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Friday, June 6, 2025

Weekend Getaways from Bangalore πŸŒ„– Your Perfect Escape!



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 πŸ•‰️🏰& Viewpoints🏹
Destination Distance Type
Omkar Hills & Turahalli Forest13 kmTemple, Sightseeing
Mini Blue Waters BBGW17 kmTrek, Rockclimbing, Lake
Savandurga50 kmTrek
Shivaganga Hill50 kmTemple, Trek
Nijagal Betta52 kmTrek
Antara Gange Caves52 kmTrek, Temple (~1 hr 15 min) Must Visit
Makalidurga, Doddaballapura55 kmTrek
Mandaragiri Hills60 kmJain Temple, Hill
SRS Hills, Ramnagar60 kmTemple, Trek
Nandi Hills60 kmSightseeing
Skandagiri Hills60 kmSunrise Trek
Kailasagiri Hill60 kmTemple/Trek(~1.15 hrs hrs)
Devarayanadurga70 kmTemple, Short Trek
Vrushabadri Nature Campsite 75 kmCamping, Night walk, Bird watch (For more details contact - Ramesh - +91 99868 57171 & Rahul - +91 8884184541)
Hutridurga Trek80 kmHill Fort
Avalabetta90 kmHilltop, Trek (~2 hrs)
Huthridurga90 kmFort, Trek (~2.30 hrs)
Revanasiddeshwara Betta90 kmTrek, Temple (~2.30 hrs)
Gudibande Fort90 kmFort Trek
Muthathi127 kmForest, River, Nature (~3 hrs)
Kabbaladurga Trek105 kmTrek (~2.30 hrs)
Sri Narayanagiri Gudi101 kmTrek (~2.30 hrs, Sunrise)
Mandharagiri Hill114 kmJain Temple (~1.45 hrs)
Malleshwara Swamy Betta107 kmLord Shiva (~2.15 hrs)
Madhugiri Fort122 kmFort, Trek (~2 hr 24 min)
Channarayana Durga143 kmHill Fort Trek (~2.30 hrs)
Chitra Durga246 kmFort (~3 hr 45 min)

🏞️🌊 πŸž️Waterfalls🏞️🌊 πŸž️
Destination DistanceπŸ›£️ Type
Muthyala Maduvu (Pearl Valley)60 kmWaterfall, Nature
Poshettihalli Falls75 kmWaterfall, Trek
Chunchi Falls100 kmWaterfall
Kaigal Waterfalls (Andhra)102 kmWaterfall, Trek
Hogenekkal (Tamil Nadu)129 kmWaterfall
Shivanasamudra (Gaganachukki / Barachukki)135 kmMajestic Waterfalls
Balmuri Falls157 kmSmall Falls, Leisure (~3.30 hrs)
**TK Falls /Thottikallu Falls(Closed Permentately)

⛺🌳Grassland πŸŒ³πŸŸ©
Destination Distance πŸ›£️ Type
Hesaragatta Grassland, Nrithyagram 47 kms Grassland (1 Hour 20 Min)

πŸ§­πŸš™AdventureπŸ§­πŸš™
DestinationDistance πŸ›£️Type
Extreme Karts & Adventures43 kmsGoKarting- Off Road Riding (50 Mins)
BigRock Dirt Park71 kmsBiking - Off Road Riding (1 Hour 20 Min)

πŸ•️ Lakes, Dam, Reservoirs & Forests

Destination Distance πŸ›£️ Type
Manchinbele reservoir 75 kmDam (~2 Hours)
Nelligudde Kere (N.G Lake)75 kmDam (~2 Hours)
Thippa Gondana Halli, T.G. Lake60 kmMan-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 Dam111 kmDam (~2 Hours 30 Minutes)
Mekedatu and Sangama120 kmRiver (~3 Hours)
Talakadu Kaveri River160 kmRiver, Famous Shiva Temple (~3.30 Hours)
Tonnuru Kere  170 kmBeautiful Oldest Dam (~3 hr 33 min)
Vani Vilas Dam / Vani Vilasapura Dam225 kmDam (~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 DistanceπŸ›£️ Type
Fun World and Water World17 kmAmusement Park (~45 mins)
S.A.R Fantasy Water Park, Kolar80 kmAmusement Park (~1 hr)
Wonderla45 kmAmusement Park (~2 hrs)
Lumbini Gardens48 kmAmusement Park (~1 hr)
Vels Innovative Film City70 kmAmusement Park (~2 hrs)
GRS Fantasy Park (Mysore)160 kmAmusement Park (~3 hrs)
                         
    πŸ›• Devotional Spots & Spiritual Retreats
Destination Distance πŸ›£️ Type
Art of Living Ashram50 kmAshram (~1 Hour)
Adiyogi Chikkaballapur65 kmShiva Statue (~1 Hour 20 Minutes)
Pyramid Valley66 kmMeditation (~2 Hours)
Shri, Kotilingeshwara, Kolar75 kmTemple (~1 Hour 15 Minutes)
Lepakshi128 kmTemple (~2 Hours)
Srirangapatna144 kmTemple (~3 Hours)
Talakadu Shiva/ShriVaidhyanatheshwara 150 kmTemple (~3.30 Hours) Banks of Kaveri River
Melkote- Cheluvanarayana Swamy162 kmTemple (~3 Hours 30 Minutes)
Kukke Subramanya170 kmPilgrimage (~3.30 Hours)
Chamundi Hills, Mysore190 kmTemple (~3.30 Hours)
Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh)252 kmFamous Temple (~4 Hours)
Male Mahadeshwara Hills (MM Hills)220 kmTemple, Nature (~4.30 Hours)

πŸ—Ί️ Most Popular Weekend Getaways (Overnight or 2 Days)
Destination Distance πŸ›£️ Type
Bheemeshwari114 kmAdventure, Nature River Rafting
Mysore162 kmPalace, Zoo, Culture
Yelagiri180 kmHill Station
B.R.Hills181 kmHill Station (KSDTC Hotel Mayura BiligiriRanga)
Belur220 kmHoysala Temples
Sakleshpur220 kmSightseeing, Trek
Bandipur National Park236 kmWildlife (~5 hr)
Mudumalai Sanctuary250 kmWildlife (~5 hrs)
Masinagudi, Bandipur and Mudumalai are nearby.
*Visit Himavad Gopalaswami Hills when you visit Bandipur/Mudumalai
Yercaud250 kmHill Station
Tiruvannamalai240 kmTemple (~4 hr 25 min)
Gingee Fort258 kmFort (~5 hr)
*Tiruvannamalai and Gingee Fort are nearby
Madikeri (Coorg)270 kmHills, Coffee Estates
Chikmagalur290 kmCoffee Hills
Pondicherry320 kmBeach & Culture
Bhadra Tiger Reserve- Muthodi308 KmTiger Reserve, Boating 
Shimoga340 kmWaterfalls, Nature (River Raaga Nature Stay ~2500 Per person)
Dandeli460 kmWater Sports
Dudhsagar546 kmHuge Falls, Trek, Railway Trek
Sterling Lake Palace Alleppey, Kerala565 km (12 Hours)Boat House
Goa560 kmBeach, Culture

🌍 Long 3-Day Trips from Bangalore
Destination DistanceπŸ›£️ 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 DistanceπŸ›£️
🟒 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 Camp180 km (~4.30 Hrs) 
JLR Kings Sanctuary196 km
Bandipur Safari Lodge220 km
Kabini River Lodge225 km
🟠 200–300 km
Kemmannugundi Hill Resort~246 km  (Must Visit)
River Tern Lodge~275 km (~ 6 Hrs) (~17K for 2 Person) (Must Visit)
πŸ”΄ 300–500 km
Blackbuck Resort350 km
Hampi Heritage & Wilderness Resort350 km
Sharavathi Adventure Camp400 km
Old Magazine House400 km
Bhimgad Adventure Camp400 km
πŸ”΅ Over 500 km
Kali Adventure Camp473 km
Sterling Athirappilly510 km (~11 Hrs) - Riverside resort near the waterfalls)
Devbagh Beach Resort527 km
Sadashivgad Sea View Resort530 km
Om Beach Resort550 km
✨ Hidden Gems to Explore
Spot DistanceπŸ›£️ Type
Revanasiddeshwara Betta50 kmTrek, Temple
Mandaragiri Hills60 kmJain Temple, Hill
Hutridurga Trek80 kmHill Fort
Panchapalli Dam135 kmPicnic Spot
Somnathpura135 kmHoysala Temple
Markonahalli Dam120 kmReservoir
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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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