Bengaluru Prayana offers researched and community-driven Bengaluru heritage walks that help people understand the city through stories, places, and lived experiences.
Our Bangalore heritage walks cover old neighbourhoods, historic markets, temples, military areas, theatres, and important cultural pockets across the city. They take you through neighbourhoods rich in culture and history. From temple towns to colonial quarters, each walk is an opportunity to understand the layers that have shaped Bangalore.
Each walk is designed to make history simple, accessible, and meaningful. We focus on people, memory, and everyday life, making our walks suitable for anyone who wants to explore heritage walks in Bangalore, honestly and engagingly.
Our hosts include passionate heritage enthusiasts, historians, and storytellers. Learn more about them on our About Us page.
What is a Heritage Walk?
A heritage walk is a guided exploration of a location’s historical and cultural significance. It includes visits to streets, landmarks, temples, public art, and structures that reflect the place’s evolution. Led by experienced hosts, these walks provide insights through stories, anecdotes, and local context.
Bengaluru Heritage Walks
Scheduled Walks
Below is the list of our signature Bengaluru heritage walks.
These walks take place once a month and are open to the public. Announcements of these walks are made on social media, the WhatsApp community, and newsletters (subscribe to the newsletter below). Booking in advance is required to secure your spot.
We offer customised walks for schools, corporate teams, families, and groups. Pricing differs from scheduled walks.
Yelahanka Heritage Walk (16th Century)
This walk explores the early history of Bengaluru in Kempegowda’s Yelahanka.
We cover the city’s beginnings, early settlements, and the story of how the region developed. It is ideal for anyone interested in understanding the roots of Bangalore’s heritage.
- Distance: 3.5 kilometres
- Duration: 3 hours
- Location: Yelahanka Old Town
- Bookings: Monthly scheduled walk
The Battle of Bangalore (18th Century) (Premium Walk)
This walk takes you through the key spots connected to the 1791 Battle of Bangalore. We explore the old fort area, the Pete lanes, and the places where the siege unfolded. Through simple storytelling, we explain how the city was captured, what changed during the war, and why this moment still matters in Bangalore’s history.
- Distance: 4 kilometres
- Duration: 4 hours
- Location: Avenue Road to KR Market
- Bookings: On request only
The Army Town & Its Tales (19th Century) (Premium Walk)
The Army Town and Its Tales is a curated historical experience that takes guests through the origins of the Bangalore Cantonment, once one of India’s most celebrated and sought-after military postings for British officers.
- Distance: 4 kilometres
- Duration: 4 hours
- Location: MG Road to Cubbon Road
- Bookings: Monthly scheduled walk
Whitefield Heritage Walk (19th Century)
Explore the colonial roots of Whitefield and its early Anglo-Indian settlements.
- Distance: 3 to 3.5 kilometres
- Duration: 3 to 3.5 hours
- Location: Whitefield
- Bookings: Monthly scheduled walk
Malleshwaram Heritage Trail (Most Popular)
Explore the charm and culture of Malleshwaram, from its traditional markets to its historic homes and temples.
- Distance: 3 to 4 kilometres
- Duration: 3.5 to 4 hours
- Location: Malleshwaram
- Bookings: Monthly scheduled walk
Gavipuram Heritage Trail
Discover one of Bangalore’s oldest neighbourhoods, rich with temples, legends, and stories that predate modern Bangalore.
- Distance: 3.5 to 4 kilometres
- Duration: 3 to 3.5 hours
- Location: Gavipuram
- Bookings: Monthly scheduled walk
KR Market Trail
Experience the vibrant flower markets, historic palaces, and temples in Bangalore’s trading hub.
- Distance: 2 to 3 kilometres
- Duration: 2.5 to 3 hours
- Location: KR Market
- Bookings: Monthly scheduled walk
Malleshwaram Street Art Trail
A visual journey through contemporary public art in one of Bangalore’s oldest neighbourhoods.
- Distance: 2 to 3 kilometres
- Duration: 1.5 to 2 hours
- Location: Malleshwaram
- Bookings: Private walk only
Ulsoor Heritage Trail
Trace the transformation of Ulsoor from the Chola period to modern-day Bangalore. Includes visits to historic temples, churches, and colonial landmarks.
- Distance: 4 to 5 kilometres
- Duration: 3.5 to 4 hours
- Location: Ulsoor
- Bookings: Customised walk only
Cubbon Park Heritage Trail (Deferred)
Wander through Bangalore’s green lung and discover its rich colonial past, notable statues, prominent institutions, and early city planning.
- Distance: 2 to 3 kilometres
- Duration: 2.5 to 3 hours
- Location: Cubbon Park
Lalbagh Botanical Garden Trail (Deferred)
Discover this botanical gem, featuring a glasshouse, rock formations, and a rich horticultural legacy.
- Distance: 2 to 3 kilometres
- Duration: 2.5 to 3 hours
- Location: Lalbagh Botanical Garden
- Bookings: Customised walk only
Self-Guided Walks (DIY)
Want to explore at your own pace? We offer downloadable PDF guides for selected trails. Audio guides are coming soon. To purchase a self-guided trail, write to us at: bengaluruprayana@gmail.com.
Why Join a Bengaluru Prayana Walk?
- Learn from experienced, passionate hosts.
- Small group sizes for a personal experience.
- Carefully researched routes.
- Stories and facts you won’t find in guidebooks.
Read more about our hosts and their experience on the About Us page.
Bookings & Enquiries
To join a walk, schedule a private tour, or buy a DIY guide:
- Email us: bengaluruprayana@gmail.com
- Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for updates
- Join our WhatsApp community to stay informed
At Bengaluru Prayana, we aim to bring people closer to the history and culture of Bangalore. Our heritage walks are a reflection of this commitment. Whether you want to revisit your own city with fresh eyes or discover it for the first time, our walks are the perfect way to connect with Bangalore’s rich and layered past.