Top Bangalore Unique Experiences

Ejipura slums is perhaps Bengaluru's largest. The challenges of poor infrastructure, unchecked development, and large scale urban migration come to focus here. Poverty and associated effects are all around. Yet, this is also a place where the human spirit triumphs over adversity. We will stop at a small business unit run by Ganesh. Disabled and orphaned at birth in the slums, Ganesh rose to establish a unit that makes up cycled paper and plastic products from discarded materials. He only employs people who are disabled like him - giving them one of the only lifelines available. We will follow it up with a stop at Greenland School. A low income private school where teachers and volunteers are working hard to improve student performance, and bring joy. We will finish at the Swabhimaan Community Center and Clinic - refuge for people from their daily struggle. A Swabhimaan volunteer will walk you through the sites. All proceeds are given back to people in the community.

Riding in a "tuk-tuk" (Autorickshaw) is a fun experience in itself and very unique to Asia. You can hop on and hop off at places of interest. You will be visiting some truly local and significant "Must see" spots along with a few off the guide book spaces that range from ancient temples, gothic churches, crafts markets, artisans, and a beautiful summer palace. This tour also includes a traditional southern Indian Brunch or Lunch which you can choose as you trail along. This is a guided experience and includes a meal. Note: Some of the tour attractions cannot be experienced on Sundays/ Public holidays as they would be closed, that being the silk weaving and dyeing units. However, we do have an alternative option to walk about the jewellers & crafts/fabric street/market and visit a unique temple known for black magic and voodoo.

One of the best ways to learn about local cuisine is to make it yourself. You’ll do just that during this cook-and-dine experience in Bangalore. A local foodie will show you how to make authentic South Indian cuisine, which may be very different from the Indian food you are used to being served at restaurants. You’ll help prepare some of the dishes yourself, and then enjoy eating the feast afterwards. Food enthusiasts will love this activity, although prior cooking experience isn’t necessary.

Get to know the nightlife in Pune on this evening pub crawl. With a guide in the lead, you and a group of fellow adventurers will visit three local bars. You’ll be welcomed with a drink at each stop; bars visited include some hidden gems that you might not find if you were exploring on your own. Leave the tour with some new knowledge about Bangalore’s food and drink scene.

Cooking experience in Bangalore is a half day tour where you will visit a family in their home in Bangalore to learn and experience authentic  Indian style cooking. The lady of the house will explain to you about the cuisine and its unique ingredients. This will be followed by a cooking demonstration session. Guests will be encouraged to participate in the cooking process as well as guided by our cook. This is an all-inclusive trip where we take care of transport,  lunch, and the cooking session.

Nrityagram, with its wonderful ambience and ethnic look, is a unique dance village located about 20 miles away from Bangalore. The village was conceptualized by Protima Gauri Bedi, a prominent Indian dancer. Her idea was to develop a village devoted to teaching dance. In the age old “gurukul” tradition, where students and teachers live together here. Not only are Nrityagram’s dance ensembles popular, but the beauty of the village and the use of nature in its construction have made a visit to Nrityagram a memorable experience. The village was designed by Gerard Da Cunha, a well-known Indian architect. The open spaces, greenery and the mud buildings give Nrityagram a rural look. Highlights • Dance training • Interact with students • Concept of shared living • Unique beauty of the village