Overview
This 3-hour curated walk lets you explore the old town of Bangalore called in local parlance as the "Pete" or the Pettah. Learn more about the founder of Bangalore, the king Kempe Gowda and his vision of Bangalore. The guide takes you 481 years ago when this city was founded.
Here you get to explore not only the temples and mosques but also the different trades that are still practiced in the many parts of the old town. Also included a a traditional South Indian breakfast & a visit to the largest wholesale market in South India.
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- Hotel pickup offered
What's included
Bottled water
Snacks
Lunch
Breakfast
Snacks [Evening]
Private local guide
Breakfast [Morning]
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation to/from attractions
Food and drinks, except breakfast for the morning tour option
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Gratuities
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Good to know
• Please dress modestly
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
• Not recommended for participants with back problems
• Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions
• Not recommended for pregnant women
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
• Not recommended for participants with back problems
• Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions
Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
What to expect
Kempe Gowda founded the city in 1537, but today there's hardly any trace of the fort that he built around the Pettah or the town.
Meet your guide at your selected departure in front of Kempe Gowda's statue. From here he will take you on a visit a few structures like a temple a mosque, a huge market, etc. Along the way learn about the history of the Kempe Gowda's in the 16th century as well as the town planning of Bangalore town. Learn more about the town planning of ancient cities in India too.
The guide will give you a detailed description of the town as well as the many legends and tales of valor which helped form Bangalore. After a hearty breakfast head-out to explore a famous temple, a mosque and a bustling flower market. In between the sight seeing indulge in some window shopping too.
But the highlight of this tour has to be a view some of the professions being practiced here even today like Silk weaving.
This walk is conducted by native Bangaloreans with years of extensive research, travel and publications on this subject, some of which is exclusive.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Times are local to the experience (Asia/Calcutta).
Additional Information
- For breakfast only: Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
FAQs about Old Bangalore town_Pettah walk
Can I cancel Old Bangalore town_Pettah walk for free?
No. All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
How long does it take?
It takes about 3 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Snacks [Evening]
- Private local guide
- Breakfast [Morning]
What's not included?
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Food and drinks, except breakfast for the morning tour option
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
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