Kempegowda Heritage Walk – Place Details
1. Kempegowda Watch Towers
Built by Kempegowda I to mark the boundary of old Bengaluru.
There are 4 towers around the city; one is shown here.
Great historical significance and good photo spot.
https://maps.google.com/?q=Kempegowda+Tower+Basavanagudi
2. Jinke Park
A natural park area named after “Jinke” (deer).
Good for morning walks and greenery.
https://maps.google.com/?q=Jinke+Park+Basavanagudi
3. Kempambudhi Lake
One of the oldest lakes in Bengaluru.
Built during Kempegowda’s era.
Peaceful place for a short walk, boating sometimes available.
https://maps.google.com/?q=Kempambudhi+Lake
4. Dodda Ganapathi Temple (Basavanagudi)
Famous for the huge monolithic Ganesha idol.
A very popular religious spot.
Beside it is the famous Bull Temple.
Temple Timings: 7:30 AM – 12:30 PM, 5:30 PM – 8 PM
https://maps.google.com/?q=Dodda+Ganapathi+Temple+Basavanagudi
5. Dodda Basavanna Temple (Bull Temple)
Home to the giant Nandi statue carved from a single rock.
One of the most iconic temples in Bengaluru.
https://maps.google.com/?q=Bull+Temple+Bangalore
6. Sri Karanji Anjaneya Temple
Dedicated to Lord Hanuman.
Known for peaceful darshan and spiritual ambience.
https://maps.google.com/?q=Sri+Karanji+Anjaneya+Temple+Basavanagudi
7. Bugle Rock Park
Geological rock formations 3 billion years old.
Ideal for walking, relaxing, and sightseeing.
Watch tower nearby offers sunset views.
https://maps.google.com/?q=Bugle+Rock+Park+Bangalore
8. Harihara Gudda
Small hillock with a temple.
Good view of surrounding Basavanagudi area.
https://maps.google.com/?q=Harihara+Gudda+Basavanagudi
9. Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple
One of the most ancient Shiva temples in Bengaluru.
Known for sunlight passing through stone structures on Makara Sankranti.
Built inside a natural cave.
https://maps.google.com/?q=Gavi+Gangadhareshwara+Temple+Bangalore
10. Bande Mahakali Temple
Local goddess temple with devotional significance.
https://maps.google.com/?q=Bande+Mahakali+Temple+Bangalore
11. Ramanjineya Gudda
Hillock with a Rama & Hanuman temple.
Popular with local walkers and for sunrise views.
https://maps.google.com/?q=Ramanjaneya+Gudda+Hanumanthanagar
12. Govardhana Giri Cave Temple
A small cave-like temple dedicated to Lord Krishna lifting Govardhan Hill.
Scenic and peaceful.
https://maps.google.com/?q=Govardhana+Giri+Cave+Temple+Bangalore
13. Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple
Ancient Shiva temple located near Hanumanthanagar area.
Known for traditional South Indian architecture.
https://maps.google.com/?q=Mallikarjuna+Swamy+Temple+Hanumanthanagar
14. Kumaraswamy Temple
Dedicated to Lord Subramanya (Murugan).
Situated on a quiet elevated spot.
https://maps.google.com/?q=Kumaraswamy+Temple+Bangalore
15. Sri Pralayakalada Prasanna Veerabhadraswamy Temple
A temple dedicated to Veerabhadra.
Associated with mythological stories.
https://maps.google.com/?q=Sri+Pralayakalada+Prasanna+Veerabhadraswamy+Temple
16. Rajiv Gandhi Stadium
Multi-purpose stadium used for sports and public events.
https://maps.google.com/?q=Rajiv+Gandhi+Stadium+Basavanagudi
