2h 30m
Guided in English
Private tour
Mobile ticket

Highlights

Explore Bangalore's postal heritage on this unique 2.5-hour walk through the city's colonial communication systems. Delve into the history of postal evolution from the 1860s to 1947, discovering how these systems shaped social and institutional landscapes. Led by expert philatelist Varun Khanna, participants will engage with original postal artifacts, including vintage covers and cancellations. This walk is perfect for history enthusiasts, philately fans, and residents eager to learn more about Bangalore's rich past. - Duration: 2.5 hours and covers 2.5 kilometres - Discover the Chief Postmaster General’s Office, built in 1860 - Unique insights into how communication shaped the city's growth - No prior history knowledge required; suitable for all ages and interests

Inclusions

What's included

Guided walk fee
One beverage (coffee/lime juice) and one food (sandwich or brownie)

What's not

Anything not mentioned above

Itinerary

How the system evolved from manual colonial routes to structured networks The scale and efficiency of present-day India Post operations
30 min

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Reviews

5.0

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Know before you go

Meeting point: Meet at the Beaulieu Post Office (Next to Radisson)
Pickup: Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operated by: Bengaluru Prayana

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How it compares in Bangalore

Its from-price is 76% below the median of the 387 experiences we list in Bangalore.
It is shorter than most of them.
By number of reviews it ranks 124 of 387.

About Bangalore

Bangalore, or Bengaluru, is the garden city of southern India, a technology hub of parks, palaces, pubs and filter coffee on a cool plateau.

Bengaluru, long known in English as Bangalore, is the capital of Karnataka and sits on a plateau about 900 metres up, which gives it a mild climate. The city's nickname, the Garden City, comes from public parks like Cubbon Park and the Lalbagh Botanical Garden, where a glasshouse modelled on London's Crystal Palace holds flower shows. The Vidhana Soudha, the state legislature, is one of its grandest buildings.

Top-ranked sights in Bangalore: Vidhana Soudha, KR Market (Krishnarajendra City Market), Lalbagh Botanical Gardens.

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