Category: Karnataka

Nandi hills also known as Nandi betta (in Kannada) and Nandidruga is an excellent choice if you are planning a one day trip from Bangalore. It is situated at 4,851 ft above sea level and offers magnificent view of the surroundings from the top. Having historical connection with the great Tipu Sultan, this place evolves around interesting stories which can be very exciting to hear. With a dash of history, and awestrucking views to vest your memories with, a trip to Nandi hills can be a trip to remember forever.
You can take a two days trip from Bangalore to visit the Bandipur National Park, which houses a wide variety of wildlife and vegetation, including the endangered species.
Sakleshpur is a lesser-known hill station in the Western Ghats of India. It is filled with the beautiful aromatic coffee, tea and spice plantations, which calls tourists for a check-in. If you are looking to escape the mundane lifestyle, for a relaxing two days trip from Bangalore, pack your bags to this charming hill station.
Kudremukh is known for its rich biodiversity. The evergreen, lush tropical forests is ideal for a perfect, adventurous two days trip from Bangalore. This place is famous for trekking trails with varying degrees of difficulties.
Chikmagalur is fondly known as the “Coffee land of Karnataka.” It is situated at an altitude of 3,400 feet and provides an exclusive opportunity to walk through the coffee plantations cultivated all over the place. If you want you to escape from the tedious 9 to 5 work-life, this will be a perfect weekend getaway from Bangalore.
Coorg is one of the tourist favorite hill stations in South India. Coorg, also known as Kodagu district, is fondly called the 'Scotland of South India'. It is one of the perfect weekend getaways from Bangalore for all those Nature lovers and the ones who are looking for a thrilling bike ride.
A Upasana Retreat is located at a stunning location bordering the Kudremukh National Park. For those who know about Kudremukh, you could imagine what the surroundings would be like.
Our bike ride to Coorg was one of the most unforgettable experiences we had in our entire life. From non-stop rain, to getting lost in the jungle, dark pitch black roads to riding through the hairpin bends, one could not ask for more adventure in a single trip. We had it all, though a bit annoyed at one after one incidents taking toll on us, we are ready to go again without any second thoughts.
It’s been only two weeks since I shifted to Bangalore, all I can say is – Life has never been so thrilling. The reason of choosing Bangalore to be my holy abode, is that I believed it to be a biker’s den. And needless to say, nothing would have pleased me more than a place to transfigure my dreams into reality.