Weekend Getaways from Bangalore

Bangalore Weekend Getaways

Getaway	Type	Distance	Highlights
Resorts Near Bangalore	Family Getaway	Within 150 Kms	Read reviews of Budget Resorts around Bangalore. Shortlisted for their suitability as a family weekend getaway from Bangalore.
Jungle Lodges	Ecotourism	Within 150 Kms	Reviews of Jungle Lodge Resorts located within 300 Kms from Bangalore. Package includes jungle safaris. Resorts of Jungle Lodges are popular weekend getaway options
Nandi Hills	Hill Station	60 Kms Road Map	Closest hill station to Bangalore. Go there for spectacular views and pleasant weather. Accommodation:: Pine Top and Horticulture Guest house
Srirangapatna	Historical	130 Kms Road Map	Srirangapatna, an idyllic island of river Cauvery is perfect weekend getaway. Historical monuments, Ranganatha temple and Ranganatittu bird sanctuary, warrant a stand-alone weekend trip to Srirangapatna. Accommodation: : Riverside Srirangapatna Resorts are perfect for weekend getaways
Mysore	Historical	140 Kms Road Map	Mysore, the royal city, is the cultural capital of Karnataka. Many attractions, like Mysore Palace, Chamundi Hills, Zoo and KRS. Accommodation: : Options range from budget hotels, Mysore star hotels
Yelagiri	Hill Station	150 Kms Road Map	Quiet hill station getting popular as para-gliding center. Nearby is Kavalur Solar observatory open to public on Saturdays. Accommodation: : Yelagiri Resorts
Shravanabelagola	Spiritual	160 Kms Road Map	Colossal rock cut statue (57 Ft) of saint Gommataeshwara also referred as Lord Bahubali. Accommodation: : Hassan is ideal base station. Pilgrim guest house at Shravanabelagola [(08176) 257226 / 257235]
Belur - Halebid	Historical	210 Kms Road Map	Belur and nearby Halebid (at 16 Kms from Belur), houses magnificent Hoysala temples with exquisite soap stone carvings Accommodation: : At Hassan
BR Hills	Eco Tourism	190 Kms Road Map	BR hills is hill station, Wildlife Park and spiritual centre all rolled into one. Do visit the BR temple and Dodda Sampige Mara, the “Champak” tree that is worshipped by local Soligas Accommodation: : Jungle Lodges at BR Hills

Weekend Getaway	Type	Distance	Highlights
Nagarhole	Wildlife	220 Kms Road Map	Now called Rajiv Gandhi national park, Nagarhole is renowned for its wild life sighting : elephants, sambar, barking deer, sloth bear, black-naped hare, langur and occasionally tigers. Accommodation: : Internationally acclaimed Kabini Jungle Resort of Jungle Lodges and nearby homestays
Bandipur	Wild Life	230 Kms Road Map	Bandipur is one of the well managed sanctuaries. Excellent getaway from Bangalore as it is easily accessible.Elephant sighting at Bandipuris relatively easier Accommodation: : Bandipur Resorts
Coorg	Hill Station	240 Kms Road Map	Hill district of Karnataka, referred as “Scotland of India”. You will need more than one weekend to visit various destinations with Coorg. Accommodation: : To experience unique kodava culture, best to stay in a Coorg Homestay set in a coffee plantation
Kakkabe	Hill Station	265 Kms Road Map	Picturesque town and base camp for a trek to Tadiyendamol, the highest peak of Coorg Accommodation: : Kakkabe Homestay
Chikmagalur	Hill Station	250 Kms Road Map	Coffee capital of India. Chikmagalur is a serene town with plenty to offer tourists - Mountains, , coffee estates and trekking trails. Perfect weekend getaway from Bangalore Accommodation: : Chikmagalur Homestays to experience Malnad culture and stay at a coffee plantation. or in a Chimagalur Resort
Tirupati	Spiritual	260 Kms Road Map	Balaji temple on Tirumala hills is the most visited shrine in India. Here are some tips for peaceful darshan of Lord Balaji Accommodation: : Private hotels at Tirupati. Accommodation at Tirumala is restricted to temple guest-houses.
Wayanad	Hill Station	265 Kms Road Map	Wayanad is a picturesque district of North Kerala. Ideal as a long weekend break from Bangalore Accommodation: : Wayanad Resorts and Homestays
Kolli Hills	Hill Station	270 Kms	A quaint hill station near Namakkal,Tamil Nadu. The 70 hair pin ghat road is part of the thrill in going to Kolli Hills. Kolli hills is getting popular as a weekend getaway from Bangalore. Accommodation: : Hotel Nallathambi +91-4286-247227 and Wild orchid Camp (+919739700059)
Ooty	Hill Station	290 Kms Road Map	Unplanned development has taken the sheen off Ooty. It is still enjoyable as long as you keep away from the regular Ooty sightseeing (itinerary of viewpoints). Accommodation: : Ooty budget hotels, mid range Ooty resorts and heritage homestay at Ooty.
Coonoor	Hill Station	300 Kms	Close to Ooty, at 15 Kms, Coonoor is much quieter and less crowded than Ooty. Accommodation: : Coonoor offers interesting farm stay and homestay options
Pondicherry	Beach	300 Kms Road Map	Pondicherry, a former French colony is known for its picturesque seaside promenade. Also famous for Auroville, a global community dedicated to human unity, and based on the vision of Sri Aurobindo and The Mother. Accommodation: : Les Hibiscus and Ashram Guest Houses
Hampi	Heritage	360 Kms Road Map	Hampi is a world heritage site known for ruins of mighty Vijaynagar kingdom Accommodation: : Hampi Hotels and Hampi guest houses across the river in the village of Virupapur Gadde
Mulki	Surfing	360 Kms Road Map	Ashram Surf Retreat at Mulki, near Mangalore, offers surfing lessons. Lessons are taught by "Surfing Swamis" Accommodation: : Ashram Surf Retreat
Tellicherry	Beach	360 Kms	Relatively unspoilt and unexplored beach in Kerala. Accessible from Bangalore either by car or by an overnight train Accommodation: : Tellicherry Hotels
Dakshin Kannada Temples	Spiritual	400+ Kms	Udupi, Dharmasthala, Kukke Subramanya, Sringeri and Kollur are important temples of Dakshin Kannada. This guide will help you to plan your tour of Dakshina Kannada temples
Karnataka Beaches	Beach	300 + Kms	Udupi, Maravanthe, Karwar, Gokarna - All spectacular beaches of Coastal Karnataka Accommodation: : Coastal Karanataka beach resorts
Dandeli	Adventure	450 Kms Road Map	Dandeli is perhaps known most for adventure sports - canoeing and white-water rafting Accommodation: : Dandeli Resorts
Kodaikanal	Hill Station	480 Kms Road Map	Kodaikanal is known as the prince of hill stations. There are many interesting off beat attractions in Kodaikanal Accommodation: : Kodai Resorts
Valparai	Hill Station	480 Kms Road Map	Near Coimbatore, Valparai is a scenic plantation town. Located on the fringes of Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary, animal sightings are common. Accommodation: : Green Hills OR Plantation Bungalow
Munnar	Hill Station	500 Kms Road Map	Munnar has it all - Plantation Walks, Nature Walks, Sceneries, Wildlife Sanctuaries and Romantic Getaways. Accommodation: : Munnar Budget Hotels and Munnar Resorts
Goa	Beach	570 Kms Road Map	More than forty spectacular beaches dot 131 Km coast of Goa. Each of the Goa beaches has an individuality of its own. Accommodation: : Goa Hotels , Homestays, Goa budget hotels, Goa Guest Houses

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