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The story of Tipu Sultan

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3 Hours Mobile ticket Pickup offered Offered in: English
Overview

This tour is led by a cultural evangelist who will unravel Tipu Sultan's legend for you.

The walk takes follows the footprints left by Tipu Sultan, the tiger of Mysore! We visit the Summer Palace and Bangalore Fort which influenced the history & geography of Bangalore and the entire region.

The visit to the largest wholesale market of Bangalore with its myriad smells, colors and sounds will be a sensorial extravaganza!

Our company is committed to strengthening local communities. We help train and employ local guides and support local businesses to ensure travel dollars stay where they are spent.

What's Included
  1. Snacks
  2. Tour will be led by a Cultural evangelist
  3. Entrance charges
Meeting And Pickup
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Pickup details

Pick up from all hotels in Bangalore city except Whitefield, Electronic city and Airport area

What To Expect
KR Market

We start the walk at Bangalore's largest wholesale market. Guests will experience a sensorial extravaganza with the market's myriad smells, colors and sounds

45 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included

We will visit Bangalore Fort. Built-in 1537 by Kempe Gowda the founder of Bangalore as a mud fort, it was reinforced with stone by Tipu’s father Hyder Ali in 1761. We will talk about how the fort played a role in the Anglo Mysore wars between Tipu and the British forces led by the legendary Lord Cornwallis. Note The fort is closed on Sundays and hence if the booking is for a Sunday, this cannot be visited.

30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Kote Venkataramana Temple

We visit the magnificent Kote Venkataraman Temple. Built in the 17th century this temple follows an archietcure style which is a fusion of Dravidian and Vijayanagar elements. This temple provided the setting for the treasure hunt in the book Riddle of the Seventh Stone.

30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Tipu Sultan Fort and Palace - Bangalore KR Market

The Summer Palace of Tipu is a fascinating structure with teak pillars and frescoes. The Palace captures key milestones in Tipu’s life including his early life, economic and social reforms undertaken by him, his victories and eventual defeat as well.

45 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info
  1. Public transportation options are available nearby
  1. Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Operated by 5 Senses Walks

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  1. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
  2. Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  3. If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  4. Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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