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Victorian Bangalore

A fascinating walk and talk on Bangalore's history!
Chiara Diack, UK

Highly recommended if you want to know a little more than the guide books would tell you about the city you live in. A must for expats, and those who enjoy a "cultural / historical leisure walk"! Bindoo Purnaiya, 7th generation Bangalorean Was great for a newcomer to the city. Definitely worth waking up for. Mary Breeding, US research scholar You know why Bangalore is on the minds of 21st century Americans - now learn why 19th century Britain was just as excited about this city. Manohar Rao, Long time Bangalore resident A very good reason to be up early on a week-end. Perhaps as stimulating as golf on a three hour course. Krishna Chidambi, Longtime Bangalore resident I discovered new things about a city that I have lived in all my life! Deepa Kamath, Filmmaker, in Bangalore after a stint in Paris
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Queen Victoria ascended the throne in 1837, just a few years after the establishment of the British Cantonment in Bangalore. This quiet little town in South India grew quite spectacularly over the next 70 years. The seeds of Bangalore's current persona - its leadership in technology, industry, scientific research & aerospace, its pubs, greenery, sporting culture and cosmopolitanism, as also the traffic chaos, demographic diversity and attractiveness to immigrants - were sown at different times and places in the Victorian era.

Traverse history from the fall of Tipu in 1799 to the turn of the 20th Century. Visit 19th Century churches, public buildings and stately homes, tracing the growth of the cantonment. Hear stories of Bangalore’s famous British residents, and discover what made Bangalore tick in the 19th Century. End the walk with one of the best aerial views of Bangalore, and a sumptuous buffet breakfast.

If you really want to understand Bangalore, what makes it tick, why it is what it is, join us on this walk through Victorian Bangalore. See Schedule Buy Tickets Now!

Been on this walk already ? Check out The End of Empire walk

How long is the walk?
We walk barely 2 kms over 2 hrs with several stops. That’s easy! And we treat you well. In addition to a guided walk, you get: - A sumptuous breakfast - Lovely city views - A chance to meet others with similar interests - And refreshments on the way
What else? We start at the gates of Holy Trinity Church. Come on time. We start on time. Report at 655 am. See MAP for directions. It can get windy these days, a light jacket will help. Wear sneakers, or sturdy (but comfy) footwear. Wear a cap, carry water, get your camera. Parking is NOT available in the church compound. You can park in the lane next to Kids Kemp, or opposite Caesar's/HSBC on MG Road. 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 Victorian drizzle. If there is a torrential downpour at 6 am, we will call you and tell you if the walk is on. We have had walks every Sat & Sun for the past two months 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 Buy Tickets Now!