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Old Bangalore Walking Tour to Palace Temples Fort and Market

Bengaluru

Explore Bangalore's vibrant history in 3 hours: Tipu Palace, ancient temples, bustling markets, and more. Join our walking tour for an unforgettable experience.

Duration: 4 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Tipu Sultan Fort and Palace - Bangalore KR Market - After meeting and greeting, the Govt. of India Approved and licensed guide shall accompany you and show Tipu Palace. Its a 230 year old palace, all in teak wood, and built in typical Islamic architecture, showing the diwas-e-am and diwan-e-khas. Also, a brief history of Tipu Sultan, his trysts with the French, the Anglo-Mysore wars, his contributions and controversies shall all be discussed. A visit to the Museum in the premises throws more light on how he came to be known as the Grandfather of Rocket Science in the whole world!
Kote Venkataramana Temple - This temple is adjoining the Tipu Palace. It was built in 1690 AD by Chikkadevaraja Wodeyar and showcases wonderful stone sculptures of Indian mythological characters on its walls. The highly carved and ornate stone columns inside the temple reflect high quality workmanship of our artists. Hindu devotees have to book months in advance to offer “Kalyanotsava” (marriage ceremony of Lord Vishnu with Lakshmi) in this temple. It is said that the Garuda Gamba of this temple saved Tipu Sultan from a cannon ball attack from Cornwallis which would have otherwise fell on his palace. The next stop is the Bangalore Fort which is a 10 minute walk from here.
Bangalore Fort - Kempegowda, the founder of Bangalore, built a mud fort in the 16th CE which was rebuilt in stone by Hyder Ali in 1760s. Only about 5% of this Fort remains and is now open to visitors. Very neatly maintained, this largely unknown monument is worth visiting.
KR Market - If you ever wanted to see typical India in action, this is the place. There is enough and more in this Market and its environs for all your sensory organs. Vendors, workers, coolies, hawkers, buyers, cows, dogs, cylces, rickshaws, bikes, scooters, etc jostle for space with each other. Heaps of vegetables, fruits, flowers, spices, etc are found everywhere. But there is order, in this disorder! Come and experience this pulsating and throbbing Indian Market of essentials.
Shri Adinath Jain Shwetamber Mandir - Jainism is one the oldest religions of the world, originating in India, with at least a 2500 year old history. It is in fact, a religion contemporary to Buddhism. The principle tenets of Jainism are - Non-violence and Vegetarianism. The Jain community forms less than 0.4% of India’s population but they contribute more than 24% to personal tax collections in the country. Jains own more than 28% Indian property and has the highest literacy rate at 94%. Nearly half of India’s stockbrokers are Jains. Their contribution to the success of Indian business houses is worth its weight in gold. Entry to a Jain temple is subjected to certain conditions and restrictions.

What's Included

Entry fee at all monuments

What's Not Included

Tips/gratuities to the guide not included
lunch and transport not included

Additional Information

The old Bangalore Walk dissects the most vibrant and dynamic part of the city. On this Walk, you can - Visit a 230-year-old Tipu palace made of teak wood; Watch devout Hindus offer prayers in the 320-year-old Vishnu temple; Marvel at the 16th-century (later renovated) Bangalore Fort; Immerse yourself in the sights, smells, and sounds of the fruits, flowers, and vegetable market; Experience the tranquility, carvings, and inlay work at the Jain temple; Navigate through streets bustling with sellers, buyers, vehicles, cows, coolies, workers, walkers, gawkers, and more; Listen to the cacophony of Indian streets and markets; and much more. The Walk offers you a front-row seat to life in India in just 3 hours. Come, join us on this Walk & we promise you a memorable time!