What to do and see in Bangalore District, Karnataka: The Best Tours

On this private 3.5-hour tour, discover Bangalore, which was founded 500 years back by the founder of the city Kempegowda. Experience the culture, customs, and traditions come alive in the narrow alleys of this off the beaten path, where you pass through an ancient church, 380 year old temple, heritage building, historic mosque, an old wrestling house, market places, and a traditional healing place. This is the side of Bangalore you will experience only after tossing away the guide book, and one that you will remember for years to come.

Inclusions: Tour guide, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

The Mysore Silk tour from Bangalore takes us back to 1792 when the story of Mysore Silk commences with setting up of silk worm breeding stations by Tipu Sultan. In 1912 Maharaja Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV sets up the Mysore Silk Weaving factory to kick start the industrial production of Mysore Silk. We will visit Asia’s largest silk cocoon auction market, the Mysore Silk weaving factory, the Mysore Palace and an ancient bazaar.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Lunch, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Local guide

Exclusions: Drinks

In this 2 day tour, we experience Hampi the world heritage site with the ruins of the great Vijayanagara Empire. Even though the once proud city of victory lies in ruins today, it has a sense of timelessness. Over the 2 days we will go back in time and relive life in the 15th century when this empire was at its zentih.  We will explore magnificent temples with musical pillars, gigantic works of art carved out of stone, royal quarters, palaces and cave paintings that go back to the Iron Age.  You can call this UNESCO world heritage site as one of the world’s largest open air museums.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Overnight accommodation on double occupancy, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Breakfast, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private car

Exclusions: Lunch, Dinner

In this day-long guided tour(13 hours) we will explore a variety of fascinating sites from different eras in Mysore and its surroundings. These include magnificent palaces, an exquisite Hindu temple, remains of a fortified town, an eerie dungeon, vibrant bazaars etc. Get to know their creators and their contribution in making this region an area to reckon with.  Breakfast en route and lunch included in the price 

Inclusions: Transport by private air-conditioned car or minivan, Hotel pickup and drop-off from Central Bengaluru , Service of a Cultural/Heritage Expert for the duration of the Tour, Breakfast, Lunch, All entry Fees

Exclusions: Personal Shopping, Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Gratuities

Excellent services and best arrangements 24x7 contact person Comfortable and flexible tour Clear and transparent communication Friendly and professional Team

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Professional English Speaking Tour Guide and entry fee for monuments, three star hotel for accommodation with one double bedroom for 1 to 2 clients., return flight tickets from Bangalore to Delhi , pick up and drop in bangalore

Exclusions: lunch and dinner, Camera fees at monuments, Gratuities

Ejipura slums is perhaps Bengaluru's largest. The challenges of poor infrastructure, unchecked development, and large scale urban migration come to focus here. Poverty and associated effects are all around. Yet, this is also a place where the human spirit triumphs over adversity. We will stop at a small business unit run by Ganesh. Disabled and orphaned at birth in the slums, Ganesh rose to establish a unit that makes up cycled paper and plastic products from discarded materials. He only employs people who are disabled like him - giving them one of the only lifelines available. We will follow it up with a stop at Greenland School. A low income private school where teachers and volunteers are working hard to improve student performance, and bring joy. We will finish at the Swabhimaan Community Center and Clinic - refuge for people from their daily struggle. A Swabhimaan volunteer will walk you through the sites. All proceeds are given back to people in the community.

Inclusions: A guide who is a community leader intimately familiar with Ejipura, Drinking water is available. We encourage you to carry a bottle

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On this half day culture rich tour, we will explore the best of Bangalore, listening to its stories, visiting the 18th century monuments, exploring the temples and ending with a visit to the famed flower market in Bangalore. A perfect crash course for a traveler who doesn't have the luxury of time to spend in the city, but where we ensure you take back a whole lot of memories while you are at it.

Inclusions: Hotel pick up and drop off (within city centre), Snacks, Tour guide, Transport by private A/C vehicle

Exclusions: Hotel pick up and drop off (outside city centre) The guide will meet you at the MG road metro station, MG road in this case, Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified

Visit the Photographer's paradise early in the morning to see the Grand Flower Market of Bengaluru city. Walk to Bangalore Fort, Tipu sultan Summer Palace and a South Indian Temple. Private local guide ensures full attention and safety while on tour.

Inclusions: Private local guide, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Tips and Gratuties, Hotel pickup and drop-off (unless upgraded car option is selected)

Meet Binu, a friendly, well-traveled, cosmopolitan host, in her beautiful home surrounded by lush gardens in the heart of Bengaluru for your private cooking experience. Discuss the menu over a welcome drink before joining Binu in her kitchen for your cooking demonstration. Watch as Binu prepares an authentic Indian meal that focuses on meat, stuffed Indian breads and quick vegetable stir-fries. Binu prides herself on making homemade breads and authentic curries and enjoys feeding people. Binu may be joined by a member of her staff to help prep and clean in her kitchen. Join Binu at her dining table to relish an authentic North Indian Punjabi meal. You might try dishes such as stuffed parathas, aloo gobhi (potatoes and cauliflower stir-fry), bhindi masala (spiced okra), paneer bhurji (scrambled Indian cheese with vegetables), Binu's signature mutton, and methi chicken (chicken cooked in fenugreek leaves). You will end your meal with a sweet dessert like kheer (rice pudding).

Inclusions: Private cooking class with your host Binu, Local Beer

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Bewitching Ruins Trail, Badami & Hampi tour is a 6 nights/ 7 days guided experiential tour to Hampi, Badami, Pattadakal & Aihole. Key highlights include climbing the magnificent Chitradurga Fort, visit to a unique Sloth Bear sanctuary, exploring the ruins of Vijayanagar empire at Hampi, hitting the Ramayana trail at Kishkinda, village experience at Anegundi, riding a coracle on the Tungabhadra river and exploring the caves temples of Badami, Aihole & Patadakal.

Inclusions: 6 nights accommodation, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Local guide, Private car

Exclusions: Food and drinks