On this private walking tour, explore the rich history and culture of Bangalore’s Basavanagudi area. After meeting your guide at Vidyarthi Bhavan, one of the best local restaurants in the area, enjoy some coffee, snacks, or breakfast. Afterwards, head into the Gandhi Bazaar to explore a variety of shops, stalls, and local purveyors selling bountiful arrays of produce and fresh flowers.

Next, you’ll head to the Bull Temple, a 16th-century Hindu temple featuring a monolithic statue of a bull and an elaborate collection of statues studding the pyramidal temple. Afterwards, you’ll head to the 10th-century Gavi Gangadeshwara Temple, located within a cave, to uncover the mysteries held within.

You’ll end your tour by walking through the oldest section of the area, glimpsing structures dating back 100 years and meeting locals who define the neighborhood’s culture.

Vidyarthi Bhavan is closed every Friday, an alternative will be provided.