Bangalore Heritage Walk

About this activity

Bangalore Heritage Walk 

Theme: Colonial Bangalore, Royal Legacy & Hidden Alleys
Date: 17th August
Duration: 4–5 hours
Start Time: 7:30 AM
Ideal For: History buffs, architecture enthusiasts, culture seekers
Group Size: Small (8–12 recommended)
Price: Rs 2000/head

📍 Start Point: St. Mark’s Cathedral

7:30 AM – 8:00 AM

• Begin your walk at this iconic 200-year-old Anglican church.
• Learn about British-era architecture and Bangalore’s role as a garrison town.
• Don’t miss the beautifully carved woodwork and stained glass interiors.

Tip: Meet at the gate; carry a bottle of water and wear comfortable shoes.

🏰 Stop 2: Cubbon Park & Attara Kacheri (High Court)

8:10 AM – 9:00 AM

• Walk through the lush green Cubbon Park, originally laid out in 1870.
• Pause at Attara Kacheri, the red-painted High Court building built in 1868 in neoclassical style.
• Hear stories about how Bangalore’s legal and civic institutions were shaped here.

🏛️ Stop 3: Vidhana Soudha Viewpoint

9:05 AM – 9:20 AM

• A quick halt opposite Vidhana Soudha for a photo op and a brief on post-independence architecture.
• Discuss the transition from colonial to modern Indian governance.

🏯 Stop 4: Bangalore Fort (Kempe Gowda Fort Remains)

9:45 AM – 10:15 AM

• Head to the remnants of the 16th-century fort built by Kempe Gowda, founder of Bangalore.
• Learn about the original mud fort, Hyder Ali’s renovations, and British conquest.

Transport Tip: Short auto ride or cab recommended from Cubbon Park to the Fort area.

🕌 Stop 5: Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace

10:20 AM – 11:00 AM

• Admire Indo-Islamic architecture and ornate teakwood interiors.
• Dive into Tipu Sultan’s legacy, battles with the British, and resistance stories.

🍵 Closing: Breakfast Stop at a Heritage Café

11:10 AM – 12:00 PM

• Wind down with a traditional Karnataka breakfast at MTR (Lalbagh Road) or Vidyarthi Bhavan (Basavanagudi).
• Great place to reflect, chat and enjoy some filter coffee and dosas.

📝 What to Carry

• Water bottle
• Sunglasses/cap
• Comfortable walking shoes
• ID proof (for palace entry)
• Camera/phone for photos