Malleshwaram Tour: Exploring Authentic South Indian Life and Culture in Bangalore City

Experience the charm of Malleshwaram, a suburb in Bangalore that offers a glimpse into authentic South Indian life and culture. Discover the blend of modernity and tradition through street shopping, historical landmarks, and the influence of Brahmin culture.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Kadu Malleshwara Temple - Ancient temples, history of the layout, inscriptions, a glimpse into the culture of South India
What's Included
  • Complimentary breakfast
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
Additional Information

The olden day suburb now at the heart of the city, Malleswaram evokes a strong sense of nostalgia and curiosity among Bangaloreans and outsiders alike. A large modern mall and the typically South Indian street shopping side-by-side, Malleswaran presents to you a quintessential slice of the south Indian life, modern and age-old.

Malleswaram was visualised and built as a suburb, where the blue collar middle-class stayed, far enough from the central business district of the day, but close enough to take a short ride by horse carriage, or in rare cases by car. As employees of the British government or the Mysore Raj, or researchers and scientists at the IISc, the early inhabitants of Malleswaran tended to be upper-middle-class, mostly Brahmins, Bharatanatyam patrons, the influence of which can be seen to this day.

Exploring this authentically South Indian Malleshwaram, this walk take you through delights of south Indian life:

Location
Sri Kadu Malleshwara Swami Gudi
Kadumalleshwara Swamy Temple Road
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Escape52517102641
Jul 9, 2024
Amazing and educational tour - Vidya was a great guide! She probably knows everything there is to know about the area - both historical and current developments. With her open-minded and friendly manner, she shares her knowledge with you, showing you the temples and other interesting buildings and streets, including a snack break. At the end, you feel like you've learnt a lot while chatting with a friend. Definitely recommended!
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Tourist24279123104
Apr 27, 2024
A gem of an experience - We were promptly greeted by Vidya Neel and were educated on Indian temple design, the various facets of Hinduism and the history of Bangalore. I particularly relish the experience of sipping a cup of filter coffee (piping hot) amongst the locals. My colleagues and I discussed various topics (philosophy, politics, progress in India, life) with Vidya and learnt more about the Indian psyche - delightful company. Highly recommend.
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