Start The New Decade With 10 New Experiences

One of the city’s oldest, the bustling KR Market is made up of countless stalls and street vendors, hawking everything from strings of jasmine to dumbbells. The flower market is touted to be one of Asia's largest, so wake up early for this one and enjoy all the colours and scents (a multi sensory immersive experience).

VV Puram AKA Thindi Beedi in Basavanagudi is translated literally to “Food Street”, get food incorporating all elements. Be it ice wafers, fire paan, or pani puri -- they’re all there! From hot greasy dosas, to crunchy Congress peanuts, you’ll be delighted. Just remember that the street only comes alive post 7 and you can eat to your heart's content.

“Namma Ooru... Bengaluru !! Who are we?? BFC !!” If you've been living in Bangalore and haven't caught a single game of Bengaluru FC, you certainly are missing out. Head over anytime Bengaluru FC is playing, in fact, there are a few home games in January, so, go get your tickets and catch the Blues in action.

When in Bangalore, you gotta try the famous Donne Biryani at Shivaji Military Hotel located in Jayanagar. It is one of the best Military Hotels in town and serves the most authentic Donne Biryani. There are chances that you might not get a table here but it sure is worth to eat biryani even if it is while standing on the streets. If Biryani is your one true love, you gotta go here and eat it all, come what may. 

CUPA’s Second Chance Adoption Centre in Dommasandra off Sarjapur Road is a sprawling two-acre facility for rescued pups meant for adoption. With everything a dog could need including a splash pool, mango trees to lounge under and lots of space to frolic, head there with some doggy treats and love to spend time with some furry babies. Just call and let the staff at the center know you’re coming. And remember, if you’ve always wanted a dog, this is the perfect place to adopt, not shop.

If you’re looking to go to Nandi Hills for the sunrise, temples, and colonial houses, block the whole day and add Devanahalli Fort to your day. Built in the 15th Century, both the fort and Nandi temple are steeped in rich heritage. You will find a stone plaque and a large memorial marking the place as Tipu Sultan’s birthplace at the fort, and a colonial era guesthouse atop Nandi Durga.

Devoted entirely to sound and music, The Indian Music Experience is a spot like no other in the country. With a sound garden that is an experience unto itself and large musical installations that you can chime, play and hum into, this sound park is one you don’t wanna miss. They also conduct classes and workshops should you be interested in picking up a hobby. 

You have to be at Kumara Krupa Road and Chitrakala Parishath for the flea markets and exhibitions that happen year all year round on a regular. With over 100 stalls featuring work of lesser-known artists from across the country, the whole street is cordoned off, and you can buy art from artists directly. They have flea markets quite regularly so keep an eye out for their events on Facebook so you can go there and shop to your heart's content.

A trip to NIMHANS’ (National Institute of Mental Health and Science) brain museum opens your eyes to the fascinating workings of the human brain. For over 35 years, NIMHANS’ Neuropathology department has been collecting brain specimens to use them in training their students.