Each year, as March rolls in, Bengaluru slips into something softer. Its streets blush pink, trees bloom in unison, and the city transforms into a living poem. In a bustling urban landscape known for tech parks and traffic, this short-lived spectacle is nothing short of magical.
Though often confused with “cherry blossom”, the stars of this show are Tabebuia rosea—also known as Pink Trumpet Trees. Native to Central and South America, these trees have made their home here thanks to botanists and planners who once envisioned a greener, more colorful Bengaluru.
And they succeeded. Come spring, the leaves fall away, leaving behind canopies of clustered pink blooms that line the roads, frame the lakes, and brighten up even the busiest junctions.
A Citywide Bloom: Where to See It
What makes this bloom special is that you don’t need to head to the hills to witness it. Bengaluru’s pink season happens right where life does—along everyday commutes, weekend markets, and quiet neighborhood lanes. Here’s where to catch it:
- Cubbon Park & Surroundings: The Central Library zone and MG Road nearby become picture-perfect with blooming trees.
- Jayanagar & Basavanagudi: Known for their tree-lined roads, these neighbourhoods turn into pink tunnels, especially around 3rd and 4th blocks.
- Indiranagar & Koramangala: 100 Feet Road and inner lanes burst into pastel hues—charming even the most fast-paced corners of the city.
- Ulsoor Lake & Benniganahalli Lake: Petals fall gently into the water, creating postcard-worthy reflections.
- IISc, Sadashivanagar & Malleshwaram: These older localities are full of hidden lanes where the Tabebuias bloom quietly, undisturbed.
- Yelahanka: A surprise in the north, where entire stretches light up in pink, making for scenic drives.
- AECS Layout & Kundalahalli Gate: Eastern Bengaluru turns unexpectedly poetic—with even the medians and roadside trees blooming beautifully.
- Silk Board Junction: Yes, even here—perhaps the city’s most unlikely photo spot—pink trees soften the steel and cement.
Not Just Pink: A Rainbow of Blooms
While the pink Tabebuia steals the spotlight, Bengaluru is no stranger to colour. The city’s skies turn golden with Copper Pods, its parks glow with the fiery orange of Gulmohars, and Jacarandas bring a soft lavender haze to the avenues. Yellow Trumpet trees (Tabebuia aurea) add bursts of sunshine to streets and medians, blooming in clusters that mirror their pink cousins. African Tulip trees, with their brilliant flame-colored flowers, and Millingtonia, with white bell-like blossoms that perfume the night air, add to the city’s floral orchestra. The Rain Tree (Samanea saman), also known as the Monkey Pod Tree, typically blooms from March to May and again towards the end of the year, with pink and white flowers dotting its canopy. No matter the season, Bengaluru always seems to be in bloom—quietly, beautifully.
And yes, it’s happening around Nandi Meraki
This season, if you’re near Nandi Meraki, you’ll notice the streets gently blush there too. The view of the cherry blossom is particularly spectacular—offering yet another reminder that even as the city grows, nature still finds space to bloom.
So wherever you are—driving to work, sipping chai at a corner café, or walking your dog—take a moment. Look up. Bengaluru is blooming.
At Nandi Meraki, we find ourselves surrounded by this seasonal poetry, making everyday life feel a little more magical.
“Trees are poems the earth writes upon the sky.” — Kahlil Gibran
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