Top 5 offbeat weekend destinations near Bangalore

Weekend is a healing space for all urban bees and no other therapy can match the healing power of nature. We are "ClickATale" a travel freak family from Bangalore who loves to explore places in an around Bangalore during weekends. Over the time we realized Karnataka has lot more to offer than we know.

While our daughter Tinni is growing-up fast in this covid era, it was getting difficult to bring her close to nature and learn the way we learnt in our childhood. Hence we decided to build our own camping set-up and take her close to nature every weekends.

Here are top 5 places we recommend to all the travelers who wants to explore places near Bangalore / Karnataka during weekends. There places are still very lesser known and can serve as a best weekend getaways near Bangalore.

1- NETTIGERE: Weekend camping with family near Bangalore | Waterfalls 25 KM from Bangalore | Daytrip Bangalore

Nettigere is an unexplored hill top near Bangalore which is just 30-45 mins drive.

It is always a good idea to spend a day amidst nature, the melody of waterfall , spectacular view of vast greenery and the jingle of various birds creates an intimate bond with you.

What else you cad do here: You can also add "Prani pet sanctuary" in your itinerary for the same day

Watch the day tip video in following link:

2- BILIGUNDULU : Camping inside forest near Bangalore | Best camping place near Bangalore | Day trip from Bangalore

Biligundlu, also known as Thiruvillikuntru, is a small village in the Bank of Kaveri is one of such destination. There is a water measuring station, set up by the Central Water Commission at Biligundlu in Krishnagiri district of Tamil Nadu.

People can visit this place along with Hogenakkal falls or if you want to avoid crowded place like Hogenakkal falls then it's a place for you. It's a beautiful drive towards Hogenakkal falls within 100 Km from Bangalore. Lesser know and place to spend a day with family.

Things to do : Coracle ride, Picnic, Fishing, Camping, Bird watching

Best time to visit : Any time of the year

Watch the day tip video in following link:

3. SATHANAKKAL: Safe day camping near Bangalore | Panchapalli Dam | Weekend destination 70 KM from Bangalore

Karnataka and Tamilnadu have lot to offer and explore. Its a lovely weekend getaway from Bangalore within 70 KM. We love to travel in and around of these two states to enjoy our weekends. Its really amazing to see our toddler to enjoy these trips fullest and play with local people.

In this day trip, we had enjoyed our fullest in the middle of nature, We had a good time sitting beside Panchapalli dam or river Chinnar, had explored multiple unknown water falls, visited 2 temples and finally the day camping at very beautiful Sathanakkal village in the middle of a Valley view surrounded by clouds, hills and some good people . A perfect offbeat weekend getaway from Bangalore, near Hosur .

Month of travel: Dec 2021

- How to reach this stunning location - Car / Bike

- Food - Pack your food or you can cook

- Route map : https://maps.app.goo.gl/7MxqMqrxUeR6BTL47

Check out the video to know more about this place,

4- BETTAHALLI KAVAL : Weekend trip from Bangalore | Camping with family near Bangalore | Best place near Bengaluru

Are you looking for a hill retreat near Bangalore? Want to spend some time in peace and enjoy your day with your family and friends?

Then this the the place you must not miss.. "Bettahalli Kaval" is a perfect getaway for your next weekend day trip. It's an offbeat hill top near Bangalore. This is a small village at Kanakpura which offers end less peace and mesmerising hill top view with a bit of off-roading experience.

》Car can reach this place easily

》Please pack your food and enough drinking water (you'll not get any shop nearby)

How to reach : Bangalore to Kanakpura - Bettahalli Kaval

Distance : 30 km from Bangalore

How to reach hill top / Entry free / Food options / Safety : Described in the video

Near by places to visit :

1. Muningara dam - 20 mins drive

2. Gundanjeneya Swamy temple - 15 mins drive

Watch out our day camping video

5- ARKAVATI RIVER SIDE : Arkavathi riverside camping 80km from Bangalore | Offbeat weekend camping place near Bangalore

Arkavati river bank near Kanakpura - An ideal place for day picnic. its a offbeat and unexplored location near Bangalore. A must visit place near Bangalore. Perfect day out near Bangalore. Travel with Family and Kids. Safe offbeat place near Bangalore.

A place surrounded by forest, hills and Arkavati rive - ideal place to spend a good time with family, day camping spot with kids. This is also a paradise for bird lovers as you can spot multiple types of birds around.

Don't miss this zero crowded hidden gem to enjoy the calmness of nature. Car can reach this place easily. Please pack your food and enough drinking water (you'll not get any shop nearby)