Srirangapatna & Hosaholalu - Of Forts, Temples And Farms
Srirangapatna & Hosaholalu - Of Forts, Temples And Farms
By Unhurried
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Srirangapatna, 100 km away from Bangalore, was once the capital of the powerful Mysore Kingdom. Today it is a sleepy hamlet that is dotted with some heritage monuments and the fort still stands. Walk over the fort ramparts, the centuries old temple that gives the town its name, the palace ruins, the infamous dungeons, the beautiful Summer palace (Daria Daulat). Sit by the ever soothing Kaveri River as you hear to the colourful tales of this city.
Post Lunch, we journey to Hosaholalu, a small town known for its small but exquisitely carved Hoysala temple, around which rural life exists. We visit a ninety year old home and the family who live there & walk through their farm. We also will see some village industries like a jaggery making unit if its open.
After this long satisfying tour, we return to Bangalore, for a well earned rest.
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Ages 13-70
Duration: 8h
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Live guide: English
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- Snacks
- Guide service
What's not included- Lunch
- All Fees and Taxes
- Private transportation
- Start:
- Vijayanagar Metro Railway Station, Chord Road, Marenahalli, Stage 2, Vijaya Nagar, CHBS Layout, Vijayanagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560040, India
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
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- Chord Road, Marenahalli, Stage 2, Vijaya Nagar, CHBS Layout, Vijayanagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560040, India
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- 929carolp0 contributionsPerfect morningUnhurried helpfully organised a tour for me at very short notice and I’m so happy they did. My guide, Poornima, had grown up in this part of Bengaluru and knew it inside out. But not only was she full of stories of that neighbourhood, she was able to explain a lot about the history of the area and city generally - architecture, archeology and religion. We had a wonderful gentle morning strolling around the neighbourhood and sampling wonderful snacks including best idli ever. I could not think of a better way to spend a morning in Bengaluru. Thanks so much!Written January 26, 2025
- 286meikem0 contributionsUnhurried cultural deep diveIt was a great pleasure taking this tour in a small district but nevertheless endless things to learn about. For us this was a 3hrs deep dive in Bangalores history and culture. Would definitely recommend this tour. Thank you so much!Written January 5, 2025
- scottybob8560 contributionsInteresting history and culture walkVery interesting walk of historical centre of Bangalore. A special highlight was the Jain temple. Kavya was a great guide. I also enjoyed the dosas at a historic cafe.Written December 26, 2024
- scottybob8560 contributionsGreat tour of an authentic Bangalore neighbourhoodReally interesting and relaxed tour of a lovely part of Bangalore - Malleswaram. Poornima was a helpful and knowledgeable tour guide. I also enjoyed the snacks along the wayWritten December 26, 2024
- hartmuth3890 contributionsGreat walk through historical part of BangaloreReally interesting walk through historical part of Bangalore. Learnt a lot about Bangalore and his rich history. Poornima is a great guide with passion to history of India and Bangalore. Really to recommend in case you have only a few hours or a day while staying in Bangalore.Written November 17, 2024
- reaonthego0 contributionsAppreciating Bengaluru History and Culture with Unhurried TourPurnima is great and we really appreciated that the tour was, indeed, unhurried. It gave us time to really take in Bengaluru culture, understand the history and development of an interesting city, and explore a few important landmarks and temples. I'd highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to get a flavor of Bengaluru's history.Written October 14, 2024
- Passenger219591794150 contributionsYou say Bengaluru, I say BangaloreBengaluru or Bangalore, it's one city and one great trip through its colonial past. I am ashamed to say that despite calling this city my home between 2003 and 2010, much of this tour was charting new ground for me. That I didn't make more effort at the time was compensated by my excellent guide, Reha, who took us through Cubbon Park, via St Mark's Cathedral and then into Fraser Town. A super day out, and recommended. Cubbon Park is a joy, particularly early in the morning when the crowds are still asleep.Written October 13, 2024
- nicolenK3568CP0 contributionsUnhurried, uninhibited and authentic! Best of Bangalore!From booking to tour completion, Unhurried was exceptional! Highly recommend for first time visitors to take the Bangalore Day Tour - gain insights into the history, culture, architecture and food that makes this city special! It was a feast for all of the senses and gave me the confidence to continue to explore my new home solo! The tour was flexible- see something interesting along the way- they will explore it with you! The day felt like I was hanging out with my good friend all day! Communication was easy and organic! I cannot wait to book my next tour or two or three! 5 ⭐️ Recommending to all my friends and family!Written September 12, 2024
- Dream343573627180 contributionsMy son and I in BangaloreWaking up Runab and myself early on a Saturday morning was totally worth it… we became tourists in our own city and the most wonderful time with Vidya of @unhurried… all the nuggets of info shared by Vidya were absolute gems and very enlightening… would highly recommend them to anyone who wants to learn about Bangalore and MysoreWritten September 7, 2024
- Escape525171026410 contributionsAmazing and educational tourVidya 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!Written July 9, 2024
- VARA19690 contributionsA Morning Walk with Ms. Vidya Nilakantan @ Bengaluru Lalbagh Botanical Garden a must thing to do when someone is in BGLWe had an exciting & wonderful morning walk at Lalbagh botanical Garden guided by Ms Vidya Nilakantan our heritage & nature guide based at Bangalore. Thank to my classmate Dr Prathima Radhakrishnan as she arranged this lovely morning walk. We were accompanied by our another classmate Ms Kumud Singh and we all have enjoyed this walk very much as Vidya could explain so nicely the historical and the background of this botanical Garden right from its early days to the present one. The knowledge she had was superb and we could partly pick up from her and were memerised with the information she gave about this Garden and other vital information about Bangalore and Karnataka. We highly recommend all the nature lovers to take up this lovely walk as you reach Bengaluru or you plan to be in Bengaluru next time. Wishing you all a wonderful times ahead regards Vara prasad a nature enthusiastic.Written June 23, 2024
- Venture129803113480 contributionsA very insightful walkA very insightful Heritage Walk in Bangalore, full of historical references and anecdotes, which ends on a delicious note. I highly recommend!Written June 21, 2024
- Tourist242791231040 contributionsA gem of an experienceWe 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.Written April 26, 2024
- AnnyAusAmsterdam0 contributionsFun, interesting and full of knowledgeI did. the Pete Tour with Poornima and it was one of the best guided tours I have done in India. Poornima is full of knowledge, she create the walking tour such that it was informative but still fun and interactive. After having a lot of guides in India that spoke hard to understand English, sounded as if they read of a programme, and could not answer any questions, this walking tour was pure bliss! I would strongly recommend unhurried tours.Written March 15, 2024
- Camper276372249280 contributionsOld Market tourAn excellent tour of the old market area of Bangalore. Vidya was a very knowledgeable and friendly guide. Highly recommended.Written March 2, 2024
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