Places to visit around banglore

Places To Visit Around Bangalore That Are Perfect For The Weekend

Here's a list of road trip ideas from Bangalore that you can take on the upcoming long weekend!

A thrilling adventure with your best friends, or a romantic escape with your significant other through some jaw-dropping scenery!

1.AVALABETTA HILLTOP

Distance from Bangalore: 92.4km

 Avalabetta Fort is in the Chikkaballapur district in Karnataka, and if you like to check out dangerous places, well, this could be your next destination. For explorers and adventurers, Avalabetta Fort offers enough opportunities for hikes. And for people with a keen interest in mythology, there's a small temple on top of the hill where the fort is situated and the priest there can enlighten you with the mythological significance of this place, so make it a point to speak to him.

2.MAKALIDURGA

Distance from Bangalore: 64.3km

An extraordinary destination for thrill seekers, Makalidurga gives trekking a whole new meaning. The place is guaranteed to delight you with its blend of hilly terrains, pathless trails, ruined fortress and wildlife. The cooler months of September to February are the best time for trekking in Makalidurga. A helpful tip is to carry sufficient water and food during the trek.

Other treks around Makalidurga: Anthargange Trek and Kaivara Trek

3.ANTARA GANGE

Distance from Bangalore: 67.7km

From cave exploration to camping, bonfire, rock climbing, abseiling and rappelling, you can expect a multitude of experiences at Antara Gange

Places to visit in Antara Gange: Antharagange Caves, Kotilingeshwara Temple, Kolaramma Temple

4.BILIKAL RANGASWAMY BETTA

Distance from Bangalore: 75 km

 Bilikal Rangaswamy Betta is a popular trekking destination for people living in Bangalore. In fact, it is one of the most popular tourist places to visit around Bangalore. At an elevation of 3780 ft, it provides a moderately difficult trekking trail that begins at Konala Doddi (about 6 km from Bilikal Betta) The hill, which is named after the temple of Bilikal Rangaswamy Betta, is surrounded by forests and is home to a number of wild animals that can be spotted during the night.

Places to visit near Bilikal Rangaswamy Bettta: Mekedatu, Chunchi falls

5.BHEEMESHWARI ADVENTURE AND NATURE CAMP

Distance from Bangalore: 100km

Situated between Shivanasamudra Falls and Mekedatu, on the banks of Kaveri, Bheemeshwari is an abode of serenity located about 100km from Bangalore.

If you're planning a trip to Bheemeshwari, then I suggest you stay at the Bheemeshwari Adventure and Nature Camp for some delightful nature experiences such as jungle camps, rope walking, kayaking and a host of other activities. The best time to visit Bheemeshwari is just after the monsoon, between August and February.

Places to visit around Bheemeshwari: Shivanasamura, Talakaadu, Somanathapura, Srirangapatna

6.CHUNCHI FALLS

Distance from Bangalore: 89km

Around 89km from Bangalore, Chunchi Falls is in Kanakapura, Karnataka. You will have do a bit of rock climbing or crawling to get to the falls but when you get there the sight of water gushing down into a series of cascades is guaranteed to leave you spellbound.

Places to visit around Chunchi Falls: Chinin Falls, Galibore Fishing Camp, Mekedatu Falls

7.HORSLEY HILLS

Distance from Bangalore: 150 km

Horsley Hills is a charming hamlet that makes for the perfect weekend getaway from Bangalore. The drive to Horsley Hills is absolutely mesmerising, with thick vegetation on both sides of the road. The hills are lush with dense forests and make for an ideal place to visit around Bangalore for nature lovers.

Places to visit near Horsley Hills: Koundinya Wildlife Sanctuary, Environment Park, Mallama Temple, Galiband, View Point and the Gangotri Lake

8.NANDI HILLS

Distance from Bangalore: 61.1km

Nandi Hills, also known as Nandidurg or Nandi Betta, is Bangalore's favourite weekend getaway within 200km. If you're an avid photographer and are moved by the delightful perspectives of mother nature, then Nandi Hills is the perfect getaway for you.

Places to visit in Nandi Hills: Nandi Temple, Tippu's Drop, Yoga Nandeeshwara Swamy Temple

9.YELAGIRI

Distance from Bangalore: 178 km

One of the most popular hillstations to visit near Bangalore, Yelagiri is a cluster of 14 hamlets that lie between four mountains. Orchards, rose gardens and green valleys surround these hills. It is also a popular destination for trekkers.

Places to visit in Yelagiri: Puganoor Lake, Nature Park, Jalagamparai Falls, and Velavan Temple.

Hope you enjoyed ....Try these places and enjoy....

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