One Day Trips from Bangalore

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Vineyard TourWine Tourism Stroll through the picturesque landscape of vineyards and take part in the process of making wine. ContactGrover Vineyards(near Nandi Hills) ORHeritage Winery(On Mysore Road - Wine tour at Heritage costs Rs.150/-)40 KmsOn the outskirts of Bangalore

Big Banyan TreeManchanabelePicnic Big banyan tree at Ramohalli and the nearbyManchanabele,a minor dam across Arkavathy river are popular picnic spots easily accessible from Bangalore.40 KmsBanagalore - Kengeri - turn right to Ramohalli: :Road Map

Venugopala Swamy Temple>Temple An ancient temple ofVenugopala Swamywithin Devanahalli Fort35 KmsBangalore - New Airport Road- Yelahanka - Devanahalli

Sholay hillsRock Climbing This is the den of "Gabbar Singh", the famous dacoit of Sholay fame. As most of the film was shot here, it is now popularly calledSholay hills. Interesting climb to Lord Rama's temple atop this hillock. (Ramadevarabetta is the original name of this hillock)55 KmsBangalore - Ramnagara on Mysore Road :Road Map

ShivagangaTemple It is a popular temple of Shiva. It is said that the hillock resembles Nandi from east, Ganesha from west, Subramanya from north and Shiva lings from South60 KmsBangalore - Nelamangala - Shivaganga :Road Map

RangasthalaTemple Rangasthalahosts an ancient temple. of Ranganatha. Combine this trip with visit toNandi HillsandMuddenahalli. Muddenahalli is the birthplace of Sir M.Vishveshwariah60 KmsBangalore - New Airport Road - Gauribidanur - Rangasthala

Ghati SubramanyaTemple The peculiar thing about the idol of this temple is that Lord Subrahmanya is facing east and Lord Lakshmi Narasimha is facing west.60 KmsBangalore - Yelahanka - Doddaballapur (do not enter the town ) - Ghati Subramanya

Kanva ReservoirPicnic Spot Kanva dam is a minor irrigation dam across river Kanva. The dam is an ideal spot for a quiet weekend away from the hustle and bustle of Bangalore.60 KmsBangalore -(Mysore Highway) Ramanagara - Kengal Temple - (turn right) - Kanva Dam

Chikka TirupatiTemple Literally means Ssmall Tirupati". Those unable to visit Tirupati temple, visit this temple.60 KmsBangalore - Sarjarpur Road - Chikka Tirupati

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Devarayana DurgaMinor hill station Scenic during early monsoons. On top is is the temple of Lakshmi Narasimha swami temple and a Raghavendra mutt.Plenty of trekking options80 KmsBangalore - Nelamangala - Devarayanadurga :Road Map

Kokkare BellurBird Sanctuary Pelicanary, where you can spot pelicans and painted stork (Jan - June is the season). People of the village treat spot-billed pelicans and painted storks as 'daughter of the village'80 KmsBangalore - Channapatna - look for signage to turn left

Bangaaru TirupatiTemple Bangaaru Tirupati and Kotilingaeshwara temple can be covered as oneshort day trip80 Kms

MuthathiRiverCauvery riverside and famous temple of Muthathi Anjaneya. Best way to enjoy is to book the day package of Jungle Lodges Bheemshawari (near Muthathi).90KmsBangalore - Kanakapura - Sathanur - Muthati:Road Map

Mekedatu and SangamaRiverAt Mekedatu, river Cauvery flows thru a gorge. Sangama is a scenic spot where river Arkavathy meets Cauvery100 KmsRoad Map

MulbagalTemple Mulbagal is a temple town with famous temples of Anjaneya in the town and othertemples nearby- at Avani andMahaganapti temple at Kurudumale100 KmsBangalore - Old Madras Road - Hoskote - Mulbagal :Road Map

LepakshiHeritage Famous Veerabhadra temple built in Vijayanagara style.Lepakshiis famous for Vijaynagar mural paintings120 KmsBangalore - New Airport road - Chickballapur :Road Map

ShivanasamudramWaterfallMajestic falls - must visit during Monsoons. One can combine Shivanasamudram trip with that of Talakad trip.120 KmsRoad Map :Bangalore - Kanakapura - Malavalli - Shivasamudram

TalakadPicnic Spot & HeritageCluster of temples and huge sand dunes on the banks of river Cauvery. Excellent picnic spot with Coracle rides.120 KmsRoad Map :Bangalore - Maddur - Malavalli - Talakad

MelkotePligrimFamous Chelluva Narayana temple associated with saint Ramanuja130 KmsBangalore - (Mysore Road) Ramanagara - Mandya - Melkote

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Bangalore WalksWalks If you really want to understand Bangalore, what makes it tick, why it is what it is, then participate in a walk organized by Bangalore Walks. Well organized and highly acclaimed by all.Lalbagh

Pearl ValleyPicnic Spot Muthyala Maduvu (meaning Pearl Valley) is asmall waterfallon the periphery of Bannerghatta Park National Park near Anekal town. It is worth while to visit this placeonly in rainy season. In summers, the place can be disappointing.35 KmsBanagalore - Bannerghatta Park - (Turn left towards Anekal) - Pearl Valley

BannerghattaWildlife Banerghatta National Park is popular for thesafaris. Butterfly park in the park is an interesting addition to the park. If you want to avoid the queues, take the expensive day trip package fromJungle Lodges.Park is closed on Tuesdays22 KmsBannerghatta Road -Road Map

Innovative Film CityAmusement Park Innovative film city is ideal if you want to entertain children. Children will loveattractionslike Wax museum, Dinosaur museum,'Cartoon city' and the rides. Timings :10 AM - 7 PM35 KmsBidadi on Bangalore - Mysore highway -Road Map

WonderlaAmusement Park Well maintained amusement park . Go there for Kiddies rides, dry rides and wet rides. Adult tickets on weekends is for Rs.680/-. Timings : 11 AM - 7 PM