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Bangalore Weekend : Weekend Getaways From Bangalore.
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Bangalore Weekend Getaways Listing and useful information.
| Destination | Highlights | Distance
Road Map |
Accommodation |
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| Resorts Near Bangalore | Resorts and Spa within 150 Kms from Bangalore. Shortlisted for their suitability as weekend getaway | Less than 150 Kms | Resorts Around Bangalore |
| Nandi Hills | Hill Station: Nearest hill station to Bangalore and a popular weekend getaway | 60 Kms Road Map: Bangalore - New Airport road - Devanahalli - Turn left at Betta Cross. |
Horticulture Guest House |
| Shivanasamudram | Water falls Majestic falls - Ideal as weekend getaway during Monsoons. can combine with trip to Talkad | 120 Kms Road Map :Bangalore - Ramanagaram - Maddur - Malavalli - Shivasamudram |
Jaladhama Resort |
| Srirangapatna | Heritage: Ranganatha Temple, Fort, Tipu Palace and Famous Ranganthitu Bird sanctuary make Srirangapatna an ideal weekend getaway from Bangalore | 127 Kms On the Bangalore - Mysore Highway |
Srirangapatna Resorts |
| Mysore | Mysore Palace, Chamundi Hills, KRS -a perennially popular weekend getaway from Bangalore | 137 Kms Bangalore to Mysore Road Map |
Mysore Hotels |
| Melkote | Spiritual : Famous Chelluva Narayana temple associated with saint Ramanuja | 150 Kms Bangalore - (Mysore Road) Ramanagara - Mandya - Melkote |
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| Shravanabelagola | Spiritual:Colossal rock cut statue (57 Ft) of saint Gommataeshwara | 157 Kms Bangalore - Kunigal - Chanrayapatna - Shravanbelagola |
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| Yelagiri | Hill Station : Hill station and solar observatory at Kavalur that is open to public on Sundays | 150 Kms Road Map : Bangalore > Hosur >Krishnagiri (Turn towards Chennai) > Proceed to second Toll Gate >Take U turn at sign board > Yelagiri District Road |
Yelagiri Resorts |
| Puttaparthy | Spiritual : Centre for Puttaparthi Sai Baba. Prashanti Nilayam "Abode of Peace Ashram" | 150 Kms Bangalore to Puttaparthi Road Map |
Puttaparthi Accommodation |
| Rajiv Gandhi National Park, Nagarhole | Ecotourism : Park has an abundance of wildlife. The Asiatic elephant makes its home here as do the sambar, barking deer, sloth bear, black-naped hare, langur and a lot more | 200Kms | Nagarhole Resorts |
| Belur - Halebid | Heritage : Famous Hoysala temples known for their carvings | 210 Road Map : Bangalore - Kunigal- Hassan - Belur |
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| Yercaud | Hill Station : Popular hillstation in Tamilnadu, well connected to Bangalore making it a sought after weekend getaway | 217 Kms Bangalore to Yercaud Road Map |
Yercaud Resorts |
| Nagarhole National Park | Ecotourism : It is pride of Karnataka wildlife sanctuary. Animal sighting is easier at Nagarhole than at any other national park | 200 Kms Bangalore - Mysore - Hunsur - Nagarhole |
Nagarhole Resorts |
| Bandipur Sanctuary | Ecotourism : Bandipur is one of the well managed sanctuaries. Popular as elephant sighting is relatively easier | 220 Kms Bangalore - Mysore - (Ooty Road) - Nanjagud - Bandipur |
Bandipur Resorts |
| Mudumalai | Ecotourism : Wildlife Sanctaury in Nilgiri Biosphere | 240 Kms Bangalore - Mysore - (Ooty Road) - Nanjagud - Bandipur - Mudumalai |
Mudumalai Resorts |
| Coorg | Scotland of South India. Serene weather. Visit different parts of Coorg over 2 -3 weekends | 240 Kms Bangalore to Coorg |
Resorts in Coorg Coorg Homestays |
| Kakkabe | >Trek to Tadiyendamol , highest peak in Kodagu | 265 Kms Bangalore to Coorg |
Kakkabe
Homestays Coorg Homestays |
| Chikmagalur | Coffee capital of India. Chikmagalur is a serene town with plenty to offer tourists - Mountains, Valleys and trekking | 260 Kms Bangalore > Nelamangala > Hassan > Belur > Chikmagalur |
Chikmagalur
Resorts |
| Tirupati | Spiritual : India's most famous piligrim centre - Balaji Darshan | 258 Kms Bangalore to Tirupati |
Tirupati
Hotels Tirumala Accommodation |
| Wayanad | North Kerala's picturesque district. Easily reachable from Bangalore | 255 Kms Bangalore to Wayanad Road Map |
Wayanad Resorts |
| Kolli Hills | A rather quiet hill station in Tamil Nadu. The 70 hair pin ghat road is part of the thrill in going to Kolli Hills for the weekend | 265 Kms Bangalore > Krishnagiri > Salem (Go on Madurai Road) > Rasipuram (turn right just after town) > Semmedu > Kolli Hills |
Hotel Nallathambi +91-4286-247227 and Wild orchid Camp (+919739700059) |
| Ooty (Ooty Sight Seeing | Hill Station : South India's most popular hill station | 290 Kms Bangalore to Ooty |
Ooty Resorts |
| Coonoor | Hill Station : Close to Ooty but much quieter with many off beat activities for a memorable weekend holiday | 310 Kms Bangalore to Ooty |
Hotels in Coonoors |
| Pondicherry | Beach : Former French colony with picturesque seaside promenade. Famous for Auroville, a global community dedicated to human unity, and based on the vision of Sri Aurobindo and The Mother. | 300 Kms Bangalore to Pondicherry |
Pondicherry Hotels |
| Spiritual : Kukke Subramanya, Dharmasthala, Udupi and Sringeri | Popular Temple circuit of Karnataka | 300 + Kms | |
| Beaches of Coastal Karnataka | Udupi, Maravanthe, Karwar, Gokarna - Spectacular beaches an ideal long weekend getaway | 350 + Kms | Beach Resorts in Karnataka |
| Hampi | Heritage : Vijaynagara Empire Ruins - World heritage site | 360 Kms Bangalore to Hampi |
Hampi Hotels |
| Kodaikanal | Hill Station : Popular Hillstation with many offbeat attractions. Popular as long weekend destination | 480 Kms Bangalore to Kodaikanal |
Kodaikanal Hotels |
| Munnar | Hill Station: Tea Plantation Walks, Nature Walks, Sceneries, Wildlife Sanctuaries, Romantic Getaways | 500 Kms Bangalore to Munnar |
Resorts in Munnar |
| Goa Beaches | Beaches : Nearly forty spectacular beaches that dot the 131 Km Goa coast. Plenty of options as each of the Goa beaches have an individuality of their own. | 647 Kms Bangalore to Goa |
Hotels in Goa |