Best Weekend Getaways from Bangalore

Bangalore is famous for its fresh lakes, gardens, parks, palaces, temples, and museums. It is the capital of Karnataka. This city is also called the “Garden City of India”. The highlights of this city are its lush greenery and pleasant climate

But travelling to places within Bangalore cannot help you escape city life. If you love to enjoy your weekends, travel to tourist spots outside Bangalore. The best weekend getaways from Bangalore are as follows:

• Mysore
• Yelagiri
• Sakleshpur
• Coorg
• Chikmagalur
• Gandikota
• Shimoga
• Pondicherry
• Hampi
• Mangalore

Mysore

Mysore, a tourist destination in Karnataka, is 143 km from Bangalore. It is also known as the “City of Palaces.” You should not miss visiting this place during Dasara, celebrated in October. There are plenty of tourist attractions available here.

Mysore Highlights

Particulars	Details
Name	Mysore
Distance from Bangalore	143 km
Major attractions	Mysore Palace Rail Museum Planet Earth Aquarium St.Philomena Church Karanji Lake Brindavan Gardens Mysore Zoo Sand Sculpture Museum Somnathpur Temple Sri Chamundeshwari Temple

How to Reach Mysore from Bangalore

Particulars	Details
Nearest Railway Station	Mysuru Junction
Nearest Bus Station	Mysore Bus Station

Yelagiri

Yelagiri is a hill station in Tamilnadu, 155 km from Bangalore. There are plenty of tourist attractions in Yelagiri. You can enjoy its pleasant weather, vibrant landscapes, and natural beauty.

Yelagiri Highlights

Particulars	Details
Name	Yelagiri
Distance from Bangalore	155 km
Major attractions	Swamimalai Hills Yelagiri Birds Park Thrill Valley Nitro Sphere Adventure Jalagampuri Falls Selfie Panda and Chocolate Factory Punganur Lake Nilavur Lake Vainu Bappu Observatory Fundera Park Yelagiri Nature Park

How to Reach Yelagiri from Bangalore

If you are travelling from Bangalore by train or bus, you can reach the following stops:

Particulars	Name	Distance from Yelagiri
Nearest Railway Station	Jolarpettai Junction	20 km
Nearest Bus Station	Yelagiri Bus Station	Not Applicable

Sakleshpur

Sakleshpur is a hill station in Karnataka, 220 km from Bangalore. It is famous for its breathtaking natural beauty, and coffee and spice plantations. You can spot magnificent temples, forts, waterfalls, and trekking spots.

Sakleshpur Highlights

Particulars	Details
Name	Sakleshpur
Distance from Bangalore	220 km
Major attractions	Ombattu Gudda trek Jenukal Gudda trek Manjarabad Fort Bisle Ghat Viewpoint Manjehalli Waterfalls Agni Gudda Trek Hadlu Waterfall Hemavati River Pandavar Gudda Trek Railway Bridge Trek

How to Reach Sakleshpur from Bangalore

Particulars	Details
Nearest Railway Station	Sakleshpura Railway Station
Nearest Bus Station	Sakleshpur Bus Stand

Coorg

Coorg is a hill station in Karnataka, 238 km from Bangalore. It is famous for its coffee and spices. The other names for this place are “Scotland of India” and Kodagu. It has three wildlife sanctuaries and a natural park.

Coorg Highlights

Particulars	Details
Name	Coorg
Distance from Bangalore	238 km
Major attractions	Dubare Elephant Camp Abbey Waterfalls Golden Temple, Bylakuppe Chiklihole Reservoir River Rafting, Dubare Raja Seat, Madikeri Nagarhole Tiger Reserve Madikeri Fort Nalkunadu Palace

How to Reach Coorg from Bangalore

If you are travelling from Bangalore by train or bus, you can reach the following stops:

Particulars	Name
Nearest Railway Station	Sakleshpur Junction
Nearest Bus Station	Madikeri Bus Station

Chikmagalur

Chikmagalur is a hill station in Karnataka, 242 km from Bangalore. The Karntaka’s Coffee Industry is located here. It is also known as the “The Land of Coffee”. This place is famous for its valleys, hills, streams, and coffee plantations.

Chikmagalur Highlights

Particulars	Details
Name	Chikmagalur
Distance from Bangalore	242 km
Major attractions	Mullayanagiri Peak Jhari Waterfalls Coffee Museum Manikya Dhara Falls Hirekolale Lake Babu Budangiri Peak Hebbe Waterfalls Bhadra Tiger Reserve Z Point Ayyanakere Lake

How to Reach Chikmagalur from Bangalore

If you are travelling from Bangalore by train or bus, you can reach the following stops:

Particulars	Name
Nearest Railway Station	Chikmagalur Junction
Nearest Bus Station	Chikmagalur Bus Station

Gandikota

Gandikota is a tourist spot in Andhra Pradesh, 290 km from Bangalore. The main attractions here are the fort and Grand Canyon. It is the perfect spot for history and nature lovers. You can enjoy staying at camps at and near Gandikota Fort.

Gandikota Highlights

Particulars	Details
Name	Gandikota
Distance from Bangalore	282 km
Major attractions	Gandikota Waterfalls Shri Madhavaraya Swamy Temple Mylavaram Dam Gandikota Fort Kathula Koneru Grand Canyon Jumma Masjid Granary at Gandikota

How to Reach Gandikota from Bangalore

Particulars	Details
Nearest Railway Station	Jammalamadugu railway station
Nearest Bus Station	Gandikota Bus stand

Shimoga

Shimoga is a popular tourist destination in Karnataka, 300 km from Bangalore. It has vibrant landscapes, forests, waterbodies, waterfalls, and green peaks. This place is known for its rich history, cultural heritage, and spiritual significance.

Shimoga Highlights

Particulars	Details
Name	Shimoga
Distance from Bangalore	300 km
Major attractions	Jog Falls Sakre Bylu Elephants Sanctuary Lion and Tiger Safari Nagara Fort Kundadri Hill Linganamakki Dam Shivappa Nayaka Palace Agumbe Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary Mandagadde Birds Sanctuary

How to Reach Shimoga from Bangalore

Particulars	Details
Nearest Airport	Rashtrakavi Kuvempu Airport
Nearest Railway Station	Shimoga Town Railway Station
Nearest Bus Station	Shimoga Bus Stand

Pondicherry

Pondicherry is a union territory, 316 km from Bangalore. It gives a glimpse of rich history, a lively atmosphere, and beautiful beaches. You can spot the mix of French and Indian culture here.

Pondicherry Highlights

Particulars	Details
Name	Pondicherry
Distance from Bangalore	316 km
Major attractions	Gingee Fort Paradise Beach Raj Niwas French War Memorial Rock Beach Pondicherry Museum Statue of Duplex Ousteri Lake Serenity Beach Veeranpattinam Beach

How to Reach Pondicherry from Bangalore

Particulars	Name
Nearest Railway Station	Puducherry Railway Station
Nearest Bus Station	Puducherry Bus Station

Hampi

Hampi is a UNESCO-recognised World Heritage site in Karnataka, 342 km from Bangalore. It is famous for its forts, ancient temples, and luxurious palaces that withstand over time. This place served as the capital of the Vijayanagar Empire.

Hampi Highlights

Particulars	Details
Name	Hampi
Distance from Bangalore	342 km
Major attractions	Shree Vijaya Vitthala Temple Coracle Ride at Tungabhadra River Lotus Mahal Elephant Stables Badvalinga Temple Sri Lakshmi Narashima Temple Stepped Tank Mahaanavami Dibba Sasivekaalu Ganesha Temple Atal Bihari Vajapayee Zoological Park

How to Reach Hampi from Bangalore

Particulars	Name	Distance
Nearest Airport	Vidyanagar Airport	35 km
Nearest Railway Station	Hosapete Railway Station	13.4km
Nearest Bus Station	Hampi Bus Station	Not Applicable

Mangalore

Mangalore is Dakshin Kannada’s district headquarters, 347 km from Bangalore. The main attractions here are temples, beaches, and cuisines. It has a port that opens the export of coffee, cashews, and spices from Karnataka.

Mangalore Highlights

Particulars	Details
Name	Mangalore
Distance from Bangalore	347 km
Major attractions	Panambur Beach Kudroli Temple Kadri Sree Manjunath Temple Ullal beach St.Aloysius Chapel Sultan Bathery Light House Hill Mangaladevi Temple Nellithirtha Shree Somanatheswara Temple C.S.I Shanthi Cathedral

How to Reach Mangalore from Bangalore

Particulars	Name
Nearest Airport	Mangalore Airport
Nearest Railway Station	Mangalore Junction
Nearest Bus Station	Mangalore Bus Station