Interesting weekend getaways around Bengaluru

A break from the high-rises, loud traffic, city’s sounds, work deadlines, meetings, and daily routine is not only a fun idea, but is also very important. If you have only weekends to spare, you will look for a getaway that is nearby yet detached from the city’s hustle and bustle.

On a two-day break, it makes no sense to drive 12-14 hours only to find that you have lost more than half a day in travelling.

If you find yourself in Bengaluru, have the weekend to spare, and are looking for a place to get away from the city, give these destinations a chance. We have hand-picked interesting getaways from Bengaluru where you can have the maximum time enjoying your break.

The nearest destination from Bengaluru for a great weekend getaway is Nandi hills, just 60 km away from the city. There are guest houses for weekend stays. If camping is your thing, there are many places in Nandi Hills to pitch a tent. There are great hiking trails from where you can get really good views.

Just 103 km from Bengaluru, Galibore Fishing Camp is located in Kanakapura in Karnataka. It hardly takes two hours to reach the site. As the name suggests, the place is great for a fishing holiday. You don’t even have to fish, just camping on the banks of the Cauvery river is going to be a beautiful break. It comes under the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary. Here, you are completely surrounded by nature.

Horsley Hills is located on the Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka border, approximately 160 km from Bengaluru. The place offers scenic views of the hills and has plenty of tranquil places to go for a short hike and just enjoy the break. Horsley Hills has some beautiful forests that are great for birdwatching, if that’s your thing.

Hogenakkal is a perfect place where you can relax while listening to the cascading waterfall. It is located in Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu and is just 180 km from Bengaluru. Experience the coracle boat ride here. There is no dearth of stay options. When in Hogenakkal, do go for therapeutic oil massages.

Approximately 175 km away from Bengaluru is BR Hills, also known as Biligiriranga Hills. It is one of the most popular offroading destinations in south India. BR Hills is where the Eastern and the Western Ghats meet. If you are up for some adventure activities, you can even go river rafting.

Yercaud is no stranger when we talk about popular hill stations in southern India. It is located in the Eastern Ghats and is popular for pleasant weather throughout the year and gorgeous views of forest and coffee plantations. Yercaud is 198 km from Bengaluru.

Chikmagalur is one of the most beautiful hill stations in Karnataka and is located 242 km from Bengaluru. The hill station is famous for its coffee plantations, lush forest and the surrounding hills. There are guided tours to coffee estates that one can take while in Chikmagalur. There are plenty of hiking trails too if you want to go solo.

One of the prettiest forests in the state, Kabini is located around 245 km from Bengaluru. There are plenty of accommodation options near Kabini river. If you do Kabini, that’s the best way to do it. The riverside holiday will never go wrong. While you are here, you might as well visit Nagarhole National Park.

The misty Coorg is 265 km away from Bengaluru but it is worth it. One of the most popular hill stations in India, Coorg is full of exciting experiences. Be it nature or culture or culinary, Coorg has got them all sorted for you.

Around 271 km from Bengaluru is the hill station of Wayanad. Spice spantations, trek and hike routes, adventure activities like caving, wildlife experiences, these are some of the things you can enjoy when in Wayanad. Here, you will be in the lap of the Western Ghats.