The story of Tipu Sultan, an immersive walking tour in Bangalore
The Story of Tipu Sultan is an immersive walking tour in Bangalore. This tour is led by a cultural evangelist who will unravel the mysteries and remarkable events from Tipu Sultan's life which left a lasting impact on South India. This walking tour in Bangalore follows the footprints left by Tipu Sultan. We visit the Summer Palace and Bangalore Fort which influenced the history & geography of Bangalore and the entire region. The visit to the largest wholesale market of Bangalore with its myriad smells, colors and sounds will be a sensorial extravaganza!
The tour is hosted by a company approved by the ministry of tourism and a member of Indan Tour Operators Association.
The 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.
Options
Group tour without pick up
Shared walk: Walk will happen even with 1 guest
What's included in The story of Tipu Sultan, an immersive walking tour in Bangalore
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
KR Market
We start the walk at Bangalore's largest wholesale market. Guests will experience a sensorial extravaganza with the market's myriad smells, colors and sounds
We will visit Bangalore Fort. Built-in 1537 by Kempe Gowda the founder of Bangalore as a mud fort, it was reinforced with stone by Tipu’s father Hyder Ali in 1761. We will talk about how the fort played a role in the Anglo Mysore wars between Tipu and the British forces led by the legendary Lord Cornwallis. Note The fort is closed on Sundays and hence if the booking is for a Sunday, this cannot be visited.
Kote Venkataramana Temple
We visit the magnificent Kote Venkataraman Temple. Built in the 17th century this temple follows an archietcure style which is a fusion of Dravidian and Vijayanagar elements. This temple provided the setting for the treasure hunt in the book Riddle of the Seventh Stone.
Inclusions
- Entrance charges
- Guide
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Additional Information
Pick up from all hotels in Bangalore city except Whitefield, Electronic city and Airport area
Meeting Points
- Our cultural evangelist will meet you outside entrance to Chikpet Metro Station
