Places one can visit from Bangalore in single day !!!

1. Nandi Hills

Just 60 Km from Bangalore. Its on b’lore north, 10-15 Km detour from upcoming Internation Bangalore airport at Devanhalli. Nandi hill offers wonderful experience during rainy season.

More information coming up. Meanwhile checkout the latest Nandi Hill Snaps

2. Mekedatu ( Sangama) - Most ideal place for family visit. Around 100 km from bangalore (after Kanakpura). Visit to this place doesnot involve any trekking. One may need to walk 1-2 Km but that also can be avoided if you are ready to take bumpy ride on local bus. However, I suggest to take a walk from Sangama to Mekedatu along riverside. If you are fish lover then this place is heaven for you.

But in any case I would say a must visit place. Check out the snaps of Mekedatu

3. Savandurga: It is well known place among rock climbers. Once you visit the place you will remember famous scenes from Sholey ( It was shot at Ramnagar, not far away from Savandurga). This place is arround 70-80 Km from bangalore. One need to take left turn just before Magadi. To reach on top, one need to walk almost 2 hour on hill. However once you reach there you will feel its worth taking the pain. :). On caution though: Dont forget to take water with you. Once you start walking uphill you wont find water anywhere till you come down. Our trip snaps are at : Savandurga

4. Shivasamudram ( Talkadu ):
ShavaSamudram

Shivasamudram is one of the awsome fall in India. Its arround 110-120 Km from Bangalore. One need to take a left turn after arround 50-60 Km on Mysore road, for place called Maddur. Shivasamudram is arround 30-40 Km from Maddur.

Allthough only distant view of Fall is allowed, many people venture out to go down to have a close look at the Fall. In that case one needs to be very careful. On a way back one can also visit place called Talkadu for wonderful Kaveri river beach. Its very good picnic spot. One can even plan a complete day trip only to talkadu. Check out the Snaps at Shivasamudram ( Talkadu )

5. Mysore: I dont know why but everyone who visits Bangalore would like to visit Mysore at least once. Frankly speaking I would say only Mysore Palace is what is worth visiting. It looks awsome when lights are on in evening hours. So in case you are planning to visit Mysore, make sure you are there for at least an hour after 7 PM.

We visited Mysore on Dashera day. Dashera festival in Mysore is well known. However it draws huge crowd that day and takes away all fun. Enjoy the snaps at Mysore Dashara Celebrations

Places one can visit from Bangalore over weekend !!!

1. Ooty-Coonor :

This is surely not a day trip. Best is to make this three day trip. We visited this place over weekend. Ooty is not as good as it used to be. However Coonor is worth visiting, specially the journey in Toy train and Tee gardens are amazing. Check out the snaps of Ooty-Coonor

2. Rameshwaram :

Mythologically, this is where Lord Ram and his Wanarsena build the settu to cross over sea and attack Rawan. Now also this place holds a special place in the hearts of all devotees. Our president Mr A.P.J Kalam also belong to this place. Please visit detail Rameshwaram Travlogue with photogallery.

3. Madurai:

This city hosts lots of Hindu Temples, most famous among them is majestic Minakshi Temple. Madurai is also centeral place to travel to KodaiKanal, Rameshwaram and Kanyakumari. Read more about Madurai in rameshwaram travelogue.