4 Adventurous, 5 Romantic & 2 Historical Road Trips from Bangalore

Distance from Bangalore- 60Kms

The nearest and one of the most popular hill stations from Bangalore, Nandi hill is famous for the sunrises and sunsets.

Places to visit

• Tipu's Summer Palace and Fort

• Secret Escape Route

• Gavi Veerbhadra Swamy temple

Distance from Bangalore- 135Kms

Truly a visual delight in monsoon, these two falls along with ‘Mekadatu’ is a must watch for Bangalore. Please follow the link ‘https://www.tripoto.com/trip/a-biketrip-to-shivanasamudram-chunchi-falls-and-sangama-in-monsoon-594e72a9d7e32’ for more details and planning.

Places to visit

• Chunchi falls

• Sangama

• Mekadatu

• Gagana Chukki (90 metres) falls

• Bhara Chukki (69 metres) falls

Distance from Bangalore-105 Kms

Bheemeshwari is a delightful mixture of perfect wilderness and adventure. It is a perfect weekend spot for fishing, river rafting, coracle rides and relaxing in jungle camps.

Activities to do

• Trekking

• Coracle Ride

• Bird-watching

• Mountain Biking

• Zip Line

• Parallel walk/Rope walk

• Rafting

• Kayaking

Distance from Bangalore-150 Kms

Depicting a picture perfect palace and revealing History of Karnataka, this place does not need any introduction. Just pack your bag, start your bike or car and have a rendezvous with this beautiful city.

Places to visit

• Mysore Palace: Sound & light show

• Brindavan Garden: Laser Show

• Chamundi Hills

• Lalith Mahal Palace

• Mysore Zoo

Distance from Bangalore-180 Kms

Situated at border of Tamilnadu and Karnataka, the Hogenakkal waterfalls remain at its zenith during monsoon. You can also plan a visit to Yercaud, a popular hill station in Tamilnadu from here.

Activities to do

• Body oil massage

• Taste the delicious fish fry

• Coracle ride

Distance from Bangalore-243 Kms

Chikamagalur ‘the coffee land’ boasts the highest peak of Karnataka and is famous for the coffee plantation.

Places to visit

• Giridarshini

• Coffee plantations

• Trekking to Mullayyanagiri, the highest point in South Karnataka, Bababudangiri, and Kemmannagundi peaks

• Kudremukh

• Trekking to Hebbe falls

Distance from Bangalore-273 Kms

Ooty and Coonoor are the perfect weekend destinations from Bangalore. Famous for its tea garden, toy train and scenic beauty, this place definitely needs a visit to fix a meeting with mother nature.

Places to visit

• Avalanche Biosphere Reserve

• Doddabetta peak

• Tea gardens

• Toy train

• Sims park (Conoor)

• Pykara lake and falls

• Shooting point

• Pine forest

• Dolphin’s nose

Distance from Bangalore-264Kms

Another popular and beautiful hill station at a distance of 264 Kms from Bangalore is Coorg. Known for the coffee plantation and some scenic trekking, this place is a must to visit.

Places to visit

• Abbey falls

• Nagarahole - Wild Life Sanctuary

• Madikeri

• Coffee plantation

• Raja’s seat

• Tala Kaveri

Distance from Bangalore-290Kms

Sometimes, I wonder how this small place has so much to offer. Whether you are in a mood of adventure or want some silent moments with your partner, this has got everything to offer.

Places to visit

• Chembra peak (Heart shaped lake) trek

• Pookote Lake

• Banasura sagar (largest Earthen dam) dam and falls

• Soochipara Falls

• Meenmutty Falls

• Neelimala view points

• Tea gardens and coffee plantation

• Edakkal caves

Distance from Bangalore-311Kms

A perfect road trip, a beautiful journey leading to a beautiful destination… what else can you ask for. Pondicherry used to be the largest French settlement in India, flavour of which can still be felt.

Places to visit

• Paradise Beach

• Auro Beach

• Promenade Beach

• Serenity Beach

• Churches

• Roam around the city

• Matri mandir

• Sri Aurobindo Ashram

Distance from Bangalore-350Kms

Last but definitely not the least, ruins of Hampi reminds us about the glorious past of India. The magnificent capital of Vijaynagara empire, casts a magic on the visitors with its millions of boulders and live ruins.

Places to visit

• Anegundi

• Hampi utsav during month of November

• Virupaksha Temple

• Hampi Bazaar

• Monolith Bull, Lakshmi Narasimha temple

• Hemakuta Hill temples, Big Shivlinga

• Vithala Temple

• Statue of Lakshmi

• The Matanga Hill

Long weekends are knocking your door. Plan a road trip to these wonderful places and soak yourself into the beauty of nature or revisit the magnificent past of India.