Signature Heritage & Cultural Experience of Bengaluru
ID: GYG1153968-1770162
Category:
Country: India
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Discover Bangalore's rich history on a private tour. Visit Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple, Bull Temple, Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace, and the Big Banyan Tree. Enjoy a South Indian lunch.
Begin with a pickup from the airport or your hotel. Head to the Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple, also called Gavipuram Cave Temple, a fine example of Indian rock-cut architecture. Admire the mysterious stone discs in the forecourt and learn about the exact planning that allows the sun to shine on the shrine at certain times of the year.
Next, visit the oldest temple in Bangalore, the Bull Temple. Built by Kempegowda in the Dravidian style, it contains a huge granite monolith of Nandi.
Continue to Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace, an example of Indo-Islamic architecture and the summer residence of the Mysorean ruler Tipu Sultan.
Stop for lunch at an authentic South Indian restaurant. After lunch, visit The Dodda Aalada Mara, literally translated to Big Banyan Tree, a giant 400-year-old banyan tree located in the village of Kethohalli in the Bangalore Urban district of Karnataka.
Highlights
- Intricate rock-cut architecture of Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple
- Visit the Bull Temple, the oldest temple in Bangalore, and see the Nandi statue
- Explore Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace, a blend of Indo-Islamic architecture
- Enjoy a delicious lunch at an authentic South Indian restaurant
- See the Dodda Aalada Mara, a 400-year-old banyan tree - a natural wonder
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable clothing and shoes
Bring a camera for photography
Be prepared for walking and exploring temples
INCLUDED
- Transportation in an private Air Condition vehicle
- Hotel to Hotel pickup and drop
- Well versed English speaking Tour captain
- Mineral water bottle through out the day
- Breakfast, Lunch Evening Tea at authentic outlet
- All entry tickets and tips
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
