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Come and discover Traditional Bengaluru!
It takes only 3 kms and 3 hours to realise that amidst Bangalore as an IT hub and roaring pub city, there is the other Bengaluru - the Bengaluru that was the genesis of Bangalore as we know it today, that evokes nostalgia, and poetry. The bastion of traditional living, a life of grace, goodness, and breeding ground of the quintessential Bangalorean who effortlessly shuttles between several seemingly contradictory worlds.
Walk through the rocks that Bangalore was founded on. Discover the sprawling streets of the old-new city.
Get ready for an assault on the senses; tradition comes in colors and sounds. Treat your taste-buds. This is Bengaluru: Up close and personal.
If you really want to understand traditional Bengaluru, join us on this walk through the neighbourhoods of Basavanagudi and Shankarapuram.
How long is the walk?
We walk barely 3kms over 2.5 hrs with several stops. That’s easy!
And we treat you well. In addition to a guided walk, you get:
- A heartening breakfast
- Dollops of local colour
- A peek into delicious nooks and corners
- A chance to meet others with similar interests
- And refreshments on the way |
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Traditional Bengaluru Walk
If you want to discover a quieter traditional side of Bangalore (or Basavangudi) on foot - its forgotten landmarks, history, culture and traditions- and more importantly, its impact on the world, go on this walk.
- Priya Ganapathy, Writer & Anchor, Bangalorean
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Sad News |
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Our presenter, Savita, lost the battle to cancer in March. She had conducted over a 100 walks over the past 2 years, and stopped only when it was physically impossible. If you had been on her walk, please post your photos and memories at the memorial page on Facebook |
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Start: Harihara Gudda Park, behind Ramakrishna Ashrama
Directions: Reach RK Ashrama at the intersection of Bull Temple Road,
Vani Vilas Rd and Gandhi Bazaar Rd (opp McDonalds!).
The start is a 5min walk from the Ashrama front gate (see Map)
Start time: 7am sharp! The walk ends at 11 am after breakfast
(don't ask where – it's a surprise).
Tickets: Rs 500/head (Rs 300 for seniors/kids under 12)
What to wear: Slip-on footwear (recommended)
Camera / water / cap (optional)
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