These 5 walking tours are becoming much sought after

No matter where you are, the best way to travel is on foot exploring the streets, vibe and culture that makes up a hamlet, city or town.
 

What makes this even exciting is that you can explore your city that you’ve called home like a tourist, and you will be surprised to discover hidden gems that you weren’t previously unaware of.

Did you know that Bengaluru gets its name from boiled beans? All these interesting nuggets of information and more can be gotten on these heritage walks. 

Heritage walks are becoming a fast popular way of discovering a city whether you're an old-timer, new to the city or just a tourist looking for a much more inclusive feel.  The beauty of these walks is that it encapsulates a variety of experiences tailored for your tastes be it cultural, nature-based or just food-oriented.

 

In Bengaluru, here are some of the most popular walking tours that capture the old and new charm of the city.

 

1. Bangalore Walks:
 

Held every weekend, and reasonably priced, the Bangalore Walks offers four kinds of walks to cater to the history and culture buff, or the nature-lover. These walks include Cubbon Park Walk, Green Heritage Walk, and the Victorian Heritage Walk. Currently, the Victorian Heritage Walk is on a break, as per their website. In addition, these customised walking tours can be organised.
For more information, you can head to their website: http://www.bangalorewalks.com/

 

  

 2. Bengaluru by Foot:

 

 

Want to explore certain neighbourhoods that have still retained their old world charm? Then check out this walk. While it’s not just old neighbourhoods that are steeped in rich history where walks are conducted, there are also food walks, too.  Know more by clicking here.

 

3. Indian National Trust For Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH):

 

This non-profit organisation is made up of a motley crew of historians, naturalists and conservationalists who are behind these walks. Besides the usual heritage walks, they also offer unusual walks that cover vintage cars, fort walks, temple walks and even tree walks, beside trips to Begur and Nandi Hills for a slice of history.
Website:  http://www.intachblr.org/
 

  
 

4. The Oota Walks: 
 

What better way than to capture the essence of Bengaluru through its local flavours, and that exactly what the founders of Oota Walks Simi Mathew and Shibaji Ghosh set out to do.
You can sign up and follow them so, you can get updates from their Facebook page here.

 

 

5. Unhurried: 
 

From market walks to nature walks and bungalow walks and more, Unhurried describes themselves as  a  "heritage and cultural experience-driven travel company" . They also conduct outstation tours, too. Poornima Dasharathi is the lady behind this walking tour. For more information, go here: http://www.unhurried.in/