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Sacred Bull Walk in Bangalore with guide and refreshments
3 h
By walk
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Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Lalbagh Botanical Garden, Lalbagh, Bengaluru 560004 India
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
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple, 3 km from the City Market Gavipuram, Bengaluru 560018 India
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!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Bugle Hill, Bull Temple Rd, Basavangudi, Bengaluru 560004 India
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!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Gandhi Bazaar, Basavangudi, Bengaluru India
The tour ends after we walk past an old bazaar where all the local gossip happens!
Duration: 30 minutes
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Lalbagh Botanical Garden, Lalbagh, Bengaluru 560004 India
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
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple, 3 km from the City Market Gavipuram, Bengaluru 560018 India
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!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Bugle Hill, Bull Temple Rd, Basavangudi, Bengaluru 560004 India
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!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Gandhi Bazaar, Basavangudi, Bengaluru India
The tour ends after we walk past an old bazaar where all the local gossip happens!
Duration: 30 minutes
Included
- Snacks
- Entry/Admission - Lalbagh Botanical Garden
- Entry/Admission - Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple
- Entry/Admission - Bull Temple
- Entry/Admission - Gandhi Bazaar
Additional
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Features
Tourism
70%
Cultural
70%
Nightlife
20%
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