Bengaluru to Bangalore
Bengaluru is more than a 1000 years old! Ancient stories to medieval history and Colonial Architecture - it has it all! Know more about our Pete (City). Book a Heritage Tour!
THE OLD CITY WALKS |
OLD CITY SUBURBS |
PETE('PAYTAY') WALK
The pete (pronounced pay-tay) is perhaps the oldest part of modern Bangalore. This trail retells the story of Bengaluru from medieval to modern times.
Within a fort, constructed by Kempe Gowda, we take you on a walk into the past; the journey of five centuries concisely retold in a few hours. Venue: Hanuman Temple, Anchepet, Nagartapet, Bengaluru Duration: 3-3.5 hours Find the exact meeting point with what3words: ///qualified.clinic.ratio |
MALLESWARAM WALK
Bangalore's erstwhile suburb, now a thriving residential and commercial area, evokes a strong feeling of nostalgia among people who've lived there. From the Kadu Malleswara temple, after whom the neighbourhood is named, let's start a journey we'll cherish!
Venue: Kadu Mallikarjuna temple, Temple Street, Malleswaram, Bengaluru Duration: 3-3.5 hours Find the exact meeting point with what3words: ///easily.calculate.restored |
LIFE IN THE PETE
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EXPLORING BASAVANAGUDI
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Bangalore's medieval history is well known. However, many are not aware of the more recent times, for e.g. post-independence.
How was Pete (or City as we call it) in the 50s or 60s? We take you through the residential areas of the old city, its people, quaint occupations, their diverse faith and harmony. Venue: Hanuman Temple, Anchepet, Nagartapet, Bengaluru Duration: 3-3.5 hours Find the exact meeting point with what3words: ///qualified.clinic.ratio UNITED COLORS OF CITY MARKET
Krishna Rajendra(KR) Market, City Market, is actually a huge area consisting of 3 markets of different eras.
Walking through this buzzing market that sells everything from ironware to flowers, learn more about this area from medieval age to modern times - the legend behind the construction of Anekal gate of Kempegowda's fort, the water tank that served water to the city, modern Bengaluru's first electric pole, the beautiful garden that stood in front of it and much more. Of course, bring your bags along for some market shopping. Venue: Near Dargah Hazrat Syed Pasha Qadri Mosque, opp. K R Market bus stop, Bengaluru Duration: 3 hours Find the exact meeting point with what3words: ///congratulations.whisk.performs |
From a quaint small town to a big metropolis, Bangalore has seen a vast transformation. However, there are some corners, tucked away in the past, that still resist the changes of time and pace.
We take you to through Basavanagudi, once an extension to the old city, its ancient temples, it vintage homes, its bustling markets and its famous personalities. Venue: Bull Temple Entrance, Bull Temple Road, Basavanagudi, Bengaluru Duration: 3-3.5 hours Find the exact meeting point with what3words: ///crops.eggplants.galloped BRITISH TRAILS
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Image Credits
(Cover, L-R)
All except 2, 3, 5 Poornima Dasharathi
Image 2. Ravindra J
Image 3, 5. Usha Hariprasad
(Cover, L-R)
All except 2, 3, 5 Poornima Dasharathi
Image 2. Ravindra J
Image 3, 5. Usha Hariprasad
