Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Tours
In a city lacking in blockbuster sights, the following companies offer fantastic grassroots
tours to get under Bengaluru's skin.
Bangalore Walks
( 9845523660;
www.bangalorewalks.com
)
Choose between a traditional culture walk, the medi-
eval Old City history walk, garden walk through Lalbagh Gardens or the 19th-century
Victorian walk. Held on Saturdays and Sundays (7am to 10am), the walks (adult/child
?500/300) are all about knowing and loving Bengaluru in a way that many locals have for-
gotten. There's a delicious breakfast en route. Book in advance.
WALKING
Art of Bicycle
( 9538973506, 8105289167;
www.artofbicycletrips.com
; from ?950 per person)
Recommended cycling
tours with handcrafted itineraries that explore the city, state and beyond, including
Victoria-era tours, challenging routes up to Nandi Hills or 10-day journeys to Gokarna.
All equipment is provided, including 21-speed mountain bikes and support vans.
CYCLING
Getoff ur Ass
( 26722750;
www.getoffurass.com
;
858 1D Main Rd, Giri Nagar 2nd Phase)
Getoff ur Ass has perfect re-
cipes for outward-bound adventures, including off-beat cultural trips, rafting and trekking
in Karnataka and elsewhere. Also sells and rents outdoor gear.
ADVENTURE TOUR
Bus Tours
of which begin at Badami House. The basic half-day city tour runs twice daily at 7.30am
and 2pm (non AC/AC ?230/255), while the full-day tour departs at 7.15am (non AC/AC
?385/485) Wednesday to Sunday.
The day trips are worth considering, particularly the daily departure to the hard-to-get-
to Belur, Halebid and Shravanabelagola (non AC/AC ?910/970). It can also arrange the
luxurious
Golden Chariot
(
SIGHTSEEING
11-42866600;
www.thegoldenchariot.co.in
)
rail journeys that head across
Karnataka.
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