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Old Bangalore Walk: Historic Exploration
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Explore Bangalore’s vibrant history in 3 hours: Tipu Palace, ancient temples, bustling markets, and more. Join our walking tour for an unforgettable experience.
Explore Bangalore’s vibrant history in 3 hours: Tipu Palace, ancient temples, bustling markets, and more. Join our walking tour for an unforgettable experience.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Tipu Sultan Fort and Palace - Bangalore KR Market - After meeting and greeting, the Govt. of India Approved and licensed guide shall accompany you and show Tipu Palace. Its a 230 year old palace, all in teak wood, and built in typical Islamic architecture, showing the diwas-e-am and diwan-e-khas. Also, a brief history of Tipu Sultan, his trysts…
- Tipu Sultan Fort and Palace - Bangalore KR Market - After meeting and greeting, the Govt. of India Approved and licensed guide shall accompany you and show Tipu Palace. Its a 230 year old palace, all in teak wood, and built in typical Islamic architecture, showing the diwas-e-am and diwan-e-khas. Also, a brief history of Tipu Sultan, his trysts with the French, the Anglo-Mysore wars, his contributions and controversies shall all be discussed. A visit to the Museum in the premises throws more light on how he came to be known as the Grandfather of Rocket Science in the whole world!
- Kote Venkataramana Temple - This temple is adjoining the Tipu Palace. It was built in 1690 AD by Chikkadevaraja Wodeyar and showcases wonderful stone sculptures of Indian mythological characters on its walls. The highly carved and ornate stone columns inside the temple reflect high quality workmanship of our artists. Hindu devotees have to book months in advance to offer “Kalyanotsava” (marriage ceremony of Lord Vishnu with Lakshmi) in this temple. It is said that the Garuda Gamba of this temple saved Tipu Sultan from a cannon ball attack from Cornwallis which would have otherwise fell on his palace. The next stop is the Bangalore Fort which is a 10 minute walk from here.
- Bangalore Fort - Kempegowda, the founder of Bangalore, built a mud fort in the 16th CE which was rebuilt in stone by Hyder Ali in 1760s. Only about 5% of this Fort remains and is now open to visitors. Very neatly maintained, this largely unknown monument is worth visiting.
- KR Market - If you ever wanted to see typical India in action, this is the place. There is enough and more in this Market and its environs for all your sensory organs. Vendors, workers, coolies, hawkers, buyers, cows, dogs, cylces, rickshaws, bikes, scooters, etc jostle for space with each other. Heaps of vegetables, fruits, flowers, spices, etc are found everywhere. But there is order, in this disorder! Come and experience this pulsating and throbbing Indian Market of essentials.
- Shri Adinath Jain Shwetamber Mandir - Jainism is one the oldest religions of the world, originating in India, with at least a 2500 year old history. It is in fact, a religion contemporary to Buddhism. The principle tenets of Jainism are - Non-violence and Vegetarianism. The Jain community forms less than 0.4% of India’s population but they contribute more than 24% to personal tax collections in the country. Jains own more than 28% Indian property and has the highest literacy rate at 94%. Nearly half of India’s stockbrokers are Jains. Their contribution to the success of Indian business houses is worth its weight in gold. Entry to a Jain temple is subjected to certain conditions and restrictions.
What's Included
- Entry fee at all monuments
- Entry fee at all monuments
What's Not Included
- Tips/gratuities to the guide not included
- lunch and transport not included
- Tips/gratuities to the guide not included
- lunch and transport not included
Additional Information
The historic Bangalore Walk explores the most vibrant and ancient areas of the city. During this tour, participants can:
- Visit a 230-year-old Tipu Sultan palace constructed from teak wood;
- Observe devout Hindus offering prayers at the 320-year-old Vishnu temple;
- Admire the 16th-century Bangalore Fort, which has been renovated over time;
- Immerse…
The historic Bangalore Walk explores the most vibrant and ancient areas of the city. During this tour, participants can:
- Visit a 230-year-old Tipu Sultan palace constructed from teak wood;
- Observe devout Hindus offering prayers at the 320-year-old Vishnu temple;
- Admire the 16th-century Bangalore Fort, which has been renovated over time;
- Immerse in the sights, smells, and sounds of the bustling fruits, flowers, and vegetable market;
- Experience the tranquility, intricate carvings, and inlay work at the Jain temple;
- Navigate through lively streets filled with vendors, shoppers, vehicles, cows, porters, workers, pedestrians, and onlookers;
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Listen to the vibrant sounds of Indian streets and markets, among other experiences.
This walk provides an immersive glimpse into life in India within just 3 hours. Join us for an unforgettable walk!
(1) Please ensure your legs and shoulders are covered as we will be visiting two temples, one Hindu and one Jain.
(2) We offer a transport service from your hotel to the walk venue and back for a small additional fee. Please inform us of your hotel details, and we will provide the fee proposal. - Dresses should cover legs and shoulders to visit Temples. Ladies need to carry a scarf too.
Location
Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace
Tippu Sultan Palace Road
At the entrance of the Palace near the Ticket vending counter. This is very close to K R Market metro station
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Dec 30, 2024
The best tour company in South india - Travelling as a solo female in India and I highly recommend Banaglore and Beyond. My tour guide Ramakrishna was a gem. A really great storyteller and so informative. And also really kind and made me feel very comfortable and safe. He even waited for my uber to come pick me up after the tour. If you are travelling solo or even as a group I recommend this company. There's so much to see and learn in India but without a guide it's a waste of time and money on your part.
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