Bengaluru Trip Overview
Explore the streets of Bangalore, now known as Bengaluru, by bike on a half-day bicycle expedition that begins early in the morning. Make the best of the empty streets as you pedal your way to Lalbagh, the central garden of Bangalore, to watch the sunrise. Then stop for breakfast (own expense) at the legendary MTR restaurant before continuing your ride to three temples in the neighborhood.
Highlights
• Sunrise at Lalbagh
• Ragigudda Temple
• Bull Temple
• Gavi Gangadeshwara Temple
Additional Info
Duration: 5 hours
Starts: Bengaluru, India
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Explore the streets of Bangalore, now known as Bengaluru, by bike on a half-day bicycle expedition that begins early in the morning. Make the best of the empty streets as you pedal your way to Lalbagh, the central garden of Bangalore, to watch the sunrise. Then stop for breakfast (own expense) at the legendary MTR restaurant before continuing your ride to three temples in the neighborhood.
Highlights
• Sunrise at Lalbagh
• Ragigudda Temple
• Bull Temple
• Gavi Gangadeshwara Temple
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Hopcoms Stall 01, Hopcoms, Dr mh, Marigowda Rd, westgate, lalbagh, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560004, India
You will be picked up from your hotel early in the morning and driven to the starting point of the biking expedition where you will meet your guide. Put on your helmet and get familiar with your bike before you start the tour. Then simply follow your guide as he takes you through deserted streets to the largest public garden in Bangalore, Lalbagh. Catch a glimpse of the morning sun as it rises above the trees.
Stop At: MTR, 14, Lal Bagh Main Rd, Doddamavalli, Sudhama Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560027, India
Then continue riding your bike to MTR, the most famous restaurant in Bangalore that has been in the business since 1924. Take some breakfast (own expense) and wash it down with a cup of coffee just like the locals.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Ragigudda Sri Prasanna Anjaneyaswamy Temple, 9th Block Jayanagar, Bengaluru 560068 India
After breakfast, cycle through the early morning clamor past fragrant lanes of crisp blossoms and go to Ragigudda Temple. The temple is dedicated to the monkey God Hanuman.
Pass By: Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple, 3 km from the City Market Gavipuram, Bengaluru 560018 India
Then cycle to the 16th century Cave Temple of Gavi Gangadeshwara. The temple is famous for its mysterious stone discs and the architectural marvel which lets the sun to shine on the main shrine at a certain time of the year.
Pass By: Bugle Hill, Bull Temple Rd, Basavangudi, Bengaluru 560004 India
Next visit the 16th century Bull Temple, a major landmark of Bangalore. The temple is famous for the statue of the sacred bull, Nandi, that is the biggest in the world. Legend has it that a bull used to ravage the crops and was beaten up by a villager after which it turned into a statue. The statue kept growing in size and the villagers worshipped to Lord Shiva to calm down the bull. A temple was then constructed on that site.
Stop At: food Street, XJP4+778, Sulthangunta, Shivaji Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560051, India
Finish your expedition by tasting some mouth watering local delicacies (own expense) at the popular “Food Street”. The lively street has some great food shops offering local South Indian foods like dosas (savory rice crepe) and idlis (rice dumplings) as well as popular street foods from other parts of India.
Once your tour will be finished you will be driven back to fixed point / your hotel.
Duration: 1 hour
