Dating in Bengaluru: first dates and weekend trips

First date ideas in Bengaluru

• Cubbon Park

  Central Bengaluru

  Tree-lined paths in the middle of the city, quiet early on weekends, with the State Central Library's red building inside. Cubbon Park Metro station is at the edge.

• Lalbagh Botanical Garden

  Lalbagh

  Old trees, a lake and the glasshouse, which hosts flower shows around Republic Day and Independence Day. Morning walks here are a Bengaluru habit.

• Vidyarthi Bhavan

  Basavanagudi

  A decades-old restaurant famous for its crisp masala dosa. Expect a queue on weekends, which gives you time to talk.

• Church Street

  MG Road

  A short pedestrian-friendly stretch of bookshops, cafés and pubs, a few minutes from MG Road Metro.

• Indiranagar 12th Main and 100 Feet Road

  Indiranagar

  The densest cluster of cafés, breweries and restaurants in the city. Easy to start with coffee and move on if it's going well.

• Sankey Tank

  Malleshwaram

  A lake with a walking track in one of the city's oldest neighbourhoods. Follow it with filter coffee and snacks in Malleshwaram.

• Ulsoor Lake

  Halasuru

  A central lake with a walkway and islands, good for a short, low-pressure first meeting.

Weekend trips from Bengaluru

For when a few good dates turn into a plan to go somewhere together.

• Nandi Hills

  Karnataka

  The sunrise drive: leave before dawn, watch the clouds below the hilltop and be back for breakfast.

  about 1.5 to 2 hours by roadall year, best from September to February

• Mysuru

  Karnataka

  Mysore Palace, Chamundi Hill and the Devaraja market, with Srirangapatna on the way. The palace is lit up on Sunday evenings and during Dasara.

  about 3 hours by road or trainOctober to February

• Coorg (Kodagu)

  Karnataka

  Coffee estates, homestays, waterfalls and misty mornings. A slow, green weekend.

  about 5 to 6 hours by roadOctober to March

• Chikmagalur

  Karnataka

  Coffee plantations and treks up Mullayanagiri, Karnataka's highest peak.

  about 5 to 6 hours by roadSeptember to March

• Hampi

  Karnataka

  Boulder landscapes and the ruins of the Vijayanagara empire, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Rent cycles and explore at your own pace.

  about 7 to 8 hours by road or an overnight train to HosapeteOctober to February

• Puducherry

  Puducherry

  The French Quarter's yellow streets, the promenade and seaside cafés.

  about 6 to 7 hours by roadOctober to March

First-date tips for Bengaluru

• Plan around traffic: A cross-city drive at peak hour can take longer than the date. Meet near a Namma Metro station, or pick a neighbourhood close to both of you.
• Try a morning date: Breakfast at a darshini or a walk in Cubbon Park or Lalbagh is relaxed, cheap and very Bengaluru.
• Carry an umbrella: Rain can arrive suddenly, especially from June to October. Have a café nearby as a backup.
• Keep it public and tell a friend: Share your plan with someone you trust, and get there and back on your own.

Questions people ask

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  Is SwipeTrip available in Bengaluru?

  Not yet. SwipeTrip is opening city by city across India. Join the waitlist to get early access when it opens in Bengaluru.

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  What are good first date ideas in Bengaluru?

  A walk in Cubbon Park or Lalbagh, dosa at Vidyarthi Bhavan, bookshops and cafés on Church Street, the lake at Sankey Tank, or coffee in Indiranagar.

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  Where can couples go for a weekend trip from Bengaluru?

  Nandi Hills for a sunrise, Mysuru for a day or two, or Coorg and Chikmagalur for coffee country. Hampi and Puducherry work for a longer weekend.

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  Is it safe to meet a match from a dating app in Bengaluru?

  Video call before you meet, choose a busy public spot, arrange your own transport and tell a friend where you'll be. On SwipeTrip, every member is verified with Aadhaar and a live selfie before anyone can see them.

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  What is the weather like for dates in Bengaluru?

  Mild for most of the year. March to May is the warmest, and the rains usually run from June to October, so keep an indoor backup plan.