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The entrance of the port is marked with a yellow gate. Behind this, you find all the souvenir shops and bars. The shops advertise duty free sales but be aware you cannot always bring alcohol on board of your cruise ship. We found this port particularly interesting to buy T-shirts and sandals. People are friendly.
There is always entertainment in Port Zante. Many locals walk around with little monkeys and will not hesitate to put them on your shoulders or head. In case you are not interested, keep your distance to be sure. In the main shopping street, dancers are given a show. We love our picture of the smiling and dancing girl.
The city is well worth exploring. There are some historical buildings, a square with English clock fountain, a park and the cathedral. All in close walking distance from the port. We recommend you however to be careful of pickpockets in the city. Most tourists stay in the port shopping area but that's a pity.
De ingang van de haven wordt gekenmerkt door een gele poort. Hierachter vind je alle winkeltjes en bars. Men adverteert belastingvrij winkelen maar houd er rekening mee dat je niet altijd alcohol kan meenemen op je cruiseschip. Deze haven was heel interessant om T-Shirts en sandalen te kopen. Mensen zijn vriendelijk. Er is altijd iets te doen in Port Zante. Veel lokale mannen lopen rond met kleine aapjes en zullen niet aarzelen deze op jouw schouders of hoofd te plaatsen. Als je hier niet aan mee wil doen, houd dan afstand van deze individuen. In de hoofdwinkelstraat geven dansers een show. Wij houden van onze foto met het lachende dansende meisje.
De stad is een ontdekking waard. Je vindt er historische huizen, een plein met Engelse klokfontein, een park en kathedraal. Allen op korte wandelafstand van de haven. We raden je wel aan op te letten voor gauwdieven. De meeste toeristen zijn argwanend en blijven in de haven, dit is spijtig.
I associate Bangalore as a city with my childhood. Every summer, i would spend days here with cousins as I would travel here on holidays. I eventually started working here as well. And then one day, I fell in love with a Bangalorean but not so much with the city. But as relationships go, the city has eventually grown on me. I have discovered it, not just as a resident but as a traveller too and experienced some of the interesting things to do in Bangalore.
We often miss what is in our own backyard and I have spent the last few years wandering around in the city. I have explored small nooks of the city, eaten at old eateries with the husband, chilled at pubs with friends, lost myself in the colourful markets, smelled the fragrance of fresh flowers, roamed around the old town and enjoyed the frothing filter coffee.. Though most of us know Bangalore as the IT hub famous for its restaurants and pubs, I love the old city which is so memorable to me ever since I visited the city during my childhood days. And that is where I discovered most of things to do in Bangalore
Bangalore fort in Bangalore
Videos on Bangalore – Things to do in Bangalore
Here are some videos on Bangalore – six trails that you can take in Bangalore, ideal for a weekend walk. Explore Bengaluru or Bangalore with me on my Youtube India Channel, Travel With Lakshmi .
Watchtowers of Bangalore
Bangalore’s founder Kempegowda is remembered today by monuments and they are four watch towers There are built by him marking the boundaries of the city. However now the city has grown around the watch towers and the towers are now situated amidst the bustling city, atop hillocks. While most of you may be familiar with the tower at Lalbagh, the others stand inside parks, near lakes and above temples. Watch the video to know about the watchtowers of Bangalore. Go on the Kempegowda trail – one of the recommended things to do in Bangalore.
Videos on Bangalore – Tipu Sultan Trail
Tipu Sultan was born in Devanahalli where the Bangalore airport stands today and he ruled at Srirangapatna but his monuments are strewn in Bangalore. The father – son duo Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan built palaces, forts and even gardens in the city. Tipu’s summer palace and the fort stand in the old city today and Lalbagh remains in their memory. Lets go on a Tipu trail now.
Getaway from Bangalore – Nandi Hills
My favourite getaway and video – Nandi Hills is more than just a heritage destination. Mired in mist, it is great for those who want to escape the city for a short while and yet remain within it. Nandi Hills has legends and myths too and some of them are associated with Tipu Sultan. Watch this video and lets go on road trip to Nandi Hills, one of the favourite things to do in Bangalore.
Bangalore Temple Trail
Temples in Bangalore tell you tales of yore and are surrounded by legends and myths. The Dodda Basanvangudi built by Kempegowda is more than 600yrs old and has one of the tallest monolithic Nandis around. The famous Malleshwaram is named after the Kaadu Malleshwara temple. The Jalakandeshwara temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva in the form of Arthanaareeshwarar. The Someshwar temple in Ulsoor is one of the oldest temple as well dating back to the Chola era. This is one of my favourite videos on Bangalore as we go on a temple trail.
Bangalore Market Trail
The Bazaars are synonyms of Bangalore. The bustling morning scene , the colours, the energy, the vibrance and the fragrance – lets go on a market trail and binge on some dosais. From Malleswaram to Gandhi Bazaar to Shivaji Nagar, lets visit these old markets that form the fabric of the city. My favourite among all my videos on Bangalore.
Bangalore Pottery Town
There is something fascinating as you watch a potter shape a beautiful pot out of clay. Bangalore has its very own Pottery Town which has been around for ages. The pottery town is home to nearly 40 families all creating pots and pans. This town come alive during the Ganesh Chathurthi festival where so many idols of Lord Ganesh are carved and painted tastefully. Take a walk through the pottery town of Bangalore as this is one of the many things to do in Bangalore.
There is no need to escape out of Bangalore every weekend to explore. There is so much the city itself for you to explore now. As you do, visit my favourite book store – Blossoms and end your day with a hot cup of filter coffee served on dabbara tumblers,
Welcome to another edition of Journeys and Jottings. I have a confession to make. I love travelling but I hate travelling on work or working on the go. It just takes away the entire fun of travel according to me. I have seen my fellow travel writers and bloggers and digital nomads so comfortable blogging or writing on the go, but I can just about manage instagram and other social media tools. Work just takes away the very essence of travel .
Whenever I am on the road, the journey, the destination, the local flavours, the experience – everything just consumes me. I am a slow traveller and I like to just take things at my own pace, absorb it into my system. And somehow , sitting and punching words on a keyboard doesnt seem to fit into my itinerary . It seems like an antithesis of sorts – slow travel and work. If I may say, it is the difference between slowly sipping a glass of single malt and gulping down shots of tequila .
I see travellers working in airports, typing furiously when they are on flights, sitting in a cafe or in their hotel rooms and picking up their laptops. I see them flaunt their beautifully landscaped digital offices. But I can just sit and stare and do nothing. I try working even in the hotel but after a long day, I just want to head to the spa or chat with family or read a book.
I have tried and I have failed. I have written perhaps a few posts and a handful of stories while I have travelled. I often wonder how I can travel in France and write about Rajasthan and blog about Indonesia. It sounds weird right..but sometimes i have done it. I was in Gujarat and writing about Australia and holidaying in US and writing about South Africa. I had to carry my notes, my diary, my hard disks besides my laptop. Its like carrying my office in my luggage. I have also been on a travel blogging assignment where we had to blog everyday . I could manage that easily as the travel experiences were fresh in my head. But then on my next trip, my laptop stayed at home.
I travel at least ten days to a fortnight in a month and I need a week to unwind. That leaves me with just one week to work. So I have no choice but to work on the go. It is a necessary occupational hazard and I realize that I just have to get used to it. So dont be surprised if you read stories of Bhutan and Australia while I am looking at erotic sculptures in Khajuraho .