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Bangalore by Post

Run by Bengaluru Prayana

Access to original philatelic artefacts including vintage covers and postmarks from Bangalore. Led by philatelist Varun Khanna, with deep insights into postal and military communication history. A focused exploration of Bangalore Cantonment, a key hub for colonial communication networks. Stories built from real letters and addresses, not just buildings. A clear link between colonial postal systems and modern India Post operations. Walk begins at Beaulieu and concludes at the General Post Office, connecting past and present in a single route

  • 2h 30m
  • Bengaluru

About

Bangalore by Post is a curated heritage walk that explores the evolution of postal communication in Bangalore during the colonial period. The walk focuses on Bangalore Cantonment and traces how communication systems developed from the 1860s to 1947.

This is a research-driven experience that goes beyond buildings. Attendees will engage with original postal covers, postmarks, and archival material from Bangalore, offering a rare insight into how letters travelled, who used these systems, and what they reveal about everyday life in the city.

Led by philatelist Varun Khanna, the experience includes a focused showcase of philatelic artefacts and detailed explanations of postal systems during the colonial period.

Please note that the fee is not for access to the site, but rather for the curation of the experience.

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TicketWho it is forIDPrice
Bangalore by Post · Regular bookingUp to age 99 · up to 20 per bookingNot required₹900

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How to get there

Nearest metro

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