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India.com
5 days ago
- India.com
Bengaluru's Seasonal Secrets: When To Visit For The Ultimate Experience
The 'Garden City of India' and the 'Silicon Valley of India' are names given to Bengaluru because it is a destination to visit any time due to its pleasant weather and bustling city life. Nevertheless, every season has its unique flavor making different times of the year suitable for different activities. This spring, summer, winter, and autumn pattern is known as Bengaluru's seasonal calendar. Each season has advantages and disadvantages that help determine the best time to visit. Here's an exploration of Bengaluru's seasons to help you decide the best time for your visit. (February to April) Spring in Bengaluru is an excellent time to enjoy the natural surroundings of blooming flowers and beautiful gardens. The overall temperature in this season is between 18°C to 30°C which makes this season optimal for outdoor activities. A wonderful combination of these elements brings floral displays interconnected with nature, like the Annual Flower Show which is celebrated during the spring season in January or August. These months mark blooming seasons where one can visit Cubbon Park for amazing colorful blossoms alongside tranquil pathways. This season is characterized by heavy strolls in Lalbagh Botanical Garden, which has its flowers flowering for visitors to enjoy. Spring is a great season to explore Bengaluru's natural beauty without worrying about heavy rainfall or extreme sun. Features of visiting in Spring: This is the time we recommend visiting for comfortable weather accommodating any outdoor activities. Forget-Me-Nots, Oleander Lilies, and other beautiful flowers can be seen blooming in wonder during this season at gardens such as Lalbagh and Cubbon Park. Usually, cultural ceremonies like Ugadi, or the Kannada New Year, are celebrated around this time too. (May to June) Bengaluru is known to be cooler during the summer when compared to other parts of India where summer is extremely hot. Summer temperatures in Bengaluru range anywhere from 20°C to 35°C. Although afternoons can get warm, mornings and evenings are comfortable mainly due to the high altitude of the city. During summer, you'll find many people escaping the heat by enjoying the air-conditioned malls, art galleries, and museums in Bengaluru. The default option like the Bangalore Palace and National Gallery of Modern Art both cools and culturally satisfies. If you are in the need of escapism, then Nandi Hills is a hill station that provides a breath of fresh air to enjoy for the day. Features of visiting in Summer: Bengaluru has reduced heat, making it enjoyable when compared to other Indian locations. If you love indoor attractions and hill stations, then this is perfect for you. Karaga and Varamahalakshmi festivals are equally celebrated here with ceremonies starting from summer. (July to September) The lush greenery along with the frequent monsoon showers give an invigorating feeling alongside the charming fresh smell of rain. The weather during these months is comfortably cool, with temperatures ranging from 19 degrees to 28 degrees celsius. Such rainy days allow you to enjoy Bengaluru's lovely assortment of coffee shops and its cafe culture. Quirky cafes and eateries are spread all over the place in Koramangala and Indiranagar, serving delicious coffee, tea, and tasty snacks. Monsoon season is also one of the best times to enjoy the peaceful beauty of Ulsoor Lake or watch an engaging cultural performance at Ranga Shankara theatre. Be aware that the city's drainage system needs an update, so waterlogging and traffic delays are bound to happen due to heavy rainfall. Highlights of visiting in Monsoon: Perfect time to go trek and gaze at nature since the weather is delightful. Go café hopping and participate in cultural events. Best time for light outdoor activities because of the rainfall. (October to November) Bengaluru looks spectacular in autumn with the clear blue skies and slightly chilly temperatures. With the temperature ranging from 15°C to 28°C, this is when you can enjoy exploring the city to the fullest. Along with this, the city has festive events like Dasara (Dussehra) and Deepavali (Diwali), which include cultural shows, fairs, and citizens decorating the city with lights. Along with these spectacular events, this is a great time to enjoy the local food while doing some shopping at Commercial Street and the Chickpet market areas. Nature enthusiasts can plan their day trips after monsoons to waterfalls like Shivanasamudra and Chunchi Falls. Picnics in parks are also a good option. Highlights of Autumn: Excellent temperatures for sightseeing and festivals. Soothing waterfalls and greenery after the monsoon. Fabulous markets and celebrations. (December to January) The best time to visit Bengaluru is uncontestedly during December to January when the temperatures sit between 12°C and 25°C. The air is crisp and cool, which is refreshing and makes enjoying the plethora of city attractions much easier. Explore Vidhana Soudha, ISKCON Temple, and Bannerghatta National Park during this season and sweat not. And don't forget the enormous variety of food and music festivals Bengaluru offers, such as Karavali Utsav and the NH7 weekender during winter which people from all over the country are drawn to. For adventure junkies, winter provides the opportunity for trekking around the outskirts of Bengaluru too, Savandurga or Makalidurga for example. Highlights of Winter: Festivals and events bring vibrancy to the city. Ideal time for trekking and nature excursions. Comfortable weather and great for outdoor activities. Conclusion Amidst the numerous factors that make Bengaluru an all year round destination, it is without a doubt the climate that stands out the most. Depending on your personal preferences, the best time to visit may vary. For someone looking to experience adventure sports and cultural festivals, winter is the best season. Spring provides a colorful experience at the city's gardens. Monsoon and summer are the best for comfortable outings as well as indoor tourist attractions. Autumn is festive and full of beauty, offering the best of both worlds. Bengaluru is guaranteed to be a wonderful experience irrespective of when you visit because its history, culture, and modernity never fail to astound.
Time of India
23-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
SC asks Karnataka to release Rs 3,400 crore TDR to Wadiyars
NEW DELHI/BENGALURU: Supreme Court Thursday directed Karnataka govt to release transferable development rights (TDR) certificates worth Rs 3,400 crore in favour of the legal heirs of Srikantadatta Narasimharaja Wadiyar and others in lieu of acquiring 15-acre land at Bangalore Palace Grounds for widening Ballari and Jayamahal roads over 20 years ago. Disposing of contempt petitions and rejecting Karnataka govt's contention, a bench comprising Justices MM Sundresh and Aravind Kumar ordered the state to hand over TDRs to the respective complainants or their representatives. The state govt argued it succeeded in the writ appeal filed before Karnataka HC regarding the validity of Bangalore Palace (Acquisition and Transfer) Act, 1996, and urged the SC to consider their separate application for an early hearing of the civil appeal filed in 1997 on the same issue. It further claimed that for land acquired in 1994, its valuation was done in 2024. By the same yardstick, it would have to shell out more than 1 lakh crore if the entire 462 acres of Palace ground lands were to be acquired. Govt defied SC fiat: Family The state govt brought in Bangalore Palace (Utilization and Regulation of Land) Ordinance 2025 on Jan 29, seeking to reserve the right not to acquire portions of Palace Grounds land and decided not to utilise the subject land. On the other hand, counsel representing the erstwhile royal family/complainants insisted that the state govt is already in contempt and added the act of the state govt in issuing the ordinance was in defiance of the Supreme Court's order, as the same was issued after six weeks' time to implement the order pertaining to the issuance of TDR. On Dec 10, 2024, Supreme Court passed the order and fixed Rs 2,83,500 per square metre on Ballari Road and Rs 2,04,000 per square metre on Jayamahal Road as TDR rate. The total value of the TDR to be given to the erstwhile royal family was estimated to be Rs 3,011.7 crore in lieu of 15 acres and 17.5 guntas which was notified for acquisition for road-widening purpose. However, BDA calculated around Rs 11 crore as the compensation amount. The govt initially calculated it to be around Rs 1,400 crore.
The Hindu
22-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
SC directs Karnataka Government to release TDR certificates in favour of royal family heirs
The Supreme Court on Thursday (May 22, 2025) directed the Karnataka government to release Transferable Development Rights (TDR) certificates of over ₹3,000 crore for 15 acres and 39 guntas of Bangalore Palace Grounds acquired for widening the Ballari and Jayamahal roads to the legal heirs of the erstwhile Mysuru royal family. The judgment was pronounced by a Bench of Justices M.M. Sundresh and Aravind Kumar. The legal heirs, represented by advocate T. Harish Kumar and others, had moved the top court. In February, the court had ordered the State to deposit the TDR certificates while taking a stern view of the government's changing stands on the issue. The court had at the time referred to the State's move to promulgate the Bangalore Palace (Utilisation and Regulation of Land) Ordinance, 2025, giving itself the right to either acquire the property or not acquire it. The court had interpreted the promulgation of the Ordinance as a signal that the State was effectively dropping the road-widening plans rather than part with the TDR worth ₹3,000 crore. The State had promulgated the Ordinance in January 2025. Through the Ordinance it had reserved to itself the right to not acquire the land situated in the heart of Bengaluru city after the top court passed an order in December last year, directing it to issue the TDR. Earlier, the State had contended that the issuance of the TDR certificates would result in an additional 13,91,742 sq. feet of built-up area constructable in the city. This would approximately be of a notional value of ₹1,396 crores after deducting 60% of the guidance value. The Karnataka government had also filed a separate application urging the Supreme Court to take up 1997 civil appeal challenging constitutional validity of the Bangalore Palace (Acquisition and Transfer) Act, 1996.
