16 Oct 2022
I booked a 1-to-1 tour and Ramesh was kind enough to meet me at the hotel and take me to the starting point of the tour by tuc tuc- my first ever tuc tuc experience. The tour was centred in and around Cubbon Park, which is a really lovely place to be on a Sunday when the gates are closed to all traffic. I couldn't believe the change in air quality inside the park compared to the rather congested area around my hotel. Ramesh spoke knowledgeably about the various trees and flowers in the park and steered me towards key buildings and statues, putting them into historical context. Incidentally, I'm ashamed of Winston Churchill for leaving India without paying his bills. Ramesh also outlined Bangalore's more recent history in terms of technology, politics and commerce and pointed out some significant modern buildings. I really feel as if I know something about Bangalore now and the masterclass in road-crossing was invaluable. The price of this tour is very reasonable compared to similar offerings from other companies. This is a very good deal!