Searching for the best places to visit near Bangalore ? While holidaying in Bangalore, be ready to take the liberty of adding few more days to your trip. Why ? There are a lot more amazing tourist destinations within easily accessible road distances from the city and you can’t resist the lure to explore them. In this travel article we share with you a list of top 10 places to visit near Bangalore which consists of captivating hill stations, stunning heritage landscapes, exhilarating adventure venues and all sorts of getaways catering to diverse holiday moods. Take it as a suggestion to plan a flexible holiday in Bangalore, as you will definitely extend it after reading the list below.
Places to visit near Bangalore
Hogenakkal Falls
No matter if you never visited the Niagara Falls. On this trip to Bangalore, you have the opportunity to visit the ‘Niagara of India’ – the truly majestic Hogenakkal Falls (about 152 km. away). Amidst charming carbonatite rocks, counted among the oldest in the world, this captivating vista formed by River Kaveri is nothing you will forget in the entire life. Don’t miss the thrilling ride in the bamboo coracles in the gorge or you may also indulge in swimming and trekking adventures.Sheer thrill of being in the lap of nature brings Hogenakkal among the list of top 10 places to visit near Bangalore.
Hassan
Aptly designated as Karnataka’s cultural capital, Hassan (about 188 km. away) is an amphitheatre of supreme architecture and heart-warming religious sites. Be it the marvellous temples of Hoysaleswara and Chennakesava built in spellbinding Hoysala Architecture or Lord Gommateshvara’s 57 ft. high statue (believed to be the world’s highest monolith) at Shravanabelagola, the place is dotted with some inimitable wonders. Don’t miss this historical treasure trove which is surely one amongst the list of top 10 places to visit near Bangalore.
Bannerghatta National Park
Only about 25 km. from Bangalore is Bannerghatta, a national park housing a biological park and a zoo and with fascinating safari rides. You will be left speechless admiring the plethora of wildlife including attractions like Bengal tiger, white tiger, lion, elephant, sloth bear, gaur, sambar, spotted deer, porcupine and many more. Other attractions at the park include a butterfly park, a snake park, a crocodile park, an aquarium as well as a museum and a children’s park. In short, it offers wholesome entertainment for the entire family and that is a reason sufficient to list it amongst the list of top 10 places to visit near Bangalore.
Yelagiri
The year round tourist destination with extremely salubrious climate, the pristine hill station of Yelagiri is adorned with lush green meadows, sprawling valleys and some absolutely spectacular vistas. Enjoy boating and birding at the picturesque Punganur Lake or join a memorable trekking expedition to Swami Malai Hill and Jalagamparai Waterfalls. Nothing can match the breathtaking views from some famous vantage points while paragliding is one great option for the daredevils at Yelagiri (about 157 km. away).No reason why it should not be part of the list of top 10 places to visit near Bangalore..
Mysore
Serving as the stronghold capital of Woyedar Dynasties for centuries, Mysore is a delightful cultural destination about 144 km. from Bangalore. You will be mesmerized to explore the enthralling architecture of Mysore Palace as well as the exclusive splendour of Brindavan Gardens. The hilltop temple of Chamundeshwari and arrays of magnificent palaces, mansions, temples and museums never fail to entertain the visitors to Mysore. Don’t forget to buy the famous sandalwood carvings, Mysore silk sarees and Mysore Pak, a delicious traditional sweet.With such array of tourist places we cannot leave Mysore from the list of top 10 places to visit near Bangalore..
Bandipur National Park
A reserve under Project Tiger, Bandipur National Park represents the rich biodiversity of the Western Ghats. Huge expanses of dry deciduous forests and timber trees provide the foliage which shelters the likes of Bengal tigers, leopards, elephants, gaur, four-horned antelopes and significant populations of birds, reptiles and butterflies. Located about 218 km. from Bangalore, it is an absolute paradise for the wildlife lovers and thus a part of the list of top 10 places to visit near Bangalore…
Coorg
Mist-laden hills and luxuriant coffee plantations dominate the landscape of Coorg (or Kodagu, about 276 km. away), one of the most popular South India hill stations. Its refreshing weather and arrays of beautiful natural spots have earned it the titles like ‘Kashmir of South India’ and ‘Scotland of India’. Abbey Falls, Mallalli Falls, Iruppu Falls and many other captivating falls engulf in the inimitable natural grandeur. The nearby places like Nagarhole National Park, Dubare Elephant Camp and Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary add to the place’s tourism quotient. Also, there is no dearth of extraordinary heritage in the form of forts, palaces and temples and mind-blowing adventures like trekking, rafting, camping and rock climbing.All this makes it necessary to name Coorg amongst the list of top 10 places to visit near Bangalore.
Wayanad
One of the most fabulous districts of Kerala, Wayanad (about 272 km. away) boasts of striking natural beauty and a lot of amazing tourist spots, ranging from Edakkal Caves with prehistoric paintings and Thirunelli Temple to Chembra Peak with the famous heart-shaped lake, Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary and many wonderful lakes, waterfalls and vantage points. Experience the relaxing Ayurvedic massages as well as the remarkable activities like trekking, birding and spice plantation tours and you would more that agree with us that Wayanad surely deserves to be one amongst the the list of top 10 places to visit near Bangalore…
Ooty
At the distance of about 267 km. is probably the most recognized hill station of South India called Ooty. At this picturesque town, you can soak in the extended natural beauty defined by forested hills, pine forests, tea gardens and numerous lakes, falls and gardens. There are unlimited trails for nature walking and hiking, while adventures like horse riding are also possible. You will never forget a joyful ride in the Nilgiri Railways toy train, a UNESCO World Heritage Site which leaves us with no choice but to list Ooty amongst the list of top 10 places to visit near Bangalore.
If you need any assistance in planning your Bangalore to Ooty Package , you can contact us on info@waytoindia.com and we would be glad to help you plan your Ooty tour.
Hampi
Preserving the remnants of the glorious Vijayanagara Empire, the erstwhile capital city of Hampi is now a stupendous cultural canvas dotted with the footprints of the past. Here, you get to admire the unmatchable Hoysala Architecture at huge temple complexes as well as the ruins of royal residences, military buildings and many other sites, collectively designated as the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Rock climbing or bouldering is a thrilling activity you would love to take part in and that is the reason why we have listed Hampi amongst the list of top 10 places to visit near Bangalore…
Bangalore can easily be called the focal point of many unforgettable excursions and getaways with a variety of holiday themes. The next time you visit the city, remember it as once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to discover at least few of these places.