Discover the Heart of Malleswaram, Bengaluru tickets

About this place

Step into the timeless charm of one of Bengaluru’s oldest and most culturally vibrant neighbourhoods — Malleswaram, a locality where ancient shrines, leafy boulevards, bustling bazaars and century-old institutions come together in a seamless tapestry of history and everyday life. This carefully curated 2.5-hour, 2 km walking experience takes you through the heart of a neighbourhood conceived more than 130 years ago, inviting you to discover how thoughtful town planning, sacred spaces, local traditions and community life have shaped generations of Bengalureans. Your journey begins in the tranquil surroundings of the Kaadu Malleshwara Temple, a 17th-century Shiva shrine that gave the neighbourhood its very name. As the temple bells echo and the morning light falls gently on its ancient stone walls, your guide will share stories of its origins, architecture and the spiritual life it continues to nurture today. Just across the street lies the intriguing Nandi Tirtha Kalyani Temple, once buried for centuries and rediscovered only in the late 1990s. Here, you’ll witness the mesmerizing sight of water flowing from the mouth of a stone Nandi into a sacred pond — a mystical engineering marvel that continues to captivate visitors.