India, Feb. 24 -- For a city known for its gridlocks and grey skies, 'Ooru sure does clean up well for spring. Every year, around February and March, rosy trumpets burst into bloom (if only for a few fleeting weeks). Entire neighbourhoods are dusted in blush-hued petals, balconies double up as viewing decks, and even the infamous concrete jungle of Silk Board looks... almost poetic. Often mistaken for cherry blossom, pink poui is the most photogenic seasonal affair in Bangalore, predictably making the rounds on social media, 2026 included. Here's where to stop, stare, and get that 'gram-worthy shot in.

The only thing residents of Bengaluru rave about more than the city's bustling breweries and bars and perennially pleasant weather is the...