Old Bangalore Walk an immersive walking tour in Bangalore

5.0 (1 reviews) Bangalore, India
Duration3h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Old Bangalore walk is an immersive walking tour in Bangalore. A cultural evangelist, born and brought up in this locality will lead the walk. Visit 3 unique temples. A temple dedicated to Lord Krishna, the mischievous God, an ancient temple after which the locality is named, and a Bull temple steeped in mystery.

The Bazaars of Malleswaram are a riot of colors and offer some great bargains.

Tasting Idli, Vada & other delicacies in popular local eateries is a highlight of this tour. A sip of Filter Kaapi take you back to the Bangalore of old when it was a pensioners paradise.

Our company is committed to strengthening local communities. We help train and employ local guides and support local businesses to ensure travel dollars stay where they are spent. Our guide will be happy to talk about the community initiatives we undertake.

What's included

  • Snacks
  • Guide

What to expect

  1. 30m · Admission ticket included
    ur cultural evangelist will show you the temple and explain about its cultural significance to the residents if this neighbourhood. Experience the colorful ritual and find out the rationale behind them.
  2. Malleswaram
    30m · Admission ticket included
    We will stop at a local eatery for a delicious serving of Idli, vada or dosa. Filter coffee goes best with this.
  3. 30m · Admission ticket included
    Walk through a bazaar famous with the locals. All what a house needs is available here for a great bargain!
  4. Kadu Malleshwara Temple
    30m
    Unravel the origin of "Malleswaram" at an ancient temple of the forest god.. Experience ancient customs and long standing traditions at the Temple.
  5. DakshinaMukhy Nandeeshwara Temple
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Listen to the a mysteries of this ancient tempe of Nandi, the sacred bull of Lord Shiva. Ponder over the source of water for the perenial flow of water from the mouth of the Bull. Enjoy the company of turtles in the temple pond.
  6. Sankey Tank
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Sankey Tank is an old reservoir from the 19th century that has quietly become a breathing space for the city. Expect a calm, tree-lined walkway circling the water, where walkers, runners, and families move at an unhurried pace while the lake mirrors the sky and surrounding greenery. The tank supports a modest but visible urban ecosystem: water birds skim the surface, fish stir the shallows, and native trees help cool the immediate microclimate, a phenomenon well documented in urban ecology studies that show lakes can lower surrounding temperatures by a few degrees.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Our cultural evangelist will meet you outside the main entrance of the temple.

End point

Walk ends at the Nandi Temple

Pickup details

All hotels in city excluding Whitefield, Electronic city and Airport area

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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