Bangalore offers a wide variety of ways to unwind and relax. From watching the latest Hollywood releases in the comfort of some of the best theatres in the country to parasailing at the Jakkur aerodrome, in Bangalore you can do it all.So whether you prefer outdoor activity, pub hopping, eating out, dancing or just relaxing by the pool at a swanky resort with your family, Bangalore offers you a host of choices.

Clubs and Resorts
Bangalore has a thriving club culture. Some of its clubs have a history stretching as far back as the heydays of the British Raj. Recent times have seen the springing up of a number of weekend resorts in and around Bangalore. Some of the older clubs in Bangalore are: The Bangalore Club, Century Club and the Bowring Institute.Some of the newer clubs and resorts include California Resorts, Eagleton Golf Village, Karnataka Golf Association, The Club, Manipal County, and Club Cabana.

Pubs
Bangalore's list of quality restaurants is endless. The city offers a wide choice of cuisine from the traditional to the exotic. Chinese, Thai, North Indian, South Indian or Continental, Bangalore has it all.

While the restaurants in Bangalore are second to none, what the city is really famous for are its pubs. Wherever you may be in Bangalore, a pub is usually just a stone's throw away. It manages to squeeze a British pub, German Beer Hall, Wild West saloon and Manhattan cocktail bar into one room, though you may well have a problem realising which one you are meant to be in. It's probably the plushest and most convivial the MG Road area pubs. And whether it is a basic, no-frills kind of place or an up-market meeting place for the elite, you can be assured of good beer, good service and a good atmosphere.

Movie Halls
Films are a passion with the people of Bangalore. There are more than 90 cinema halls all over the city, which screen movies in many languages. The Plaza on MG Road and the Galaxy on Residency Road both show first-run English-language films. Regional films are best watched at one of the many cinemas along KG Road in Gandhi Nagar. So if you enjoy watching films, Bangalore has a lot to offer you.

Amusement Arcades/Parks
Recent times have seen the mushrooming of many amusement arcades in Bangalore. These arcades offer facilities like video games, bowling alleys, karaoke parlours, cyber terminals etc. Another recent phenomenon is the concept of amusement parks near Bangalore. These are mainly places for family entertainment and they include facilities like huge swimming pools and water slides.

Discos
The unprecedented IT boom in Bangalore has attracted a large number of young professionals to the city. Barely out of college and with a large disposable income, these youngsters believe in working hard and playing even harder. Come Friday night and they head towards one of Bangalore's many discos to dance their blues away.

Outdoor Activity
Whether your interest is camping, trekking, kayaking, white water rafting, rock climbing, para-sailing, hang-gliding or parachuting, you can get all your thrills here.

Sightseeing
Karnataka is a delightful place with an amalgamation of various rich cultures, crafts, and heritage centers. It has an enviable posterity and presents much to be discovered. Bangalore enjoys the reputation of being a modern, high-tech city, it still offers a lot of places of historical interest for the avid sightseer to explore. A trip around the city can be a very interesting and provides a varied sightseeing experience. Palaces, museums, temples, churches, gardens, in Bangalore you can see them all.

For a detailed description of the major tourist attractions in Bangalore, click here.

Races
The Bangalore Race Course is one of the finest in India. Some of the biggest field stakes can be witnessed here. The racing season lasts from November to March and May and June.

Flower Shows
Lalbagh in Bangalore is a favourite venue for the famous annual flower show. Laid out in 1760 by Hyder Ali, Lalbagh stretches over 240 acres and houses a wide variety of tropical and sub-tropical plants. The flower show is held every August at the 18, 000 sq. ft. Glasshouse in Lalbagh. The first show was held in 1922, and since then flower shows have attracted visitors regularly on Independence Day and Republic Day. The pink cassias, golden acacias, purple jacarandas, flame-orange gulmohars and a huge variety of roses are a joy to behold.