Sacred Bull walking tour in Bangalore with guide
On this walking tour, experience the cultural heritage of Bangalore through its gardens, temples, and bazaars in the company of an experienced and well-read guide. The highlights include the story of the sacred bull, visit 240 acre Lalbagh Botanical Garden, traditional cuisine breakfast at a local eatery, Dodda Ganapathy temple, the mystery of twilight sun light at Gavi Gandheswar temple and walk through the local bazaars.
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Lalbagh Botanical Garden
We will head to Lalbagh the magnificent botanical garden. We will spend the next one hour walking through the 240 acre Lalbagh Botanical Garden with more than 1,800 species of plants, shrubs and trees. Built by the legendary Hyder Ali in 1760, Lalbagh Botanical Garden is a prominent landmark of Bangalore and is host to the world famous flower show making it a key destination among places to visit in Bangalore. Lalbagh Botanical Garden is not only a horticulturist’s paradise, but it also provides a respite to people of Bangalore from the ever-spreading concrete jungle.
Bull Temple
The Bull temple of Bangalore is dedicated to Nandi Bull, the vehicle of Lord Shiva. Situated in Basavanagudi, this temple has been built in the Dravidian style of architecture. Kempe Gowda, the founder of Bangalore, got the Bull temple built during his time. This temple counts amongst the oldest temples of the city and draws devotees from all over the country. There is huge idol of Nandi Bull inside the temple, measuring 4.5 m in height and 6.5 m in length. This idol is said to have been carved out of a single rock. The bull also has a small iron plate on its head. As per the tradition, this plate prevents the bull from growing!
Shree Dodda Ganapathi Temple
We will also visit Dodda Ganapathy temple during this Bangalore walk. It is a huge monolith of Lord Ganesha 18 feet high and 16 feet wide. Legend says the statue has grown to its present size on its own!
Inclusions
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)
- Lunch
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
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• A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
