Bengaluru to Bangalore
Centuries before the British set up their Cantonment in Bangalore, the 'city' was home to several hundreds of people, engaged in a wide variety of trade, from various parts of the country, in settlements of various communities. Through 'Bengaluru' since Kempe Gowda's time, of authentic south Indian lifestyle, our Old City Walks take you through the bylanes with hundreds of years of rich history.
The English too left an indelible print on our city, right from changing its name to Bangalore to parks and lifestyle that were more Victorian than South Indian. We give you a peek into the ye olde Brit lifestyle through our British Trails
The English too left an indelible print on our city, right from changing its name to Bangalore to parks and lifestyle that were more Victorian than South Indian. We give you a peek into the ye olde Brit lifestyle through our British Trails
THE OLD CITY WALKS |
OLD CITY SUBURBS |
PETE('PAYTAY') WALK
The pete (pronounced pay-tay) is perhaps the oldest part of modern Bangalore. 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. Read more.
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MALLESWARAM WALKBangalore'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! Read more.
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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. Read more. UNITED COLORS OF CITY MARKETKrishna 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. A WALK THROUGH NAGARTAPETE |
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. Read more. ENGLISH BANGALOREBRITISH TRAILSThe Military Cantonment Bangalore was set up east of the old Medieval City, Bengaluru nearly two centuries back. As the city grew, a proper English town, complete with a very English Park, neatly laid tree lined avenues, huge 'compounds' with large gardens, came up. One can almost hear the boots of a marching Brigade, the gong of the Church or see a lady with a parasol on her daily walk through the park on a sunny day.
We offer three walks in the vast Cantonment of Bangalore. |
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Continuing our series of walks through the Old City, we now offer you our fourth walk in this part of Bengaluru. Nagartapete is home to many communities, centuries' old professions,customs & rituals.
Learn about Dharmaraya temple, associated with the City's annual Karaga festival. Meet the weaver community who weave silk sarees on the power-looms in Cubbonpet. As we meander through the by lanes, we get to know ore about the homes, markets,faiths and amidst the bytes of history, we also taste delicious sweet delicacies & savouries from a legendary stall in this locality. |
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Image Credits
1. Image 1 of 3 in the header, Ben Lee
2. Image 2 and 3 of 3 in the header, Pushpa Achanta
1. Image 1 of 3 in the header, Ben Lee
2. Image 2 and 3 of 3 in the header, Pushpa Achanta