Weekend Getaways from Bangalore

Update: Interactive map showing places to visit around Bangalore

Bangalore Weekend Getaways - What are the different tourist places to see around Bengaluru?

Though Bangalore is known as a cosmopolitan city with a blend of the new and old, it is also popular for the numerous tourist and sightseeing spots.

Nijagallu Betta (Hills), Tumkur-BangaloreNijagallu Betta (Hills), Tumkur-BangaloreThere are destinations for all kinds of holiday go-ers and travellers, if you want to know what the destinations around Bangalore. Whether you are looking for an adventure, a family outing, a quick bike or car ride, a relaxinf vacation in a resort - you can find all that within about 150 kilometers.

If you are looking at sight seeing spots within Bangalore, check the Bangalore tourist attractions page. You can also find a comprehensive guide to Bangalore here if you are interested in knowing about the history, culture, climate, location and much more about Bangalore.

You can consider this as your weekend getaway from the city or you can spend a few days in these places themselves. So pack your bags and head out for an excursion as we take you through an exciting journey out of Bengaluru. 


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Find below a comprehensive list of places to see around Bangalore:


Nandi Hills Bangalore

Nandi Hills - Perfect for a day trip or a road trip out of Bangalore (Bengaluru)

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Devarayana Durga Travel guide Bangalore

Devarayana Durga Hills is a scenic weekend spot near Tumkur, Bangalore. Located 79 Kms from Bangalore (Bengaluru) on the way to Tumkur, this beautiful countryside of Devarayana Durga is dotted with hill top temples and is an ideal place for trekking. 

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Savandurga hills weekend getaway

Savandurga hills weekend getaway

Savandurga - Trek one of the largest monolithic hills in Asia

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Mekedatu - Sangam weekend excursion

Mekedatu - Sangam weekend excursion

Mekedatu is a beautiful picnic spot, which the river Cauvery squeezes through a narrow gorge. You can reach there traveling 98 kms from Bangalore (Bengaluru) via Kanakapura Road. Arkavathi River flows through a deep gorge. The Sangameshwara temple is at the confluence of the river Arkavathi and Cauvery.

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Vishwa Shanti Ashram Bangalore

Vishwa Shanti Ashram Bangalore

Vishwashanti Ashram - an ashram dedicated to Bhagavad Gita and Bhakti Yoga 

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Sivaganga Hills Bangalore

Sivaganga Hills Bangalore

Shivagange (ShivaGanga Hills) - perfect for a weekend drive and getaway

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Ramanagaram and Channapatna, Bangalore

Ramanagaram and Channapatna, Bangalore

Ramanagaram - Trekking, Ethnic food, and some Arts & Crafts

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Nijagallu Betta, Tumkur - Trekking guide

Nijagal Betta or NijaGallu Hills -Weekend Trekking and Picnic spot

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Big Banyan Tree at Ramohalli

Big Banyan Tree at Ramohalli

Dodda Alada Mara - The Big Banyan Tree at RamoHalli which is over 400 years old 

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Ghati Subramanya temple

Ghati Subramanya temple

Ghati Subramanya - Bangalore's nearest spritual weekend destination

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