Malleswaram heritage walk, an immersive walking tour in Bangalore
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.
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Group walk without pick up
Without pick up and drop: Experience feasting in the local eateries, shopping in the famous street bazaars, visiting a silk saree shop, exploring 2 ancient temples shrouded in mysteries and a modern temple.
What's included in Malleswaram heritage walk, an immersive walking tour in Bangalore
(Subject to Option Inclusions)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!
Inclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Local guide
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
- Breakfast
- Local taxes
- Drinks
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- We will pick you from the main entrance of the temple.
End Points
- Drop will be at ISKON temple.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• A dress code is required to enter places of worship. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women.