Old Bangalore Historical Walk thro Palace, Temples, Fort & Market

The old Bangalore Walk dissects the most throbbing & the oldest part of the city. On this Walk, you can: -Visit a 230 year old Tipu palace built out of teak wood; -Watch prayers offered by devout Hindus at the Vishnu temple; -Take a look at the 16 CE Bangalore Fort; -Soak in the sights, smells & sounds of the fruits, flowers & vegetable market; -Experience the quietude, carvings & inlay work at the Jain temple; -Navigate through streets filled with sellers, buyers, vehicles, cows, workers, walkers, gawkers, etc; -Listen to the cacophony of the Indian markets; etc. The Walk gives you a ringside view to life in India inside 3 hours. (1) Please cover your legs & shoulders since we propose to visit two temples, one Hindu and one Jain. (2) We offer transport service from hotel to Walk venue & back for a small additional fee. Please let us know which hotel you are staying & we will propose the fee. (3)Entry to all temples & monuments are subjected to working hours & seasonal variations.

1. 1

   Tipu Sultan Fort and Palace - Bangalore KR Market

   45 min

   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!

2. 2

   Kote Venkataramana Temple

   30 min

   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.

3. 3

   Bangalore Fort

   30 min

   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.

4. 4

   Stop 4

   1 hour

   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.

5. 5

   Stop 5

   1 hour

   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.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Dresses should cover legs and shoulders to visit Temples. Ladies need to carry a scarf too.

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