The Story of Bengaluru - A heritage walk through the old city.
From Kempe Gowda onwards: a walk in the pete
The pete (pronounced pay-tay) is perhaps the oldest part of modern Bengaluru. This trail retells the story of Bengaluru from its founding to modern times.
With small lanes that are named after the trade or trading communities such as akkipete (rice street), balepete (bangle street) or chikkapete (small street), the criss-cross of narrow lanes, the little shops of local produce, century-old temples tucked away behind posters of Kannada films, the old city breathes a different breath and has a interesting story to it.
So if you want to know how Bengaluru came into existence, while eyeing the rarebooks shop or window shopping at the silk chops or peep into some inconspicuous yet century old temples or just taste some traditional South Indian food, come along on our pete walk. Oh yes, pete simply means 'city'.
Venue: Hanuman Temple, Anchepet, Nagartapet, Bengaluru
Duration: 3-3.5 hours
Attractions: Ancient temples, churches, City market, other neighbourhood markets, old bungalows & an iconic eatery
Inclusions: Guided tour, traditional short eats
Exclusions: Transport & everything not given above
Parking: Tough, public transport or cab advised
Nearest Metro Station: Central College
Toilet: Public (Indian) toilet at the start or western toilet at the end of the walk
What is included in the tour
- Beverages & Short Eats
- Guided Tour
- Transport
What is NOT included in the tour
- Entry Fees
- Any other expenses not mentioned in Inclusions
- Century old temples
- Vibrant markets
