8 Best Places to visit around Bangalore

The monotony of work life in developed metropolitan cities like Bangalore are leading to high levels of stress and gloominess in today’s population. A quick getaway once in a while is much required to send away the work glooms and Bangalore is blessed to be surrounded by some of the best destinations that can help to break this tedium. Here is a list of the top 8 places to visit around Bangalore:

Chikmaglur

Located at the foot of the Mullayanagiri range, this hill-station is growing in popularity for its tourism. It is only 245 km from Bangalore and a drive by road takes about 4 hours to reach this place. The top amongst the Chikmaglur tourist places are The Hebbe falls, Badra wildlife sanctuary, Sharadamba temple, Kudremukh National park and Kalhatti falls. This place is a great destination to visit in the winter months of September to March. The drive to the place offers scenic views of lush forests and natural waterfalls and is definitely worth the distance travelled.


Wayanad

Located only 282 km from the city of Bangalore, Wayanad is a popular destination that can be reached in less than 6 hours of travel by the road. It is well known for its natural beauty consisting of lush forests, waterfalls and abundance of wildlife. The top of Wayanad tourist places are The Chembra Peak, Neelimala, Meenmutty waterfalls, Chetalayam and Banasura Sagar Dam. The months from October to February offer the perfect weather to visit this quaint hill-station. While trekking is a very popular activity in the region, paddling on the local lakes and exploring the wildlife and caves are also some great activities to indulge in over here.

Shivagange

This hillock destination near Bangalore is perfect for a day outing. It takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes to reach there by road and is a popular spot for adventure and pilgrimage. The Shiva temple in this place attracts many travellers on a spiritual journey. The place has a small trekking trail to hike which can be done even by beginners. It is a great destination for a one day picnic from Bangalore.

Savanadurga

This place is truly special given that it is Asia’s largest monolith hill. Located only 1 hour 30 minutes with a distance of 60 km from Bangalore, Savanadurga is popular for rock climbing and trekking. Once you have reached the top of the hill, a splendid panoramic view of the Akravati River can be enjoyed. This place is a picnic spot frequented by the locals of Bangalore for an adventurous and fun weekend getaway. The foothills of this place has several temples are also frequented by many locals as well as travellers.  

Nandi Hills

Otherwise known as the Nandidurg, this hill is one of the most popular places to visit for a quick getaway from the hustle and bustle of Bangalore city life. It is only 62 km from the city and takes less than 2 hours to reach by road. This hill-station is home to the famous Yoganandeeshwara Temple which posses the brilliant statue of the Nandi, from which this place derives its name from. Muddenahalli and Amrita Sarovar are other places that you can visit while you are here. Apart from trekking on the trails of these hills, flocks of travellers visit this place just to witness the breathtaking sunrise from here.

Mysore

This place is almost synonymous to its palaces. Well-known as the city of palaces, Mysore thrives in rich culture and heritage exhibited through its ancient temples and palaces. It is only 143 km and a 3 hour road trip from the city of Bangalore. The Brindavan Gardens, St.Philomena’s Church and Jagamohan Palaces are other must visit places apart from the Mysore Palace while you are here. The lip-smacking delicacy “Mysore Pak” recipe originates from this region and is a must try at one of its local eateries. This place enjoys pleasant weathers during the winter season and it is the best time to visit.

Anthargange

This hill remains an unexplored region that is only 70 km away from Bangalore, which is by itself a reason to go there. Without doubt, the Anthargange hill range is a treat to adventure seekers. The rocks in these ranges are of natural formation, with minimum human intervention. Rock climbing and trekking are popular activities in this region. However, caving among the several unexplored caves is definitely the most recommended activity over here. The lesser tourist crowds in this region make it a place of solitude and is definitely worth visiting before it gains popularity.

Avani

This anciently structured town located in the Kolar district has gained popularity over recent years. It takes less than 2 hours of travel from the city of Bangalore with a distance of only 94 km. It is a popular point of interest, especially amongst architects and students of architecture, as it is home to some of the most ancient and beautiful designs and structures found in its temples. The hill temple that is dedicated to Goddess Sita attracts flocks of tourists given its unique Dravidian style of architecture. The popular activities of this region are mainly temple visits and rock climbing.