Malleswaram
ಮಲ್ಲೇಶ್ವರಂ
A historic neighbourhood that preserves the charm of old Bengaluru, home to a morning market, ancient temples and century-old South Indian breakfast eateries.
The neighbourhood was planned in 1898, with tree-lined avenues crisscrossing it. Flower, fruit and vegetable morning markets gather at 8th Cross. The 17th-century Kadu Malleshwara Temple and the underground Nandi Sacred Spring Temple, uncovered by excavation, are both worth a visit. The butter masala dosa at Central Tiffin Room (CTR) and the idlis at Vinayaka Shop are classic breakfasts beloved by Bengaluru locals, and weekend mornings bring long queues. Get off at Sampige Road metro station and it's a short walk.
Opening hours
Open all day (morning market best early in the day)
Nearby sights
- ISKCON Temple Bangalore
- National Gallery of Modern Art, Bengaluru
- Bangalore Palace
- Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium
- Vidhana Soudha
- Cubbon Park
- K. R. Market
- Bangalore Fort