GREEN HERITAGE WALKS
ISOLA Bangalore chapter welcomes delegates to the annual conference at JW Marriott, on 22nd and 23rd January, 2016. Popularly known as the 'Garden City', Bangalore is endowed with sprawling lakes and large parks, including the centuries old Lal Bagh and Cubbon Park. It is our endeavour to provide our delegates from across the country an experience of the city through our specially designed walks. The walks are intended to explore and experience these spaces which have defined the landscape and character of the city.
In this years' annual conference, three (3nos) walks have been organized for the delgates on Saturday 23rd January 2016 0630hrs onwards. More details below. Delegates are welcome to choose from one of the following walks. Since each walk is limited to a maximum of 30 participants, interested delegates are requested to register below for the preferred walks. Detailed specifications of each walk including coordinator contacts and logistics shall be shared after the registration. REGISTER FOR THE WALKS.
The details of each walks is mentioned below. The same can also be downloaded HERE.
CUBBON PARK
Bangalore’s history is a tale of two cities—the Indian City or 'Pete' and the European Cantonment with Cubbon Park serving as a bridge between the two.
Meade's Park, Sri Chamarajendra Park, more popularly known as Cubbon Park, is more than a park. Alongside the great many species of plants and birds that call it their home, Cubbon Park also borders several of Bangalore's important buildings: Vidhana Soudha, Attara Kacheri—Karnataka High Court, art and science museums, Central Library and an aquarium, amongst others.
Stroll through this verdant lung space and learn of a Victorian era when men wore top hats and memsahibs held parasols, when people commuted on horseback and danced in the ballrooms of South Parade road.
Starts at: Cubbon Park Main Entrance, near Govt Aquarium.
Ends at: Government Museum, near Tennis Academy Entrance.
Time: 6.30 AM
Conducted by: Poornima Dashrathi, UNHURRIED.
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ULSOOR LAKE WALK
This walk has been specially customised keeping in mind the conference theme 'Water and Society.' This walking tour will use oral histories to explore people’s memories of the areas around Ulsoor Lake in the time that it hosted the Army from the 18th century – after the death of Tipu Sultan, and establishments that supported the Cantonment up until Bangalore transformed into the Silicon Valley of India.
Through a combination of live storytelling and audio-recorded interviews, the walk will delve into the history of an area that used Ulsoor Lake and its sylvan surrounds in a manner very removed from today’s commercial and residential emphasis of the locality. More specifically, the focus will be on memories of the water body, the social milieu of the times and their relationship to the surroundings.
Starts at: Aurobindo Ashram Gardens
Ends at:Assaye Road Junction
Time: 6.30 AM
Conducted by: Centre for Public History -
Srishti Institute of Art, Design and Technology. Bangalore.
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LALBAGH GREEN WALK
This is an enlightening and refreshing walk through the city's famous Botanical garden, Lal Bagh; a veritable treasure house of over a thousand indigenous and exotic species of trees and shrubs. The walk through Bangalore's sylvan lung space brings to life the city's history, environment, botany, culture and landscape. If you love nature, like walking among trees and flowers, and want to know more about the city's green heritage, then this is the walk for you. The walk begins at the base of the Lal Bagh rock. This rock, now designated a National Geological Monument, is one of the oldest rock formations in the world (composed of granitic gneiss) and dated as being 3000 million years old.
Starts at: the base of the Big Rock, Lal Bagh Botanical Gardens.
Ends at: same as above
Time: 6.30 AM
Directions: Enter from the Double Road (KH Rd) Main Gate,Walk 100 metres to the base of the Big Rock .Parking available inside Lal Bagh
Conducted by: Mr. Vijay Thiruvady of Bangalorewalks.
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Due to limited space availability, we request you to kindly register below for the preferred walk. Participants shall be registered on first come first serve basis.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
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Due to limited spaces, the walks will be available on first come first serve basis. Kindly register in advance.
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Delegate can register for a single walk ONLY.
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All walks commence at 0630hrs onwards on 23January 2016.
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All walks are free of cost.There are no additional charges for the walks.
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Drop facility to return to the conference venue will be provided.
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Comfortable walking shoes and light woollens are recommended.
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Light refreshments will be provided.
REGISTRATIONS FOR ALL WALKS ARE CLOSED.
Do contact the HELP DESK during the conference to avail any cancelled seats for the walks.