Heritage Walks
" Another informative and interesting walking tour with Usha and Poornima. They brought City Market and Bangalore Fort alive with history! Highly recommend Unhurried - half a day well spent." - Dr Nitha Palakshappa,Massey University, On the City Trail
" I would give more stars if I could...Poornima was a fantastic guide. Her passion for and knowledge of the city was amazing. We toured the old Pete and I was introduced to the culture of a very vibrant city. It was paced just right and the history of the city was brought alive in ways no book could do." Douglas Peers -Dean of History, University of Waterloo, On the Medieval City Trail
" Poornima led a [city tour] just for me on the one day I had free in Bangalore. Outstanding attention to detail, both historical and modern.
If you want to know the workings of the Mysore region, how the city came to be, and fascinating connections with American history (think Cornwallis and our national anthem), contact her. Even if she does not have a walk scheduled, she will come up with something to meet your interests and timeframe "- Eric Sword on Medieval City Tour
" I would give more stars if I could...Poornima was a fantastic guide. Her passion for and knowledge of the city was amazing. We toured the old Pete and I was introduced to the culture of a very vibrant city. It was paced just right and the history of the city was brought alive in ways no book could do." Douglas Peers -Dean of History, University of Waterloo, On the Medieval City Trail
" Poornima led a [city tour] just for me on the one day I had free in Bangalore. Outstanding attention to detail, both historical and modern.
If you want to know the workings of the Mysore region, how the city came to be, and fascinating connections with American history (think Cornwallis and our national anthem), contact her. Even if she does not have a walk scheduled, she will come up with something to meet your interests and timeframe "- Eric Sword on Medieval City Tour
We had the most incredible walks yesterday, thanks to you, Vidya, and Usha! Your heritage walk/ride in Malleshwaram was a fun experience!
It was an adventure filled with fascinating stories and hidden gems that brought Bangalore's rich history to life. Smrithi couldn't stop smiling and I'm pretty sure she'll be talking about this experience for a long time to come.
And guess what? Even though I've been in Bangalore for a good two decades, I finally feel like I have some serious history knowledge to drop on unsuspecting friends!
So, a big, lively thank you to the dynamic trio who made this all happen! You turned a regular morning into a memorable journey through time. Smrithi and I are beyond grateful for the fun and informative experience.
Here's to many more exciting escapades with you all in the future! Keep spreading the heritage love!
Cheers - Vanessa on Malleshwaram Yulu Trail
It was an adventure filled with fascinating stories and hidden gems that brought Bangalore's rich history to life. Smrithi couldn't stop smiling and I'm pretty sure she'll be talking about this experience for a long time to come.
And guess what? Even though I've been in Bangalore for a good two decades, I finally feel like I have some serious history knowledge to drop on unsuspecting friends!
So, a big, lively thank you to the dynamic trio who made this all happen! You turned a regular morning into a memorable journey through time. Smrithi and I are beyond grateful for the fun and informative experience.
Here's to many more exciting escapades with you all in the future! Keep spreading the heritage love!
Cheers - Vanessa on Malleshwaram Yulu Trail
" Usha was very patient and tailored the tour to meet my son's needs. She knew a lot about the history of the area and was very willing to share" - Hilary Barron on Market Trails
" There are times to go on your own, and there are times you want a guide. This is the second! I am experienced traveler and consider myself "adventurous," but the combination of logistical challenges and language issues can make South Indian cities overwhelming. As much as I love exploring, doing the pete area on my own would have been intimidating. Poornima made it just fun and I saw things that I would never have seen on my own. She was also very adept at quickly leveraging my own particular interests--I mentioned Jainism and then, when we came across a Jain festival, she took me in the neighborhood Jain temple. You can't do better than this. "- Robert Allen, Review at Trip Advisor.
The Bangalore Pete Walk led by the knowledgeable and affable Poornima: We thoroughly enjoyed this early morning introduction to the history of one of the oldest parts of Bangalore, and finished the 3 hour walk with well earned dosas at Balepete. - Shashi Kolar, Pete Walk
Thank you, the teachers and kids enjoyed the walk. - Parvathy, Valley School on Customised Heritage Trail
Poornima, Your walk was tremendously informative and we totally loved knowing more about our city! - Berenice Da Gama Rose on Pete Walk
It was a great walk in a lovely climate and a nice intro about the park, I personally thank [Unhurried] for this great walk. This was really a good initiative, being born in Bangalore and even visiting Cubbon park for more than 100 times with my friends and family, I was just unaware of anything about my city. This gave me the chance to see the Park from a completely different angle, surrounded by birds, trees, flowers that too in he early morning. By discovering fascinating facts about its history and transformation. - Wipro Technologies, on Cubbon Park Trail
We had a "unhurried" tour of Richard's Town organized by Poornima and Pushpa where we learnt and relearnt a lot of old Bangalore history—especially the Great Divide between the traditional Bangalore and the English occupied Cantonment and Bangalore East areas.
One had the temples in profusion and the other old churches. As an old resident of the western part of Bangalore (1950s through the 1970s at different times) I thoroughly enjoyed the walk through memory lane - especially when the tour ended at Paul Fernandes' excellent art gallery of Bangalore paintings. - Prakash C Rao on British Trails
One had the temples in profusion and the other old churches. As an old resident of the western part of Bangalore (1950s through the 1970s at different times) I thoroughly enjoyed the walk through memory lane - especially when the tour ended at Paul Fernandes' excellent art gallery of Bangalore paintings. - Prakash C Rao on British Trails
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Thanks to you I got to know of the Kadu Malleshwara Temple. I found the temple complex very impressive. Most fascinating were the many lingas and the mini-forest like ambience. It felt nice being at a place drowned with cries of many species of birds. Overall a great experience. I would like to take part in the 'Pete walk' too. In case any friends are interested will let you know. - Sujatha Bhagath on Malleswaram Walk The tour was fantastic. Usha is very knowledgeable and kind. I have learned a great deal about history, religion, and seen local life. Thank you for an amazing experience!- Gabriella on Basavanagudi Trail |
Food and Market Trails
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" Had a great time on the baazar walk, all thanks to Vidyalakshmi! Enjoyed hearing about the history of the place, as well as a chance to explore the by-lanes, temples and dargah of Shivaji nagar." - HR on Market Trails We learned so much! we signed up for a food tour with Vidya in Malleswaram which was truly fabulous. We ate a diverse range of dishes and sweets at local eateries we never would have found on our own and learned about south Indian cooking and ingredients from Vidya who is also a local food blogger. - Fanny Cranberry- Tripadvisor |
City Tours
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" Poornima is an amazing guide and masterful storyteller where she was able to weave history into interesting narratives about the different places we visited for this tour.I had a wonderful time learning about the architecture of the temples we visited, the appropriate way to receive and give offerings (ie., use your right hand, folks!), and just have a great time in general in Poornima's company." - Elaine, A Day At Nandi. " Poornima, Thank you for a fabulous tour. The group is still talking about it. It has been the highlight of our visit so far. We will have lasting memories" - Best, Douglas Peers, on the Hosaholalu Day Tour "I was impressed with you. Your knowledge of history and stories which made my drive time short and interesting. I also enjoyed all good Indian food together with your explanations. You must know that from now on I am a big fan of South Indian food! And it is just a pity that I can not make it in Slovenia!" - Nina, Mysore, Belur Customised Tour |
