cubbon Park, and Vidhana Soudha.

About Bangalore City Centre (MG Road)

MG Road (Mahatma Gandhi Road) is the historic commercial spine of Bangalore, a tree-lined boulevard where colonial-era buildings, luxury hotels, and modern shopping centres coexist. Brigade Road and Church Street branch off from MG Road, forming the city\'s primary retail and dining triangle. The area around MG Road metro station is the most convenient central hub for exploring Bangalore.

Bangalore\'s city centre blends colonial heritage with India\'s tech-driven modernity. Cubbon Park, a 300-acre green lung in the heart of the city, houses the impressive High Court and Vidhana Soudha (State Legislature) in grand neo-Dravidian style. The nearby Bangalore Palace, modeled after Windsor Castle, sits surrounded by the city\'s growing skyline. Lalbagh Botanical Garden, established in the 18th century by Hyder Ali, features a Victorian-era glasshouse and one of India\'s best collections of tropical plants.

The dining and pub culture is central to Bangalore\'s identity — this is India\'s pub capital, with microbreweries on every major road. From the legendary dosa at Vidyarthi Bhavan to craft beer at Toit Brewpub, from Biryani at Meghana Foods to fine dining at Karavalli, the food scene reflects the city\'s cosmopolitan population drawn from every corner of India.

Nearby Landmarks

Cubbon Park Vidhana Soudha Bangalore Palace Lalbagh Garden UB City Mall

Transport Options

Taxi

Cost INR 800-1200
Time 60-90 minutes

Follow "Taxi" signs at arrivals. Queue at official taxi stand. Metered fares, no need to negotiate.

Rideshare (Grab/Uber)

Cost INR 600-1000
Time 60-90 minutes

Arrivals level, designated pickup zone

Step-by-Step Directions

Board Vayu Vajra bus from outside arrivals. KIAS-7 goes to Majestic/MG Road area.

BMTC Vayu Vajra

Cost INR 230-300
Time 90-120 min
Frequency Every 15-30 minutes

Outside arrivals, bus bay

Quick Comparison

Option Cost Time Best For
Taxi INR 800-1200 60-90 minutes Convenience, groups, heavy luggage
Rideshare INR 600-1000 60-90 minutes Budget-conscious, app users
Bus/Shuttle INR 230-300 90-120 min Cheapest option

Good to Know

Late Night Transport

After midnight, Uber and Ola are available (INR 800-1,200 to MG Road). Airport taxis (prepaid counter) cost INR 900-1,200. BMTC Vayu Vajra buses run select routes until late but check schedules. Late-night trips benefit from empty roads — the journey takes just 45-60 minutes versus 2+ hours in daytime traffic.

Luggage Tips

Uber and Ola sedans handle standard luggage. The Vayu Vajra airport bus has luggage space underneath. MG Road area is walkable with luggage — the metro station has escalators. For hotels in the older areas around Infantry Road or Residency Road, narrow streets may require walking the last stretch from where taxis can access.

Accessibility

Kempegowda Airport is modern and fully accessible. Bangalore's Namma Metro has elevators at all stations and wheelchair spaces in trains. The city's sidewalks are notoriously poor — uneven, narrow, and frequently obstructed. MG Road and Brigade Road have better-maintained sidewalks than most areas. Major hotels offer accessible rooms. Pre-arrange accessible transport through your hotel.