Escape from city life to spend a peaceful weekend is becoming more common in Bengaluru. People are tired of traffic, pollution and running around all 5 days a week. They need a break and Bengaluru has plenty of places around it which can help people relax and spend a weekend away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
This blog is a compilation of top 5 one day trips around Bengaluru that i have visited.
1. Wildlife: Jayamangali blackbuck reserve
Distance: 120 Kms
Route: Bengaluru - Nelmangala - Dabaspet - Madhugiri - Jayamangali
One can spot the endangered Blackbuck in the reserve area. Its the second largest blackbuck populated in Karnataka.
Tips: The route is not marked well so ask locals for direction. Carry food and water.
My Post: Jayamangali
2. Architecture: Somnathpur
Distance: 140 Kms
Route: Bengaluru - Kanakapura - Malavalli - Somnathpur
Chennakeshava temple at somnathpur is example of one the finest Hoysala architecture. The temple has most beautiful stone carvings. The story of Ramayana, Mahabaratha and lord krishna is carved out on the outer walls.
Tips: One can also visit Talakad which is 25 Kms from here. Talakadu also has a very intresting story.
My Post: Somnathpur
3. Waterfalls: Hoganekal
Distance:150 Kms
Route: Bengaluru - Hosur - Rayakotai - Palacode - Hoganekal.
Hoganekal falls is one of the famous falls around Bengaluru. The falls after rainy season has full flow of water and provides a nice view. One can also ride near the falls in coracle.
Tips: Beware while getting in water. This falls is dangerous. Lot of people will offer oil massage for less price i would suggest to avoid it as you will get more body pain that relief.
My Post: Hoganekal
4. Hills: Devarabetta
Distance: 55 Km
Route: Bengaluru - Anekal - Thali - Devarabetta
One small hillock near Bengaluru. This can essentially be done in half day if you do not want to spend more time on the hills. Truly relaxing place.
Tips: Carry water and snacks. Not many people around so come back before dark.
My Post: Devarabetta
5. Landscape: Big Banyan tree and Manchanabele Dam.
Distance: 40 Kms.
Route: Bengaluru - Kengeri - Dodda alamara - Manchanabele Dam
Banyan tree spread over a huge area. Nice place to spend sometime and relax. One can also visit Manchanabele dam while going here.
Tips: Beware of monkeys at dodda almara and check if Machanabele Dam is open for public during weekends.
My Post: Was not blogging at that time:)
There are many more places around Bengaluru. Happy exploring.
This blog is a compilation of top 5 one day trips around Bengaluru that i have visited.
1. Wildlife: Jayamangali blackbuck reserve
Distance: 120 Kms
Route: Bengaluru - Nelmangala - Dabaspet - Madhugiri - Jayamangali
One can spot the endangered Blackbuck in the reserve area. Its the second largest blackbuck populated in Karnataka.
Tips: The route is not marked well so ask locals for direction. Carry food and water.
My Post: Jayamangali
2. Architecture: Somnathpur
Distance: 140 Kms
Route: Bengaluru - Kanakapura - Malavalli - Somnathpur
Chennakeshava temple at somnathpur is example of one the finest Hoysala architecture. The temple has most beautiful stone carvings. The story of Ramayana, Mahabaratha and lord krishna is carved out on the outer walls.
Tips: One can also visit Talakad which is 25 Kms from here. Talakadu also has a very intresting story.
My Post: Somnathpur
3. Waterfalls: Hoganekal
Distance:150 Kms
Route: Bengaluru - Hosur - Rayakotai - Palacode - Hoganekal.
Hoganekal falls is one of the famous falls around Bengaluru. The falls after rainy season has full flow of water and provides a nice view. One can also ride near the falls in coracle.
Tips: Beware while getting in water. This falls is dangerous. Lot of people will offer oil massage for less price i would suggest to avoid it as you will get more body pain that relief.
My Post: Hoganekal
4. Hills: Devarabetta
Distance: 55 Km
Route: Bengaluru - Anekal - Thali - Devarabetta
One small hillock near Bengaluru. This can essentially be done in half day if you do not want to spend more time on the hills. Truly relaxing place.
Tips: Carry water and snacks. Not many people around so come back before dark.
My Post: Devarabetta
5. Landscape: Big Banyan tree and Manchanabele Dam.
Distance: 40 Kms.
Route: Bengaluru - Kengeri - Dodda alamara - Manchanabele Dam
Banyan tree spread over a huge area. Nice place to spend sometime and relax. One can also visit Manchanabele dam while going here.
Tips: Beware of monkeys at dodda almara and check if Machanabele Dam is open for public during weekends.
My Post: Was not blogging at that time:)
There are many more places around Bengaluru. Happy exploring.
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