Are you feeling overwhelmed by the hustle and bustle of Bangalore’s city life? Looking for a refreshing escape from the never-ending traffic and pollution? 🌿Bangalore is surrounded by scenic weekend destinations perfect for a short break. Whether you are a nature lover, adventure seeker, or just want a peaceful staycation, there are plenty of amazing places near Bangalore for a quick weekend getaway.
In this article, we’ll uncover some of the best weekend trips from Bangalore — from misty hills and tranquil lakes to ancient temples and wildlife sanctuaries — all within a few hours' drive. Get ready to explore hidden gems, rejuvenate your soul, and create unforgettable memories!
🏞️🏹 Hills, Fort Treks 🕉️🏰& Viewpoints🏹
| Destination | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Omkar Hills & Turahalli Forest | 13 km | Temple, Sightseeing |
| Mini Blue Waters BBGW | 17 km | Trek, Rockclimbing, Lake |
| Savandurga | 50 km | Trek |
| Shivaganga Hill | 50 km | Temple, Trek |
| Nijagal Betta | 52 km | Trek |
| Antara Gange Caves | 52 km | Trek, Temple (~1 hr 15 min) Must Visit |
| Makalidurga, Doddaballapura | 55 km | Trek |
| Mandaragiri Hills | 60 km | Jain Temple, Hill |
| SRS Hills, Ramnagar | 60 km | Temple, Trek |
| Nandi Hills | 60 km | Sightseeing |
| Skandagiri Hills | 60 km | Sunrise Trek |
| Kailasagiri Hill | 60 km | Temple/Trek(~1.15 hrs hrs) |
| Devarayanadurga | 70 km | Temple, Short Trek |
| Vrushabadri Nature Campsite | 75 km | Camping, Night walk, Bird watch (For more details contact - Ramesh - +91 99868 57171 & Rahul - +91 8884184541) |
| Hutridurga Trek | 80 km | Hill Fort |
| Avalabetta | 90 km | Hilltop, Trek (~2 hrs) |
| Huthridurga | 90 km | Fort, Trek (~2.30 hrs) |
| Revanasiddeshwara Betta | 90 km | Trek, Temple (~2.30 hrs) |
| Gudibande Fort | 90 km | Fort Trek |
| Muthathi | 127 km | Forest, River, Nature (~3 hrs) |
| Kabbaladurga Trek | 105 km | Trek (~2.30 hrs) |
| Sri Narayanagiri Gudi | 101 km | Trek (~2.30 hrs, Sunrise) |
| Mandharagiri Hill | 114 km | Jain Temple (~1.45 hrs) |
| Malleshwara Swamy Betta | 107 km | Lord Shiva (~2.15 hrs) |
| Madhugiri Fort | 122 km | Fort, Trek (~2 hr 24 min) |
| Channarayana Durga | 143 km | Hill Fort Trek (~2.30 hrs) |
| Chitra Durga | 246 km | Fort (~3 hr 45 min) |
🏞️🌊 🏞️Waterfalls🏞️🌊 🏞️
| Destination | Distance🛣️ | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Muthyala Maduvu (Pearl Valley) | 60 km | Waterfall, Nature |
| Poshettihalli Falls | 75 km | Waterfall, Trek |
| Chunchi Falls | 100 km | Waterfall |
| Kaigal Waterfalls (Andhra) | 102 km | Waterfall, Trek |
| Hogenekkal (Tamil Nadu) | 129 km | Waterfall |
| Shivanasamudra (Gaganachukki / Barachukki) | 135 km | Majestic Waterfalls |
| Balmuri Falls | 157 km | Small Falls, Leisure (~3.30 hrs) |
**TK Falls /Thottikallu Falls(Closed Permentately)
⛺🌳Grassland 🌳🟩
| Destination | Distance 🛣️ | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Hesaragatta Grassland, Nrithyagram | 47 kms | Grassland (1 Hour 20 Min) |
🧭🚙Adventure🧭🚙
| Destination | Distance 🛣️ | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Extreme Karts & Adventures | 43 kms | GoKarting- Off Road Riding (50 Mins) |
| BigRock Dirt Park | 71 kms | Biking - Off Road Riding (1 Hour 20 Min) |
🏕️ Lakes, Dam, Reservoirs & Forests
| Destination | Distance 🛣️ | Type | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchinbele reservoir | 75 km | Dam (~2 Hours) | ||
| Nelligudde Kere (N.G Lake) | 75 km | Dam (~2 Hours) | ||
| Thippa Gondana Halli, T.G. Lake | 60 km | Man-Made Lake (~2 Hours) (Chamarajsagar) | ||
Kanva Reservoir(backwaters) Vine Adventure Camp Triquetra (Aqua escape Resort) Kanva sunrise viewpoint | 90 km | Dam (~2 Hours 30 Minutes) | ||
| Markonahalli Dam | 111 km | Dam (~2 Hours 30 Minutes) | ||
| Mekedatu and Sangama | 120 km | River (~3 Hours) | ||
| Talakadu Kaveri River | 160 km | River, Famous Shiva Temple (~3.30 Hours) | ||
| Tonnuru Kere | 170 km | Beautiful Oldest Dam (~3 hr 33 min) | ||
| Vani Vilas Dam / Vani Vilasapura Dam | 225 km | Dam (~3 Hours 30 Minutes) |
*N.G Lake, Manchinbele Dam, and Nelligudde Kere Viewpoint can be clubbed.
*Kanva Reservoir - Must Visit - A man came and informed us that there's a ₹100 entry fee per person, as the place is his private property. Kayaking available - 250 per person)
🎢🎡🎠Theme & Entertainment Park🎢🎡🎠
| Destination | Distance🛣️ | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Fun World and Water World | 17 km | Amusement Park (~45 mins) |
| S.A.R Fantasy Water Park, Kolar | 80 km | Amusement Park (~1 hr) |
| Wonderla | 45 km | Amusement Park (~2 hrs) |
| Lumbini Gardens | 48 km | Amusement Park (~1 hr) |
| Vels Innovative Film City | 70 km | Amusement Park (~2 hrs) |
| GRS Fantasy Park (Mysore) | 160 km | Amusement Park (~3 hrs) |
🛕 Devotional Spots & Spiritual Retreats
| Destination | Distance 🛣️ | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Art of Living Ashram | 50 km | Ashram (~1 Hour) |
| Adiyogi Chikkaballapur | 65 km | Shiva Statue (~1 Hour 20 Minutes) |
| Pyramid Valley | 66 km | Meditation (~2 Hours) |
| Shri, Kotilingeshwara, Kolar | 75 km | Temple (~1 Hour 15 Minutes) |
| Lepakshi | 128 km | Temple (~2 Hours) |
| Srirangapatna | 144 km | Temple (~3 Hours) |
| Talakadu Shiva/ShriVaidhyanatheshwara | 150 km | Temple (~3.30 Hours) Banks of Kaveri River |
| Melkote- Cheluvanarayana Swamy | 162 km | Temple (~3 Hours 30 Minutes) |
| Kukke Subramanya | 170 km | Pilgrimage (~3.30 Hours) |
| Chamundi Hills, Mysore | 190 km | Temple (~3.30 Hours) |
| Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh) | 252 km | Famous Temple (~4 Hours) |
| Male Mahadeshwara Hills (MM Hills) | 220 km | Temple, Nature (~4.30 Hours) |
🗺️ Most Popular Weekend Getaways (Overnight or 2 Days)
| Destination | Distance 🛣️ | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bheemeshwari | 114 km | Adventure, Nature River Rafting |
| Mysore | 162 km | Palace, Zoo, Culture |
| Yelagiri | 180 km | Hill Station |
| B.R.Hills | 181 km | Hill Station (KSDTC Hotel Mayura BiligiriRanga) |
| Belur | 220 km | Hoysala Temples |
| Sakleshpur | 220 km | Sightseeing, Trek |
| Bandipur National Park | 236 km | Wildlife (~5 hr) |
| Mudumalai Sanctuary | 250 km | Wildlife (~5 hrs) |
|
Masinagudi, Bandipur and Mudumalai are nearby. *Visit Himavad Gopalaswami Hills when you visit Bandipur/Mudumalai | ||
| Yercaud | 250 km | Hill Station |
| Tiruvannamalai | 240 km | Temple (~4 hr 25 min) |
| Gingee Fort | 258 km | Fort (~5 hr) |
| *Tiruvannamalai and Gingee Fort are nearby | ||
| Madikeri (Coorg) | 270 km | Hills, Coffee Estates |
| Chikmagalur | 290 km | Coffee Hills |
| Pondicherry | 320 km | Beach & Culture |
| Bhadra Tiger Reserve- Muthodi | 308 Km | Tiger Reserve, Boating |
| Shimoga | 340 km | Waterfalls, Nature (River Raaga Nature Stay ~2500 Per person) |
| Dandeli | 460 km | Water Sports |
| Dudhsagar | 546 km | Huge Falls, Trek, Railway Trek |
| Sterling Lake Palace Alleppey, Kerala | 565 km (12 Hours) | Boat House |
| Goa | 560 km | Beach, Culture |
🌍 Long 3-Day Trips from Bangalore
| Destination | Distance🛣️ | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Lonavala & Rajmachi Fort (Maharashtra) | 930 km | Trek, Scenic |
| Amboli Ghat (Belgaum) | 600 km | Waterfalls |
| Varkala Beach (Kerala) | 630 km | Relaxing Beach Getaway |
| Madurai + Rameswaram + Kanyakumari | 600–700 km | Pilgrimage, Beach, History |
| Destination | Distance🛣️ |
|---|---|
| 🟢 Within 100 km | |
| Bannerghatta Nature Camp | ~25 km |
| Galibore Nature Camp | ~100 km |
| Bheemeshwari Adventure and Nature Camp | ~100 km |
| 🟡 100–200 km | |
| K Gudi Wilderness Camp | 180 km (~4.30 Hrs) |
| JLR Kings Sanctuary | 196 km |
| Bandipur Safari Lodge | 220 km |
| Kabini River Lodge | 225 km |
| 🟠 200–300 km | |
| Kemmannugundi Hill Resort | ~246 km (Must Visit) |
| River Tern Lodge | ~275 km (~ 6 Hrs) (~17K for 2 Person) (Must Visit) |
| 🔴 300–500 km | |
| Blackbuck Resort | 350 km |
| Hampi Heritage & Wilderness Resort | 350 km |
| Sharavathi Adventure Camp | 400 km |
| Old Magazine House | 400 km |
| Bhimgad Adventure Camp | 400 km |
| 🔵 Over 500 km | |
| Kali Adventure Camp | 473 km |
| Sterling Athirappilly | 510 km (~11 Hrs) - Riverside resort near the waterfalls) |
| Devbagh Beach Resort | 527 km |
| Sadashivgad Sea View Resort | 530 km |
| Om Beach Resort | 550 km |
✨ Hidden Gems to Explore
| Spot | Distance🛣️ | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Revanasiddeshwara Betta | 50 km | Trek, Temple |
| Mandaragiri Hills | 60 km | Jain Temple, Hill |
| Hutridurga Trek | 80 km | Hill Fort |
| Panchapalli Dam | 135 km | Picnic Spot |
| Somnathpura | 135 km | Hoysala Temple |
| Markonahalli Dam | 120 km | Reservoir |
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These are just a few of the many weekend trip options that you can take from Bangalore. All these places are easily accessible and offer a perfect getaway from the city's hustle and bustle. So, pack your bags and head out to one of these beautiful destinations this weekend!
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