Best Weekend Getaways from Bangalore

Bangalore by itself is a wonderful tourist destination. Apart from this, there are a lot of weekend getaways near Bangalore for those who want to enjoy a wonderful weekend. Starting from hilly areas to waterfronts; there are a lot of options and Best Weekend Getaways from Bangalore for you to pick one from.

1. Chikmagalur

Chikmagalur has enchanting valleys, hills, coffee plantations, and serene climate. It is called as coffee district of Karnataka. You can taste a lot of exotic coffee flavors and enjoy nature here. It is also known for its lush forests and mesmerizing environment. You can stay in a traditional cottage amidst coffee plantation and enjoy a lot of stunning places like Rose garden, Raj Bhavan and others. You ought to watch the sunset from a serene place in Chikmagalur.

Chikmagalur

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2. Mysore

Mysore is about 143 km away from Bangalore. It takes about 3 hours to reach there. It is one of the amazing destinations for those who like heritages. There are a lot of ancient places that are more than 500 years old. The best time to visit this place is during Dussehra celebration. The Mysore Palace and zoo are the top attractions here. Do not miss to taste Mysore Pak which is the delicacy of this place. If you are a shopaholic, you ought to check out Mysore painting, silk sarees and peta here.

Mysore Palace

Suggested Tour : Mysore City Guided Full Day Tour

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3. Shravanabelagola

It is a pilgrim place which is about 140 km away from Bangalore. The best time to visit this place is from October to March. It is a spiritual place and you can find a lot of temples and other religious places here. Gommatesvara statue is a must visit and you also should visit the white pond here. This place gets its name from this white pond. This is the place for those who want to spend a relaxing time away from hectic life.

shravanabelagola

Suggested Tour : 3 Days - Karnataka Tour - Bangalore Hasan

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4. Bheemeshwari

It is a place for rafting and trekking that is about 100 km away from Bangalore. It takes about 2 hours to reach this place from Bangalore. The best time to visit this place is from the month of August to February. It is a place for those who want a nature and adrenaline filled vacation. There are a lot of waterfalls which host a lot of water related activities like rafting. There are a lot of exotic animals and fishes in this town. There are a lot of cottages for people to stay in this region.

Bheemeshwari

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5. Srirangapatna

This is the right place for bird lovers. It is about 120 km from Bangalore and it takes about two and half hours to reach this place. The best time to visit this place is between September and March. This is a historic place and there are a lot of ancient architectural marvels in this place. Moreover, this place is known for birds. During the season you can find a lot of migration birds here. The most popular destination here is the Ranganathaswamy Temple. Those who want a cultural weekend vacation should visit this place.

Srirangapatna

Suggested Tour : Private Mysore Tour with Visit to Srirangapatna

6. Yelagiri

It is a hill station that is about 150 km away from Bangalore. It takes about 2 hours and 45 minutes to reach this place. This place remains in its prime beauty all throughout the year. It is located in the highway that connects Chennai and Bangalore. It is a very beautiful and enchanting place. It is about 3000 feet above sea level and you need not worry about the climate at all. There are a lot of attractive places here. The top activities to enjoy in this place are boating, morning strolling and natural sightseeing. Swamimalai Hills is a pilgrim place that is located about 3 km away from Yelagiri.

Yelagiri

7. Puttaparthi

It is a very famous religious place which is located about 150 km away from Bangalore. The best time to visit this place is from September to February. It is located in Andhra Pradesh. It is located on the Chitravathi Banks. This is the right place for those who love architecture and religious sites. There would be a lot of exhibitions and fairs during festivals.

Puttaparthi from Bangalore

Suggested Tour : 5 Days - South India Pilgrimage

8. Ooty

This is the place known for trekking, falls, lakes, tea estates, wildlife and honeymoon. This hill station is located about 270 km away from Bangalore. It takes about 6 hours to reach this place. The best time to visit Ooty is from October to June. It is the queen of hill station. It is one of the few tourist destinations that are sought by travellers from various parts of the world. There are a lot of activities in this hill station and this place suits all kinds of travellers.

Ooty

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Suggested Tour : 6 Days - Mysore Ooty Kodaikanal Karnataka Tour

Other weekend getaways near Bangalore or Coorg ( 270 km), Coonoor (285 km), Kanchipuram (278 km), Mudumalai (240 km) and BR hills (249 km). There are a lot of places for rafting, trekking, fishing, sceneries and architectural beauty around Bangalore.

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