Bangalore by Tuk-Tuk: It Didn’t Quite Go to Plan!

I asked my tuk-tuk driver to show me the spirit of Bangalore: beyond the usual temples and mosques. It didn’t quite go to plan. Join me for a ride through Bangalore (Bengaluru), India, with busy streets, wandering cows, a wholesale market and a road crossing that does little for my reputation as a fearless traveller. There’s also an unexpected garlic purchase, a camera-button mishap and a journey that brings us back to where we started. Some of the most interesting bits didn't make it on camera. Typical. If you enjoy curious journeys and the occasional wrong turn, subscribe to Jim Driver: Still Curious. As I say in the video: they do get better. Believe me. Where would you send me to find Bangalore's spirit? Tell me in the comments. Exploring Bangalore travel with a local tuk-tuk driver to see the city as it wakes up. After a good night's sleep and breakfast, I met my driver to see what he had planned for the day. This is not a polished Bengaluru tour or a guide to the city's top sights, but rather an honest, unfiltered look at navigating the busy streets. We wove through traffic, past local landmarks like the mosque, capturing the rhythm of the city from the back of the auto-rickshaw. It is these simple, unscripted moments—the chaos of the traffic, the brief stops at local spots, and the perspective of a driver who knows these roads—that define my India vlog experience. I wanted to share the reality of just being here, moving through the noise and the life of the city. If you enjoy slow, honest travel stories, please subscribe to Jim Driver: Still Curious. What is the most memorable ride you have ever taken in a new city? Let me know in the comments. #Bangalore #IndiaTravel #TukTuk