Nandi Valley Walks

27/02/2024

Not to forget the Germans!

Thanks much and truly to the German Consulate (Friedrich, Kanchi, and Dr. Manjula) for giving me the honour to take two visiting German MPs around the Bhoganandishwara Temple in early February '24 -- Mr. Markus Töns (of the Social Democratic Party) and Mr. Carl-Julius Cronenberg (of the Free Democratic Party). Nandi Valley Walks

The highlight of the heritage walk, was surely the chance to see and enjoy (in maiden viewing) the restored and renovated "kalyani", the "Shringi Theerta"....I had a lot of trepidation that the restoration would be a "new" and "not good" renovation....I was cautiously thankful, the ASI folks have done a good job.

27/02/2024

A members' only heritage walk (or stroll actually) through the Bangalore Club, on Sunday 18th February '24....so happy to be doing this after several years, and the number of folks who joined us (close to 60) testament to the interest in the Bangalore Club's history (and its many famous and infamous tales!) and a felt sentiment as expressed to me that we should have more of these heritage walks in and around the Club.

Thanks in full measure to Prateeti Ballal and Chaitra Vijay and all the other members of the Library Sub Committee; and Kenneth Pinto (in particular) and all the members of the General Committee of the Club and the staff of the Club.

I have to say a special thanks to Prateeti, truly, for not only did she handle all the arrangements superbly, her inputs on the flora and fauna of the Club, in particular, was much appreciated and I learnt a lot. I always say each heritage walk, wherever I conduct it, is a learning experience for me....for one cannot say one knows it all! Interesting trivia and fascinating facets always emerge.

Thank you all!

27/02/2024

A busy season of heritage walks in the Nandi Valley with Nandi Valley Walks....as the historical walking session for this year '24 winds down due to the onset of what unfortunately, looks like a harsh summer ahead.

Couldn't have asked (or, even in my wildest imagination, wished or dreamed) for a more intense heritage walk, than to have the Pritzker Prize winning architect Peter Zumthor join us on Saturday, 24th February. Humbled, privileged, and grateful to Mr. & Mrs. Zumthor; thank you. Many thanks also in full measure to all the folks at the Swiss Consulate, and Bijoy Ramachandran. I can only wish and hope this heritage trail was worth the effort from the audience.

And then on the very same day, in the height of the afternoon sun, and as dusk set in, a group of lawyers walking around in the Valley -- wonderful historical tales were heard and exchanged! Thanks truly to Akshay Bhat and the team from CAM.

17/11/2023

As part of Unboxing Bangalore Habba, we are pleased to have two lovely heritage strolls on offer -- to witness and experience historical Bangalore, come walk the historic talk with us!

1) Bhoganandishwara Heritage Trail: Sunday, 10th December 2023 (between 8 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.).

2) In Town Park Heritage Trail: Thursday, 7th December 2023 (between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m.).

Both heritage walks are free -- but registration in advance is necessary, by emailing us at: [email protected].

Looking eagerly forward to the best the season has to offer!
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05/09/2023

05/09/2023

HERITAGE WALKING TOUR -- SECOND OF THIS SEASON!!

Join us on 17th September 2023, Sunday, for the second edition of this year's heritage and historical walking tour around the foothills of Nandi Hills.

Sign up here: https://www.gully.tours/tours/the-nandi-valley-walk-79263

Come walk-the-historic-talk with us!

05/09/2023

HERITAGE WALKING TOUR -- SECOND OF THIS SEASON!!

Join us on 17th September 2023, Sunday, for the second edition of this year's heritage and historical walking tour around the foothills of Nandi Hills.

Sign up here: gully.tours/tours/the-nandi-valley-walk-79263.

Come walk-the-historic-talk with us!

03/08/2023

WE ARE BACK!

Revamped and all ready to "walk the historic talk" in 2023 in the foothills of Nandi Hills.

The weather for the next six months or so promises to be truly brilliant, wonderfully invigorating, and magnificently nostalgic of all that Bangalore and its surroundings, have (and had) to offer.

We have tied-up with Gully Tours (https://www.gully.tours/) and the marvellous team of "locals" lead enthusiastically by our dear friend and well-wisher Vinay Parameswarappa -- so to book your next heritage walk or stroll through the salubrious and sylvan foothills of the Nandi Hills, please sign-up here: https://www.gully.tours/tours/the-nandi-walk-79263.

The rest of our schedule for this season will follow!