Ideas for a convenient one-day trip from Bangalore
Bangalore is a both the Garden City and the Silicon Valley
of India. This cosmopolitan city presents a plethora of options for holidaying.
If you have already visited the popular monuments, museums, parks, lakes, chic
malls, and shopping centers in the city and are looking for something more
somewhere beyond, we have got you covered. Below is a list of five amazing places to consider for a one-day trip from Bangalore, the capital city of
Karnataka.
Shivanasamudram Falls:
Shivanasamudram is a calm village and a hydropower project
site. It is the scenic beauty of the waterfalls that made this village a
popular tourist spot. The two multi-tiered waterfalls called Gaganachukki and
Bharachukki together makes Shivanasamudram Falls. There are two different
vantage points to view these waterfalls. Monsoon gives a refreshed look to this
cascade of the Kaveri river water running through rocky cliffs amid lush
greenery. Add Sri RanganathaSwamy Temple and Sri Someshwara Temple to your
itinerary for this one-day trip near Bangalore.
Distance from Bangalore: 135 km
Bannerghatta National Park:
If you prefer a quick trip from Bangalore for a casual
holiday with family or friends, Bannerghatta National Park is the best destination.
This wildlife sanctuary with separate zones for animals is home to diverse flora
and fauna. It is also India’s first biological park with a fenced elephant reserve.
Sprawled over 260.5 sq. km of land, Bannerghatta NationalPark has a zoo, pet corner,
children's park, crocodile farm, safari park, butterfly park, and snake house. You’ll
also find ancient temples in this area. Go for a guided jungle safari to
explore this vast national park!
Distance from Bangalore: 22 km
Ramanagaram:
How about an adventurous outing in the hills of Ramanagaram?
Does the name ring a bell? Yes, this is where the iconic Bollywood movie
"Sholay" was shot. The rocky granite hills, dense forests, and a
natural river flowing through this village open doors for several engaging
activities like rock climbing, trekking, swimming, kayaking, canoeing,
rappelling, etc. Night trekking and camping is sheer fun! Ramanagaramis also one
of the best team outing places in Bangalore, where the groups enjoy numerous team-building
activities.
Distance from Bangalore: 50 km
Chikballapur:
One of the peaceful places to visit near Bangalore is the
town of Chikballapur that is famous for natural and man-made attractions. They
include the famous Nandi Hills with Yoga Nandeeshwara Temple on the top and
BhogaNandeeshwara Temple at the base, spectacular Vivekananda waterfalls, the architectural excellence of RanganathaSwamy Temple, Subramanya Swamy Temple and
Sri Lakshmi Adi Narayana Swamy Temple. For adventure seekers, the surrounding
six hills are ideal for great trekking and rock-climbing experience. To book cheap
flights to Bangalore, visit Indian Eagle
Distance from Bangalore: 58 km
Anthargange:
Anthargange, situated in the Kolar district in the
Shathashrunga range is the best choice for a one-day trip from Bangalore
because there’s something for every kind of traveler here. The hill located at
an altitude of 1712 meters has many natural caves formed by volcanic rocks. If
you are an adventure enthusiast, you’ll love caving, trekking, and
rock-climbing through dense forest up the hill. Another major attraction is an
ancient temple called Kashi Vishweshwara Temple, where a perennial stream flows
from a small crevice. This stream with a mysterious origin is considered holy
by the locals. The name ‘Anthargange’ meaning 'Inner Ganges / Ganges from deep'
refers to this stream.
Distance from Bangalore: 70 km
