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Bengaluru Walk
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If
you want to discover a quieter traditional side
of Bangalore (or Basavangudi) on foot - its forgotten
landmarks, history, culture & traditions...
and more importantly, its impact on the world, go
on this walk.
Priya
Ganapathy, Writer & Anchor, Bangalorean
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Even
for an old Bangalorean like me, this walk was a
revelation about various aspects of my own neighbourhood
that I was unaware of.. a very well researched walk.
Chandrika
Chandrasekaran, old- Bangalorean, with
a passion for teaching children with learning disabilities
You will experience the "other"
Bangalore, the one that is more "real"
India compared to the colonial legacy and the new
IT hype.
Sam
Sonntag, Professor, Humboldt Univ
A
great way to discover Bangalore and see things you
would never see on your own
Kate
Hammond, relocating from Germany
A
very well researched walk, full of interesting anecdotes
which makes the
history of South Bangalore come alive.
Bindoo Purnaiya,
7th generation Bangalorean
Gives an authentic feel of the
original Bengaluru....from idlis to IT
Bobby
Saldanha, self-confessed Cantonment-wallah
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Questions?
Call 98801-08805 or
98806 71192
write to bangalorewalks@gmail.com |
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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. See Schedule
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Been
on this walk already ?
Check out
the
Victorian Bangalore Walk
or the Green Heritage Walk
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How
long is the walk? |
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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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What
else?
We start at the gates of Hariharagudda Park,
just off the Bull Temple Road, Basavanagudi. The Park
is located right behind the Ramakrishna Ashrama, a
well-known landmark located at the junction of Bull
Temple Rd, Vani Vilas Rd and Gandhi Bazaar Rd. The
start point is a 5 min walk from the Ashram entrance,
and it is best if you took a look at this detailed
Map. See Map
If you are new to Bangalore, print out this Map and
carry it with you to navigate to the Start from Bull
Temple Road/Ramakrishna Ashram.
Come on time. We start on time. Report at 655 am.
See MAP for directions.
It can drizzle these days, a light jacket will help.
Wear slip-on footwear.
Wear a cap, carry water, get your camera.
Parking is available in the lane next to the park,
or inside the Ramakrishna Ashrama.
What if it rains?
We can say with some authority
that it
normally does not rain before 10am.
Get a light jacket and cap / umbrella if you want
to be prepared for a drizzle.
If there is a torrential downpour at 6 am, we will
call you and tell you if the walk is on or not.
We have had walks every weekend for the past 3 years
without a problem.
Come with an open mind and be ready for some
pleasant surprises.
Read what some of our previous walkers have to say.
Test your Bangalore knowledge. Take this Quiz
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