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Sacred Bull walking tour in Bangalore with guide
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Bengaluru
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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On this walking tour, experience the cultural heritage of Bangalore through its gardens, temples, and bazaars in the company of an experienced and well-read guide. The highlights include the story of the sacred bull, visit 240 acre Lalbagh Botanical Garden, traditional cuisine breakfast at a local eatery, Dodda Ganapathy temple, the mystery of twilight sun light at Gavi Gandheswar temple and walk through the local bazaars.
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)
Lunch
Meeting Points
Departure
Lalbagh Main Gate
Return
Gandhi Bazaar
Sacred Bull walking tour in Bangalore with guide
(16) Reviews
Bengaluru
About
On this walking tour, experience the cultural heritage of Bangalore through its gardens, temples, and bazaars in the company of an experienced and well-read guide. The highlights include the story of the sacred bull, visit 240 acre Lalbagh Botanical Garden, traditional cuisine breakfast at a local eatery, Dodda Ganapathy temple, the mystery of twilight sun light at Gavi Gandheswar temple and walk through the local bazaars.
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)
Lunch
Meeting Points
Departure
Lalbagh Main Gate
Return
Gandhi Bazaar
Itinerary
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Lalbagh Botanical Garden
We will head to Lalbagh the magnificent botanical garden. We will spend the next one hour walking through the 240 acre Lalbagh Botanical Garden with more than 1,800 species of plants, shrubs and trees. Built by the legendary Hyder Ali in 1760, Lalbagh Botanical Garden is a prominent landmark of Bangalore and is host to the world famous flower show making it a key destination among places to visit in Bangalore. Lalbagh Botanical Garden is not only a horticulturist’s paradise, but it also provides a respite to people of Bangalore from the ever-spreading concrete jungle.
45 minutes
2
Bull Temple
The Bull temple of Bangalore is dedicated to Nandi Bull, the vehicle of Lord Shiva. Situated in Basavanagudi, this temple has been built in the Dravidian style of architecture. Kempe Gowda, the founder of Bangalore, got the Bull temple built during his time. This temple counts amongst the oldest temples of the city and draws devotees from all over the country.
There is huge idol of Nandi Bull inside the temple, measuring 4.5 m in height and 6.5 m in length. This idol is said to have been carved out of a single rock. The bull also has a small iron plate on its head. As per the tradition, this plate prevents the bull from growing!
45 minutes
3
Shree Dodda Ganapathi Temple
We will also visit Dodda Ganapathy temple during this Bangalore walk. It is a huge monolith of Lord Ganesha 18 feet high and 16 feet wide. Legend says the statue has grown to its present size on its own!
15 minutes
4
Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple
We walk to the legendary Gavi Gandheswar temple which is built in a natural cave. This temple witnesses a unique phenomenon on the festival day of Sankarati (harvest festival) when during the evening sunlight passes through an arc between the horns sacred bull statue and illuminates the idol!
30 minutes
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Gandhi Bazaar
We will walk past a few charming bazaars of Bangalore in the last leg of the Bangalore walk. The sights, sounds and smell of these Bazaars are unique and a must experience.
