The Pete of Bangalore

Discover the multicultural roots, age-old traditions and glimpse of cultural richness on an old city or pete walk in Bangalore. The Pete is one of the city's oldest settlements, filled with mazes of tiny streets, communities of professionals buzzing with energy, and last but not the least the quintessential South Indian life. The modern side of Bangalore often overrides the glorious heritage of the old city filled with pete the city's oldest settlements, filled with mazes of tiny streets, communities of professionals buzzing with energy and glimpses of local culture. With areas called the rice-pete, jeweller's-pete, small-pete, large-pete, narrow lanes, little shops selling local produce or century-old temples tucked away behind posters of Kannada films, the old city breathes differently in today's times. Take a long leisurely walk across the old city to shop for rare books, cotton and silk clothing. Also do not forget to taste some typical South Indian food, and visit some century old temples during the course of this walk.