Devanahalli Heritage Ride

Explore the beautiful environs of Devanahalli Fort and Avathi village on a breezy bicycle ride through lakes, fields, heritage monuments and secret pathways. You'll hear tales of mystery, romance, palace intrigue and conquest. You'll stop by some beautifully restored railway stations from the colonial era. You'll bike through fields of roses, chrysanthemum and jasmine, and enjoy a delicious picnic breakfast at one of the most scenic spots in the area.

Come join us on this amazing ride, and experience centuries of history like you have never done before!

About the facilitators:

Sriram Aravamudan, founder of Bangalore Local Walks, is a business strategist by profession, and a writer and musician by passion. After a decade-long career in IT, he co-founded an urban gardening startup based in the city, and authored a weekly gardening column in The Bangalore Mirror for over 5 years. He has also authored numerous other pieces on food, music, humour and the environment in various print and online publications. His writing background and a keen interest in the city's local history and botanical wealth got him started on his journey with his walking tours company, Bangalore Local Walks, in 2022. Each of his walks aims to provide a deep dive into various phases of Bangalore's vibrant history, culture and plant wealth.

Dheeraj Subramanian and Poojya Basavaraj, founders of Pedal In Tandem, are a Bangalore-based couple who are passionate about bicycle travel. They've been organizing bicycle tours to all parts of the country and beyond for over eight years while nurturing and supporting the bicycle community in Bangalore.

Bangalore Local Walks and Pedal in Tandem are delighted to bring you this heritage ride.