BEST PLACES TO VISIT AROUND BANGALORE

OVERVIEW

Bangalore has several nabour places to visit. Bangalore is blessed with lovely weather with picture perfect places. Bangalore is famous for lush greenery and unveiling glamour. There are various rks and gardens which is the attraction of tourist

Bangalore has many nearby places to visit that compel travellers to take a quick weekend break and explore the places near Bangalore for activities such as trekking, climbing, cycling and many more. In this article we will discuss the place near Bangalore to explore the nature wonders, adventure activities

MAKALIDURGA HILLS

Makali Durga is situated at 13500 m above the sea level. If you are looking for a thrilling place to explore then Mallika Durga can be an extraordinary best pick. Malika Durga can give you the best trekking experience. The september and october is the recommended months to visit makali Durga it is 60 km north of bangalore it is 2 km away from the makalidurga railway station

Mallikadurga has moderate trek difficulty and is one of the famous treks near Bangalore. This trek goes around 4 km in length and it takes 3 hours to complete. One has to cross the railway and take turns. There is a small temple and houses at the base of the trek, from where the trek starts. There is also a parking space available in the base of the hills. Makalidurga comes under the makali reserve forest. 

Makalidurga is 10 after Doddaballapur. The fort summit has a temple of lord shiva with nandi. 

If you are looking for a trek then the night trek will give you an excellent trekking experience. The trek takes 2 hours, which means trekkers could start trekking at 10 pm then make a way down at 5 am. 

Things to carry:  

• Torch
• Mosquito repellent
• food and water bottle

Best time to visit: 

September and october

How to reach: 

Makalidurga is accessible from all the transport modes. It is 45 km from kempegowda airport.

WINE TOUR

Tour To vineyards of ramanagara where you can learn about the history of wine cultivation. This is the place where you can learn every step from the cultivation to bottling of the wine. Where not only the learning process you can be a part of that process and taste the wines in the session. This is one of the best places to visit near the bangalore.

Right from Indian wine to french wines all the collection can be found there. Wine tour surely can be a delightful tour which would enhance your knowledge. While you can see the winemaking process, learn about the fermentation to labelling of bottles. 

How to reach:

34 km away from the bangalore palace

About the activities:

• Discovering the various process in wine formation and learn techniques of making the wines
• To sight the grapes cultivation 
• Sip the taste wine
• Get hold of the entire wine making process and selling that begins from fermentation till labelling

NANDI HILLS

Nandi hills are situated 60km north of Bangalore, Nandi hills formerly known as Nandidurg or nandi betta.It was a summer retreat of Tipu sultan. However there are two different stories behind the origin of its name.  During the chola period, Nandi hills wwe called ananda giri. Which means hills of happiness. Some say that Yoga andishwra performed his penance here and the hills are named after that. It is also said that nandi hills resemble hills to a sleeping bull which is called nandi. 

Tipu Sultan and his father Haider Ali have expanded the existing fort. They succeed in converting the nandi hills into a charming hill station. 

This place is perfect for adventure lovers who can try parasailing. If you like photography then go to nandi hills  and appreciate the beauty of mother nature. Nandi hills is a perfect picnic spot.  

How to reach:

Nandi hills can be accessed by train, by road and by Air

Nandi hills is 42 km away from Hindustan airport. 

Things to do:

• Explore the sight seeing
• rare flora
• Parasailing
• Cycling

Place to explore:

• Tipu sultan’s fort
• Tipu’s drop
• Bhoga nandeeshwar temple
• The yoga nandeeshwara
• Amrita saraovar
• Muddenahalli

SKANDAGIRI HILLS

Skandagiri is one of the best and famous trekking locations, Skandagiri is 70 km away from Bangalore. Skandagiri is also known as KalavaraDurga. Skandagiri is an ancient mountain cated at 70 km from bangalore.If you want to witness the sunrise, Skandagiri is a perfect place to visit and a perfect getaway for weekend near Bangalore. It is the most loved destination for trekking lovers. The total hike is 8 km. The level of difficulty is moderate to tough, which makes it important that trekkers should be physically and mentaly fit. 

The hiking commences from papagni temple which is located in kalwara village at the foothill

Trekkers have to trek on the peak at a height of 1350m above sea level to get the majestic view.  This trail passes through the maze of dense shrubs. Once reaching the top, Hikers often feel amazing and mesmerized by the sight of an old fortress. There is an old lord shiva temple at the top of the hill where hikers can enjoy and relax after the trek to magnificent surroundings.  

Places to see: 

• Papagni mutt
• Lord shiva temple
• Tipu sultan temple

How to reach:

Skandagiri is open for the entire year. Skandagiri is 60 km away from Bangalore via Bellary road and it is 38 km away from Bangalore Airport. Nearest railway station is Chikkaballapur. 

Best time to visit:

Best time to visit Skandagiri is During the winters. The top hills are often enclosed in a blanket of mist which makes it a romantic and amazing experience.

SUMMARY

For a variety of amazing experiences, make a plan to visit the nearest place in bangalore. You will get historical,cultural, and traditional places with wonderful weather. Bangalore is perfect for relaxing weekend getaway with vibrant nightlife Learn More