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Bored staying home on weekends and can't find a place to wander? Many people have holidays on both Saturday and Sunday, leading to the dilemma of what to do at home. If you're one of them, check out these places.
Many people have lived in Bangalore for years. But if friends ask about places to see in Bangalore, they struggle to name a few, often mentioning crowded, noisy areas rather than peaceful, beautiful, captivating places ideal for a relaxing weekend. Due to the heavy traffic and population in Bangalore, we can venture slightly outside the city on weekends. There are plenty of places near Bangalore for weekend trips. Today, we'll tell you about the beautiful places around Bangalore.
Weekend Getaways Near Bangalore:
Waterfalls: If you love waterfalls, there are many around Bangalore. Their beauty is doubled during the rainy season. You can visit Hogenakkal Falls, 140 km from Bangalore. For a long weekend, consider Jog Falls, a 400 km journey.
Shivanasamudra Falls is just 140 km away, perfect for a relaxing weekend. Hebbe Falls, Abbe Falls, and Mallalli Falls are also within 250 km of Bangalore.
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Forests: If you prefer wildlife and forests, visit Bannerghatta National Park, just 15-20 km away, easily doable in a day. Bandipur National Park is 230 km away, Kabini Forest is 220 km away, and BRT Wildlife Sanctuary is 175 km away. You can also visit Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary (290 km) and Nagarhole Wildlife Sanctuary (200 km).
Hill Stations Around Bangalore: You can also explore several hill stations around Bangalore. However, none are doable in a day trip. Plan a long weekend for these. Munnar is 475 km away, Kotagiri is 320 km, Wayanad is 275 km, and Coorg is 250 km away. Chikmagalur requires a 240 km journey, Sakleshpur is 220 km, Kodaikanal is 460 km, and Coonoor is 275 km away.
Plan a week ahead and you can visit all these places one by one.
