Malleswaram heritage walk, a culture tour in Bangalore, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
In this Bangalore walk, experience a cultural immersion in Malleswaram, one of the oldest neighborhoods in Bangalore. The highlights include feasting in the local eateries, shopping in the famous street bazaars, visiting a silk saree shop, exploring 2 ancient temples shrouded in mystery and a modern ISKCON temple.
Description & Instructions When Visiting Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
In this Bangalore walk, experience a cultural immersion in Malleswaram, one of the oldest neighborhoods in Bangalore. The highlights include feasting in the local eateries, shopping in the famous street bazaars, visiting a silk saree shop, exploring 2 ancient temples shrouded in mystery and a modern ISKCON temple.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Malleswaram, 3’rd Main Road, Bengaluru 560003 India
8 AM- We meet for breakfast at an old eatery, renowned for its traditional South Indian dishes. The dosa here is highly recommended. After a sumptuous traditional breakfast we walk to the local market. The market is a riot of colors as the street vendors peddle flowers, vegetables, fruits, clothes, household items, trinkets, handicrafts, utensils.
Next in our Bangalore walk we will visit a famous Silk Saree shop which is the city’s choicest destination for purchase of silk sarees for big occasions like weddings.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Kadu Malleshwara Temple, Malleshwaram, Bengaluru India
We walk to a temple called Kadu Malleswara, after which the neighborhood has been named. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, this temple is a splendid specimen for the Dravidian style of architecture and was built by Venkoji Rao Bhosle, the brother of the great Maratha King Shivaji.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Dakshina Mukha Nandi Teertha Kalyani Kshetra, Bengaluru India
Our next destination in this Bangalore walk is a far more ancient temple called Nandeeswara. This ancient temple was lost to the world for many years and was excavated only recently by archeologists. The local people here says this temple is more than 7000 years old! The temple is full of mysteries. A steady stream of water from unknown sources runs from the mouth of the statue of Nandi bull to the statue of a Shiva Linga a little below it.
There are many turtles to be met at this temple!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Sankey Tank, Sadasivanagar Near The Vyalikaval Circle, Bengaluru India
Our walk takes us to Sankey Tank, an important source of drinking water for Bangalore. Built 1882 by Madras Sappers Regiment, Sankey Tank is very popular today among the walkers and joggers.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: ISKCON Temple Bangalore, Chord Road Hare Krishna Hill, Bengaluru 560010 India
Our last stop in this Bangalore walk is a modern temple of Lord Krishna located on top of a small hill. The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) was founded in 1966 in New York City by A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada Its core beliefs are based on select traditional Hindu scriptures, particularly the Bhagavad-gītāand the Śrīmad Bhāgavatam. ISKCON was formed to spread the practice of bhakti yoga, in which those involved (bhaktas) dedicate their thoughts and actions towards pleasing the Supreme Lord, Krishna. ISKCON today is a worldwide confederation of more than 550 centres.
Duration: 45 minutes
Duration: 4 hours
Starts: Bengaluru, India
Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> City Tours
