Balancing work and wanderlust: exploring Bangalore during a professional trip

I began my journey with the mindset of honoring all my work responsibilities while making time to explore the city whenever I could, embracing every moment that came my way. I reached a day early to begin exploring the city, as I knew my work schedule wouldn’t leave me with much time once it started.

I headed straight to Rameshwaram Cafe for my very first stop, eager to explore its iconic flavors

I landed at the airport and headed straight to my hotel. After freshening up, I couldn’t wait any longer and made my way to Rameshwaram Cafe to explore its flavors. I started with ghee Podi Idli, and the taste was absolutely mesmerizing; my mouth filled with rich ghee and irresistible flavors.

Next, I ordered the crunchy masala dosa, and once again, my mouth was filled with rich, comforting flavors. The dosa was perfectly crisp, and the chutneys served alongside were authentic, bursting with traditional taste and depth.

After tasting these delicious dishes, I ordered their authentic filter coffee, an absolute must-have. Without it, no one can truly leave this place, and how could I possibly be an exception? It was absolutely worth it. The taste was rich, authentic, and memorable.

Once I was done indulging in these delicious dishes, I headed off to explore my next destination.

Bangalore Palace: Where Vintage Vibes Come Alive

After enjoying all the delicious food, I decided to visit Bangalore Palace the same day, knowing that once work began, I wouldn’t get time to explore. So, I headed straight to the palace and explored it properly. Its vintage vibes, grand interiors, and antique furniture completely mesmerized me.

The palace was quite huge, and it took almost an hour to explore it completely. It felt different from the forts I had explored across North India in various states. This palace carried a distinct South Indian touch, which I truly loved. The outer architecture gave off perfect vintage vibes, and the crowd was at its peak. People were filled with curiosity and excitement to explore the palace

As my working days began, I got busy with work, but I still managed to find time in the evenings to explore the city.

During the first two days, I didn’t get much time to explore as I was busy with work, but I did go out for dinner with my team at one of the famous restaurants there. I was eager to explore the place, so I made the most of whatever time I had and enjoyed the food. I had a great time with my teammates; we discussed work, shared laughs, and made the moments truly enjoyable.

The environment was completely professional, yet comfortable. We talked about work, shared personal experiences, and had fun together.

On the third day, I finally managed to visit Church Street after work. I found the place adorable. It wasn’t very big, but there was a unique beauty in its simplicity. I spent almost two hours there, enjoying some ice cream. Sitting alone, I got lost in my thoughts. The place was calm, worth exploring, and the food was absolutely amazing.

On the fourth day, I visited the ISKCON Temple, and its beauty left me completely speechless. The temple was truly magnificent. unlike any ISKCON temple I had ever seen before, both in size and grandeur. The idols inside were unique and incredibly beautiful; I simply couldn’t take my eyes off them. I sat there, attended the bhajans, and walked around the temple, taking time to explore every corner as it was vast and peaceful. I also purchased a few things for my home and had prasad, which was absolutely delicious. Although the temple was quite far from my hotel, I still went for darshan as it was on my list, and the visit left me feeling deeply overwhelmed and fulfilled.

On the fifth day, I didn’t go anywhere as I was completely occupied and got free quite late from work. I stayed at my hotel, walked around, enjoyed some delicious sweets and food, went for a swim, and relaxed, especially since I had to leave the place the next morning.

On the sixth day, I woke up early as I had to leave the hotel. After having breakfast, I checked out and headed towards the airport. When I reached Bangalore Airport to catch my flight, I found it incredibly beautiful. The airport itself was truly impressive.

After completing all the formalities and the security check-in, I grabbed a coffee and boarded my flight. I thoroughly enjoyed the journey and captured some beautiful snaps from the window.