No better way to explore Bangalore than on the rails! The Namma Metro (aka “Our Metro”) is clean, cool, budget-friendly—and a surprisingly awesome way to DIY your own city tour. 🎟️
Whether you’re a first-time explorer or a budget-conscious wanderer, hop aboard and let the metro be your guide.
Green Line: A Taste of Old + Nature
📍Start: Nagasandra Station
Shop at IKEA (literally next to the station!) for cool Scandi buys + Indian prices
📍Stop: Sandal Soap Factory
Check out Orion Mall + lakeside cafes, or explore ISCON Temple for a spiritual break
📍Stop: Majestic / Kempegowda Station
The heart of Bangalore. Switch lines here, grab a quick bite, and walk around Gandhi Nagar’s local markets.
📍Stop: National College
Get off here for Basavanagudi charm:
- Bull Temple 🐂
- Vidyarthi Bhavan dosa stop 🥞
- Green lanes & classic South Bangalore vibes
Purple Line: City Sights + Culture Stops
📍Start: Whitefield (Kadugodi Tree Park)
If you’re coming from the IT corridor, start here and head into the heart of town
📍Stop: MG Road
Welcome to Central Bangalore:
- Window-shop the high street 👠
- Grab filter coffee at Indian Coffee House ☕
- Explore Church Street’s indie bookstores, cafes & street art
📍Stop: Cubbon Park
One of the best stops to stretch your legs:
- Lush gardens 🌿
- Vidhana Soudha (legislative building) 🏛️
- National Gallery of Modern Art
Perfect for a nature + culture detour.
📍Stop: Indiranagar
End your ride with:
- Craft beers at Toit or Arbor
- Fancy dinners or chill rooftop spots
- Trendy boutiques & dessert bars
Fares & Tips
- 💵 Tickets range from ₹10 to ₹60 max!
- 🎫 Smart cards are available for frequent travel (rechargeable)
- 🕘 Timings: 5 AM to 11 PM
- ⏱️ Trains every 4–10 minutes
- 📱 Use Mony for easy UPI payments at cafes, stores, and local vendors around stations!
Sample DIY Itinerary
Morning:
Start at Cubbon Park → explore the gardens + art museum → coffee near MG Road
Afternoon:
Hop to Indiranagar → shop + lunch + dessert → siesta or a stroll!
Evening:
Green Line to Basavanagudi → visit Bull Temple → dinner at a heritage eatery
All under ₹200—including food and train tickets!
Why Namma Metro is the Real MVP
✅ Beat traffic like a pro
✅ Safe for solo travelers
✅ Quick, affordable, and scenic
✅ Lets you see the real Bangalore—without the Uber surge 😉
💡 Pro Tips
📱 Download the official Namma Metro app or Google Maps for metro routes
🧾 Use Mony to pay for food, drinks & snacks at metro exits
📍 Plan your adventure around stations to avoid unnecessary walking
🕶️ Weekends = Less crowd, more chill!