Travel has its charms, and they manifest in a million ways. Any place that you visit has a flavor that is its own and is very often left undiscovered as it gets lost in the labyrinth of information that exists. Guidebooks, blogs, noisy travel agents, dicey tour operators, and a general haze of opinion often mask the right vibe.

It is travel in Bangalore that we talk about this time. Anyone who has visited this city, Indian or otherwise, will raise a suspicious eyebrow at this line. Most people come to Bangalore on business or enroute to some other tourist location. Those who come to Bangalore will more often than not, curse their luck at the end of their trip. While the weather in this city and the beer in the evening might be welcome, the sheer pain of moving around in this city would deflate the best of all. Well, then here is something that might catch your fancy when you are next in Bangalore over the weekend: a Bangalore walk.

Bangalore has a great history and a fascinating past. A past that is clouded by the dust of the modern eyesore that it has become. However, for the discerning, there is still hope. The Old Bangalore, as it is referred to in a dreamy tone of nostalgia by the original Bangaloreans, is very much alive. It needs a medium to be drawn out of the depths that modern times have pushed it into.

One such exercise is the Heritage Walk. It is a walking tour generally conducted on weekends. An early morning walk, where those who signed up are taken along for a measured walk around to witness and appreciate the charms that this city has to offer.

At the helm of this is Rajesh Nair. He is an erudite and well-informed host who does this for the sheer love of it. Rajesh, having spent decades with some of the best corporations in India and abroad, is now on a mission to bring some joy to the travelling lot.

The walk is a 2-hour walk that starts at the magnificent Vidhan Souda. One walks in the often crisp Banglore mornings through the iconic Cubbon Park and finishes at the MG Road. An early morning walk that offers interesting information, soothing sights, and a breakfast of tasteful simplicity. It is a morning that Rajesh holds together with consummate ease and his unobtrusive presence. Snippets from history, interesting trivia, and many unknown anecdotes that even the long-term residents of this city confess to being unaware of are the highlights of the walk.

There are, of course, other curated walks that take you to the other charms of Bangalore, like the temples of Basavanagudi, the KR Flower Market, etc.

If you are from Bangalore, dedicate one of your weekend mornings to this experience. Give yourself a break from the madness of shopping and mall hopping that the weekends have been reduced to. For a tourist visiting Bangalore, this walk or any of the other curated walks is a definite candidate for inclusion in your trip.

Rustik Travels , the travel firm that is behind this novel experience is a company that provides exceptional travel experiences across the world. These include great curated trips across India, be it the sheer adventure of Ladakh , the charms of North East or scuba diving in the idyllic Andaman Islands

And if you fancy a Kilimanjaro climb, an African safari, or a Maccha Picchu visit, Rustik Travels can be contacted.

They can be contacted at Rajesh@rustiktravel.com

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