An old suburb at the heart of the city, Malleswaram evokes a strong sense of nostalgia and curiosity among Bangaloreans and outsiders alike. It is a locality that boasts of curiously delightful paradoxes such as a large modern mall and a typically South Indian street shopping zone, side-by-side. Malleswaram presents to you a quintessential slice of the South Indian life across time.

Malleswaram emerged as a suburb where the blue collar middle-class built homes, far enough from the central business district of the day, but close enough to take a short ride by horse carriage, or in rare cases by car. As employees of the British government or the Mysore Raj, or researchers and scientists at the IISc, the early inhabitants of Malleswaram tended to be upper middle class, mostly Brahmins, Bharatanatyam patrons. Their influence on the cultural landscape of this area can be seen to this day.

Exploring this authentically South Indian area, this walk will take you through the delights of South Indian life: through Hindu temples, street shopping for hand-woven flowers and Pooja materials, freshly brewed filter coffee and some of Bangalore's best dosas.

About Unhurried

Unhurried is a heritage and cultural experience-driven travel company. Their definition of travel is off-beat and fluid. Whether you wish to take a lovely neighbourhood walk within Bangalore or a day-long thematic city tour; whether you want to take a weekend trip to a heritage site or plan a custom tour for your family and friends, Unhurried will help take you to unique places and cool spaces.

With Unhurried, you'll get a fulfilling travel experience, filled with tales, myths and even miracles.

Apart from conducting walks and tours at the convenience of their guests, they organise a few open walks and day tours that are announced every month.

Who said History has to be boring?

Experience the tactile nature of history in all its glory as you rediscover the stories and cultural heritage that give the beautiful city of Bangalore its quintessentially unique character. Join Unhurried on four offbeat cultural walks through some of Bangalore’s most charming neighbourhoods.