Full-Day Private Bangalore City Tour by Metro Train
Description
Bangalore has some of the worst traffic in India. This tour has none. The Bangalore tour by metro takes you through eight hours of the city's most extraordinary heritage without sitting in a single traffic jam. Starting at the magnificent granite legislature of Vidhan Soudha, the tour moves through Cubbon Park's Victorian gardens, a 1,000 year old Chola era temple, the overwhelming colour and devotion of the ISKCON temple, the 240 acre Lalbagh botanical garden planted by Hyder Ali in 1760, and the Bull Temple built by the city's founder Kempe Gowda in the 16th century. No private car. No waiting. Just the city at street level with a cultural guide who knows every lane and every story. English speaking cultural guide throughout, all metro travel, entry fees and a South Indian vegetarian lunch included. 5 Senses Tours is recognised by the Department of Tourism and a member of the Indian Association of Tour Operators.
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Itinerary
We visit Vidhan Soudha, one of the most famous buildings and landmarks of Bangalore. It houses the Legislative Chambers of the state government. The three hundred rooms of Vidhan Soudha accommodate approximately twenty-two departments of the state government. The building rises to a height of almost 46 m, making it one of the most imposing structures in the city of Bangalore. Since this is a working government office, we see it from outside.
Cubbon Park was established in the year 1870 by Sri John Meade, the then acting Commissioner of Mysore. The park was planned over 100 acres but today has expanded to nearly 300 acres and provides a great respite to Bangaloreans. We will walk past magnificent trees, statues of towering personalities and some spectacular buildings.
Attara Kacheri is a remarkable building designed in Gothic style. Built in 1867, Attara Kacheri was commissioned by Tipu Sultan to house the offices of 18 departments of revenue and general secretariat. Today it serves as the High Court for the state of Karnataka.
The temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is one of the oldest in Bangalore. The original temple was built in the Chola times nearly a thousand years ago with the main elements elements being a sanctum, vestibule and pillared hall. We will see a plethora of remarkable sculptures from Indian mythology.
The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON was founded in 1966 in New York City by A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada Its core beliefs are based on select traditional Hindu scriptures, particularly the Bhagavad-gītāand the Śrīmad Bhāgavatam. ISKCON was formed to spread the practice of bhakti yoga, in which those involved (bhaktas) dedicate their thoughts and actions towards pleasing the Supreme Lord, Krishna. We will visit the magnificent temple here located on a hill.
- Our guide will meet and pick you up from your hotel. We will head to Lalbagh the magnificent botanical garden. The 240 acre Lalbagh Botanical Garden with more than 1,800 species of plants, shrubs and trees serves as the lungs of Bangalore. 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.
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.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- Infants can be carried in a baby carrier bag on their person.
- Travel time is included on the tour duration.
Reviews(7)
Had a wonderful tour with Sasi. He explained the history of all the temples really well. The ride through the metro is really cool to experience the place, and you save so much time. Excellent tour overall. Thanks Sasi.
Ayannar was knowledgeable & informative using pictures & videos which were very helpful for me to understand. Driver “veve” is a good driver. He was very attentive on the road ensuring safety through the journey. It was a very pleasant trip and I enjoyed very much.
Thanks for this review. It was our pleasure hosting you.
This tour is for those who want to cover a lot of ground in a day. It was fun getting on the metro, and the guide made our transitions around the city extremely easy. We visited two beautiful parts, new and old Hindi temples, ate a traditional South East Indian meal on a banana leaf, while learning about Indian heritage and culture.
I am glad you enjoyed Bangalore. Thanks for taking the time to review this tour. It was our pleasure hosting you.
he understood the needs of customer well and responded promptly and accurately. He also gave appropriate explanations and introduced delicious food. I was able to have a pleasant trip.
First time for me in India. Jay, my guide, made the day very enjoyable. His history knowledge and enthusiasm for sharing his culture are top notch. I really learned a lot. The lunch meal was really nice. I liked being able to try so many different dishes I didn’t know about. Very satisfying experience. Riding the Metro to the different sites is a good experience. First ride was crowded as it was the end of morning rush. Rest of the day was fine and the entire system is very clean and seems to run well. Ended the day with a tuk tuk ride back to hotel. Great experience seeing the city life here.
The tour was a fantastic way to see so much of Bangalore in a short amount of time. Jay was knowledgeable and kind, and we enjoyed learning about the history and mythology of the city from him. We would recommend a tour with him to anyone. Lunch was a highlight, as we felt that we were afforded the opportunity to an authentic meal experience!
The tour of Bangalore by Metro was amazing. We got to see many fascinating sites including ancient temples by the metro train. This is a lovely idea to avoid the bangalore traffic and travel. Someshwar temple was fascinating as was the lalbagh garden. Our guide Jai was amazing and made this a memorable tour.
