Malleswaram heritage walk, an immersive walking tour in Bangalore

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In this Bangalore walking tour, experience a cultural immersion in Malleswaram, one of the oldest neighborhoods in Bangalore.   The highlights include feasting in the local eateries, shopping in the famous street bazaars, visiting a silk saree shop,  exploring 2 ancient temples shrouded in mystery and a modern ISKCON temple. Our company is committed to strengthening local communities. We help train and employ local guides and support local businesses to ensure travel dollars stay where they are spent.

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Things To Know

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Local guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
  • GST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • Breakfast
  • Local taxes
  • Drinks
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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Itinerary

Malleswaram

8 AM- We meet for breakfast at an old eatery, renowned for its traditional South Indian dishes. The dosa here is highly recommended. After a sumptuous traditional breakfast we walk to the local market. The market is a riot of colors as the street vendors peddle flowers, vegetables, fruits, clothes, household items, trinkets, handicrafts, utensils. Next in our Bangalore walk we will visit a famous Silk Saree shop which is the city’s choicest destination for purchase of silk sarees for big occasions like weddings.

Kadu Malleshwara Temple

We walk to a temple called Kadu Malleswara, after which the neighborhood has been named. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, this temple is a splendid specimen for the Dravidian style of architecture and was built by Venkoji Rao Bhosle, the brother of the great Maratha King Shivaji.

Dakshina Mukha Nandi Teertha Kalyani Kshetra

Our next destination in this Bangalore walk is a far more ancient temple called Nandeeswara. This ancient temple was lost to the world for many years and was excavated only recently by archeologists. The local people here says this temple is more than 7000 years old! The temple is full of mysteries. A steady stream of water from unknown sources runs from the mouth of the statue of Nandi bull to the statue of a Shiva Linga a little below it. There are many turtles to be met at this temple!

Sankey Tank

Our walk takes us to Sankey Tank, an important source of drinking water for Bangalore. Built 1882 by Madras Sappers Regiment, Sankey Tank is very popular today among the walkers and joggers.

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ISKCON Temple Bangalore

Our last stop in this Bangalore walk is a modern temple of Lord Krishna located on top of a small hill. The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) was founded in 1966 in New York City by A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada  Its core beliefs are based on select traditional Hindu scriptures, particularly the Bhagavad-gītāand the Śrīmad Bhāgavatam. ISKCON was formed to spread the practice of bhakti yoga, in which those involved (bhaktas) dedicate their thoughts and actions towards pleasing the Supreme Lord, Krishna. ISKCON today is a worldwide confederation of more than 550 centres.


Where to meet and pickup

Pickup and Dropoff

You will make your own way to the meeting points

Meeting / End Points

  • We will pick you from the main entrance of the temple.

Ticket Redemption

Direct access, no redemption is required


Reviews By Other Travelers

5
Based on 10 reviews

What do other 10 guests say about Malleswaram heritage walk, an immersive walking tour in Bangalore

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Resort45833564177
5
Aug 2024
Vignesh was kind, attentive, and very knowledgeable. I enjoyed learning about the religious practices and the tasty food along the way. Thank you Vignesh for a great morning.
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suneetib1007
5
Jul 2024
I booked the walk from Delhi, in advance. The response from the agency was prompt and assuring. A day before the walk, I received a message from Vignesh, our walk leader, with clear instructions related to the walk. Vignesh was well informed, polite, patient and happy to accommodate any change o...
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D6671ZKvanessag
5
Jun 2024
Had a great tour with Vignesh today as we got to sample the food and also saw some temples. The dosa was delicious and then the coffee was amazing. If you are making this a good morning tour then can I suggest maybe adding more tasting to the tour. Thanks

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Things to know

Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Local guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
  • GST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • Breakfast
  • Local taxes
Not Included
  • Drinks
Additional Information
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Payment Methods

Accept all major debit and credit cards
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