YANTRA 2026 delegate guide
Discover Bengaluru
Between conference sessions, experience a city where gardens, royal heritage and a vibrant contemporary culture meet.
Starting from NIMHANS Convention Centre
October weather
Pleasant · 18–28°C
Getting around
Metro · Cabs · Auto
Best explored
Early mornings & evenings
Around the city
Places worth your time
A thoughtful selection of Bengaluru’s green, architectural and cultural landmarks—all within easy reach of the conference venue.
01 · Nature & heritage
Lalbagh Botanical Garden
A 240-acre living collection with ancient trees, serene lakes and the landmark Glass House.
2.5 km from NIMHANS
2–3 hours
02 · City icons
Cubbon Park & Vidhana Soudha
Walk beneath rain trees, then admire Bengaluru’s monumental seat of state legislature.
5.5 km from NIMHANS
2 hours
03 · Royal Bengaluru
Bangalore Palace
Tudor-inspired architecture, wood-carved interiors and stories from the Wadiyar dynasty.
8.5 km from NIMHANS
1.5–2 hours
04 · History & craftsmanship
Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace
A teakwood palace of carved arches and balconies, once the summer retreat of the Tiger of Mysore.
4.5 km from NIMHANS
1 hour
05 · Old Bengaluru
Bull Temple & Basavanagudi
A giant monolithic Nandi beneath a Dravidian tower, framed by banyan trees and old-city lanes.
3 km from NIMHANS
1 hour
06 · Art & culture
Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath
Thirteen galleries of Mysore, folk and contemporary art inside a quiet colonial-style campus.
7 km from NIMHANS
1–1.5 hours
A free day in Bengaluru
One day,
beautifully spent.
An easy itinerary designed around NIMHANS, with enough room to slow down and enjoy the city.
07:00
Lalbagh morning walk
Enter through the main gate before the city wakes. Allow time for the lake and Glass House.
10:30
South Bengaluru breakfast
Try a traditional benne dosa, idli-vada and filter coffee around Jayanagar or Basavanagudi.
12:30
Cubbon Park & city icons
Stroll through the park toward Vidhana Soudha and the Karnataka High Court.
16:00
Bangalore Palace
Explore the palace grounds, then head toward central Bengaluru for an early dinner.
Know before you go
Travel essentials
From the airport
Kempegowda International Airport is about 40 km away. Allow 75–120 minutes by cab, depending on traffic.
Metro & local travel
Namma Metro is reliable for cross-city journeys. App cabs and autos are convenient for the first and last mile.
Plan for traffic
Leave extra time during 8–11 AM and 5–8 PM. Group nearby places together to make the most of your day.
What to carry
Light clothing, comfortable walking shoes, sun protection and a light layer for cool evenings are ideal in October.
29–30 October 2026 · Bengaluru
Make the most of your YANTRA journey.
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