Small-group nature & heritage walks through Cubbon Park and Lalbagh Botanical Garden — led by a lifelong local who's spent 20+ years learning every tree and every story these gardens hold.
Every walk covers about 3km at an easy pace, and ends with a fresh juice and good conversation.
Walk through the greenest part of the city — past the Bandstand, the Central Library, the Chamarajendra Wodeyar X statue, and the High Court — while uncovering the natural and cultural history of Cubbon Park, from its 1870 origins to today. Includes park entry and a fresh juice at HOPCOMS to close the walk.
Explore India's largest collection of tropical and sub-tropical plants across 240 acres — the lake, the Glass House, the Hilltop viewpoint, and the Bonsai Garden — with stories behind trees brought in from across the world. Includes garden entry and a fresh juice at HOPCOMS to close the walk.
I'm a Bangalore native who has lived next to Lalbagh and spent countless hours in Cubbon Park for over 20 years — exploring, researching, and falling more in love with the trees, monuments, and hidden histories of this city.
I bring a professional's eye for creating experiences people genuinely enjoy, paired with a deep, first-hand knowledge of these two gardens. My goal on every walk is simple: help you see Bangalore's green heart the way I do — full of stories most people, even lifelong residents, never get to hear.
"My experience with Tharun was the best I could have had. He had the flexibility and willingness to meet me in the park at 6 AM, and we had a wonderful morning. He is very knowledgeable and knows the place like the back of his hand."
"I thoroughly enjoyed the walk with Tharun. He is very knowledgeable and a great storyteller. I can totally recommend to anyone wanting to learn more about Bangalore's history and interested in nature."
"Great walking experience. Part botanical, part historical. Leisurely pace. Tharun is a passionate guide. I got a lot more out of the park than I would have without the tour."
"You would never expect that Lalbagh had so many wonderful stories to tell. Learn of its history, the wonderful plants bought from all over the world, and soak in the experience of an iconic piece of Bangalore."
"I lived in Bangalore all my life, visited the park many times, but had still no idea about the fascinating past and present of Lalbagh. Highly suggest going on this tour with Tharun."
"Tharun offers a tour of Lalbagh's history and wonderful insights into the botany that makes this park so special. Highly suggest going on this tour."
"This walk is definitely for people who are curious about nature and an itch to satiate it. Tharun's walks are cleverly laced with history passed on through verbal storytelling as we take a leisurely stroll amidst the trees and the meadows. It was just wonderful to hear the stories about the trees there, and every question was patiently answered. He perfectly tied the history of Lalbagh with the city it thrives in — Bangalore. We thoroughly loved it and couldn't recommend it more!"
"I attended this nature/tree/history walk in Lalbagh hosted by Tharun and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Tharun's storytelling, connecting the history of the garden, the city and the people, was outstanding. It's not often one connects the trees we see around us to the fabric of the city's being, but Tharun's walk gives you exactly that! Highly recommend for visitors and localites alike!"
"You could walk Lalbagh your whole life and still be totally oblivious to the amazing stories hidden in plain sight. Tharun shows how the park is a microcosm of the history of the region and the specific history of Bangalore, bringing out unlikely connections between known trees and their un-guess-able uses. A thoroughly immersive and fascinating walk through and through!"
"If you're curious and are looking for an enjoyable morning feeding your curiosity, the Lalbagh walk with Tharun is for you. He gave us the historical, cultural, geographical and botanical perspectives to understand the motivations of people involved in the history of Lalbagh right up to the present day. It was a delightful morning one should definitely try out once."
"This was a wonderful experience — one of the best I've ever had here on Airbnb. Tharun is thoughtful and careful to contextualize the content for us Europeans, who unfortunately very often ignore the basics of the history of other continents. It was wonderful to get in touch with so much nature in the city."
"Tharun has spent a great amount of time doing research on the horticultural and historical aspects of Lalbagh. That, combined with his nostalgia for the garden, made this a truly informative and authentic experience. Would recommend for everyone, whether you're a Bangalorean or just visiting the city!"
"Tharun is a great communicator. It was fascinating to know the history of Lalbagh along with its exotic tree collections. I enjoyed the walk and recommend it to all curious nature lovers."
Guests aged 10 and up. Fun and easy-paced for both adults and kids.
Moderate — about 3km of easy, leisurely walking. Beginner friendly.
A small water bottle and an umbrella or cap.
Full refund if cancelled at least 1 day before the start time.
Cubbon Park every Saturday, Lalbagh every Sunday — 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Spots are limited to keep each walk personal.