Visiting new places is not just an Adventure feeling it could also lead to mental peace and inner satisfaction. Due to tremendous work pressure and busy life schedules, people’s schedules are not able to move long distances from native places. Especially cities like Bangalore is another great example where people are not willing to travel long distances. So, below 10 places available at very nearest distances as well as people prefer as a weekend or family vocational during their free time.
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10 Places to Visit Near Bangalore
1. Mysore
The city is globally recognised for its cultural hubs like World famous Mysore Palace and Mysore Dasara. Despite that, Mysore city includes beautiful gardens and museums. The city is considered as one of the cleanest cities in India after Indore and continuously ranked. Just 150 km from Bangalore city, one of the must-visit destinations during your vacation time.
2. Coorg
Coorg or Kodagu, nearest travel destination to Bangalore located just 248 km away. Coorg offers the best and most beautiful hill stations in Karnataka. You can see a number of Coffee plantations and Sceneries near Coorg as well as Waterfalls and Trekking destinations. Coorg is also called the ‘Scotland of India.
3. Nandi Hills
60 Km away from Bangalore is considered one of the most exciting and spiritual tourist Destinations near Bangalore. Nandi Hills is famous for its hill stations and beautiful views of the surrounding landscapes.
4. Ooty
Also called Udhagamandala, a resort town in the Western Ghat mountains, Nilgiri district of Tamil Nadu. Just 270 Km from Bangalore, located where Western and Eastern Ghats are linked. Ooty is famous for its beautiful Coffee plantations and panoramic views of the blue hills and lush greenery. March to June months are considered as the best time to visit Ooty.
5. Chikkamagaluru
Chikkamagaluru is a Hill station comes under the Western Ghats Mountains of Southwest State of Karnataka, India. 250 Km from Bangalore and it’s one of the eye-catching tourist destinations. Just because of its Coffee and Tea plantation, BabaBudangiri Hill Station and beautiful Trekking points. Visit Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary, Hebbe Falls, and Mullayanagiri Peaks.
6. Bheemeshwar
Famous for waterfalls, fishing and adventure, Bheemeshwara is around 100 km away from Bangalore’s main city. Bheemeshwara is famous for its scenic beauty and wide range of adventure activities like Trekking and Camping. Watch the world famous ancient cave temple of Lord Shiva.
7. Bandipur National Park
Bandipur National Park is an 874 sq. km forest reserve situated in the southern state of Karnataka. Park is home to a small population of Tigers including Bengal Tigers and Endangered Indian Elephants, a wildlife Sanctuary around 220 Km from Bangalore. You can also see a number of unique flora and faunas.
8. Kabini Wildlife Sanctuary
Part of the Nilgiris Biosphere, Kabini Wildlife Sanctuary connects Nagarahole, Bandipur, Mudumalai, Wayanad, and many other parks and reserves making it one of the biggest Forest areas in our country. Just 200 Km from Bangalore and one of the most popular wildlife Tourist destinations to catch Bengal Tigers, Leopards, sambar, chital, wild pigs and bonnet macaque.
9. Shivanasamudra Hills
Located on the Border of Malavalli Taluk, Mandya District, Kollegal Taluk, and Chikkamagaluru District. Born from the Kaveri River with a height of 90 meters with the total discharge of 934 cubic meters of average water flow rates. Shivanasamudra is just 130 Km from Bangalore and it is considered Asia’s ‘first Hydro Electric power station’.
10. Halebidu
Located in the Hassan district of Karnataka, historically a place recognised as a capital city of the Hoysala Empire during the 12th to 13th century. Today it is home to a number of Temples in Halebidu. Built by King Hoysala Vishnuvardha, the temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and other beautiful intrinsic architectures, paintings and idols belonging to the 11th and 12th centuries. For people who are looking for history, arts and cultural heritages,this temple could be your choice since it is just 210 Km from Bangalore.
The above 10 places are the most visited destinations not only from Bangalore but even from the outside of the State. These are worth visiting even for Solo travelers who are looking to travel under a short period of time.
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