Explore the historic heart of old Bangalore on a guided heritage walking tour in Gavipuram, one of the city’s oldest and most sacred neighbourhoods.
Located between Basavanagudi and Chamarajpet, Gavipuram is known for its ancient temples, hillocks, water systems, and stories that shaped early Bengaluru. This walk takes you through hidden corners, sacred landscapes, and important landmarks that most visitors never see.
Led by a local heritage storyteller, this experience blends history, architecture, astronomy, folklore, and everyday life, helping you understand how Bangalore evolved long before the modern city.
Highlights:
- Walk through one of Bangalore’s oldest neighbourhoods
- Visit the famous Gavi Gangadhareshwara Cave Temple
- Learn about Kempegowda, the founder of modern Bangalore
- Discover hidden temples, hills, and lakes
- Hear local stories, legends, and forgotten histories
- Small group guided experience with a local expert
Why is this walk special?
- Explore offbeat heritage sites away from tourist crowds
- Learn from a local expert storyteller
- Perfect for history lovers, culture enthusiasts, and curious travellers
- A slow, meaningful way to understand old Bangalore
What will you explore?
- Gavi Gangadhareshwara Cave Temple and its famous Makara Sankranti solar alignment
- Bande Mahakali Temple and Kempegowda’s temple renovations
- Kempegowda Tower (Western Tower) and early city boundaries
- Harihara Gudda hillock and sacred hill landscapes
- Maratha samadhis and Sajjan Rao’s memorial
Along the way, you will hear stories of Kempegowda, forgotten legends like Byramma the swimmer, colonial artists who painted this landscape, and how religion, water, and geography shaped Bangalore.
