Tipu Palace + Koté Vishnu + Fort + KR Market + Jain Temple = Bengaluru Pété Walk
Description
The Bangalore Pété walk packs art, architecture, religion, history, colors, culture, aromas, cuisine, noise, clutter, etc all in full measure. The diversity delivered in this Walking tour needs to be experienced to be believed. If you want to feel the pulse of the country, this is your tour! (1) Please cover your legs and shoulders for the tour since we are visiting a Jain temple. A scarf may be required for ladies at the Jain temple. An extra pair of socks may come in handy. (2) Please let us know which hotel you are staying in Bangalore. We may offer transport service from hotel to Walk venue and back. This option is available for a small additional fee. (3) After the Walk, if you need any information about what else to see in Bangalore or where to shop for silk or other souvenirs, please do not hesitate to take the assistance of the guide. (4) Entry to all temples & monuments are subjected to working hours & seasonal variations.
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After meeting and greeting, the Govt. of India Approved and licensed guide shall accompany you and show Tipu Palace. Its a 230 year old palace, all in teak wood, and built in typical Islamic architecture, showing the diwas-e-am and diwan-e-khas. Also, a brief history of Tipu Sultan, his trysts with the French, the Anglo-Mysore wars, his contributions and controversies shall all be discussed. A visit to the Museum in the premises throws more light on how he came to be known as the Grandfather of Rocket Science in the whole world!
This temple is adjoining the Tipu Palace. It was built in 1690 AD by Chikkadevaraja Wodeyar and showcases wonderful stone sculptures of Indian mythological characters on its walls. The highly carved and ornate stone columns inside the temple reflect high quality workmanship of our artists. Hindu devotees have to book months in advance to offer "Kalyanotsava" (marriage ceremony of Lord Vishnu with Lakshmi) in this temple. It is said that the Garuda Gamba of this temple saved Tipu Sultan from a cannon ball attack from Cornwallis which would have otherwise fell on his palace. The next stop is the Bangalore Fort which is a 10 minute walk from here.
Kempegowda, the founder of Bangalore, built a mud fort in the 16th CE which was rebuilt in stone by Hyder Ali in 1760s. Only about 5% of this Fort remains and is now open to visitors. Very neatly maintained, this largely unknown monument is worth visiting.
If you ever wanted to see typical India in action, this is the place. There is enough and more in this Market and its environs for all your sensory organs. Vendors, workers, coolies, hawkers, buyers, cows, dogs, cylces, rickshaws, bikes, scooters, etc jostle for space with each other. Heaps of vegetables, fruits, flowers, spices, etc are found everywhere. But there is order, in this disorder! Come and experience this pulsating and throbbing Indian Market of essentials.
Jainism is one the oldest religions of the world, originating in India, with at least a 2500 year old history. It is in fact, a religion contemporary to Buddhism. The principle tenets of Jainism are - Non-violence and Vegetarianism. The Jain community forms less than 0.4% of India's population but they contribute more than 24% to personal tax collections in the country. Jains own more than 28% Indian property and has the highest literacy rate at 94%. Nearly half of India's stockbrokers are Jains. Their contribution to the success of Indian business houses is worth its weight in gold. Entry to a Jain temple is subjected to certain conditions and restrictions.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- French, Italian and German speaking guides are subject to availability
- Dresses should cover legs and shoulders to visit Temples. Ladies need to carry a scarf too.
Reviews(176)
Booked this trip last minute on a Sunday. Vijay, the tour guide was prompt in his communications and clear on meeting points. The tour was just the right amount of time and hit the highlights of old Bangalore. Vijay was super helpful and knowledgeable. The markets were very busy for Sunday afternoon shopping, it was great to see and feel and smell daily life. The flower market was bursting with smells of Jasmine and colors galore. Vijay made sure to provide guidance on the return trip on the metro line. Overall the experience was fantastic and Vijay was a great guide.
I had a great time w Raghu; it turned out I was the only person on the tour so it was extra special. Raghu took the time to explain everything to me so I left w a much better appreciation for the local culture, religion and way of life. He even treated me to a local coffee and escorted me to my car to return to the hotel! A gentleman.
This is a great half-day walking tour that exposes you to everyday India with a selection of temples, markets, a palace and a fort. The fresh flower market was a highlight. Everything came to life with our guide, Varun, whose knowledge of India and Bangalore, is exceptional. We loved navigating the labyrinth of lanes, the traffic chaos and life in the markets. It’s unsanitised sensory overload, and to be recommended to those who want to enjoy India firsthand.
This was a great walking tour. The guide Vasuki was very knowledgeable and kind. You see several things in one area. I also booked a driver with this and he was also knowledgeable. I would highly recommend booking this tour!
Vijay did a great job explaining all of the history behind the sites. He was very caring and went above and beyond to make sure I had an excellent time.
I had Raghu, he was knowledgeable and spent lots of time explaining and showing stuff to get a better essence of the city. Great job.
Great. Very individual, informative and interesting tour. The guide also helped organize a taxi, told us a lot about the history of India and guided us through the markets
This was a good tour; the tour guide was attentive, lovely, and easy to talk to.
Raghu was an excellent guide - patient, informative, easy to understand, and offered a great mix of history and cultural insights. He offered to take guests photos at all the right locations and was intuitive in learning what we would all find interesting. The tour is the right pace and sees very interesting sights! He even went out of his way to help us get back to the start location to catch an uber. 10/10 recommend to anyone with half a day in Bengaluru.
We had a wonderful time on this walking tour. I really recommend trying to do it at any time *other* than Saturdays as the marketplace and streets can get incredibly, claustrophobically crowded, but this is a great way to see Bangalore, learn some history, pick up some beautiful sights, scents. Our guides were so friendly and accommodating.
