Weekend getaways from Bengaluru

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Whether you’re the adventurous kind who loves to trek up Rocky Mountains or if you just prefer to put your feet up and relax by a beach, there are plenty of places to visit near Bangalore for a long weekend. Get ready to feel the cool hilly breeze on your face or soak your toes in the soft sand of the beaches. Here are the top five destinations:

Coorg 

 Coorg, officially known as Kodagu, is the most affluent hill station in Karnataka. It is well known for its breathtakingly exotic scenery and lush greenery. Forest covered hills, spice and coffee plantations only add to the landscape. A few places to visit in Coorg are the Namdroling Monastery, the Golden Temple, Talakaveri, Abbey Falls and Irpu Falls. Take an elephant ride at the Dubare Elephant Camp, watch the sunset at Raja’s Seat, go river rafting at Barapole River, and go on a trek to Kopatty Hills.


Nandi Hills

 Nandi is an instant weekend getaway from Bengaluru. It’s an ancient hill fortress that has numerous legends associated with it. The most famous place to visit here is Tipu Sultan’s summer palace. Trekking and paragliding are popular activities in Nandi Hills. Tippu’s Drop, Tippu’s Summer Residence, Brahmashram, Nandi Bhoganandishwara Swamy Temple are some other tourist attractions, which should not be missed.

Mysore

 Mysore is one of South India's most enchanting cities, famed for its glittering royal heritage and magnificent monuments and buildings. Mysore Palace, Chamundi Hill Temple, Mysore Zoo are the most famous places to visit here. The impact of Yoga in Mysore has helped promote India’s organic movement, with many modern stores popping up. Dhatu Organics, with Indian super-grains, hand-rolled incense, essential oils, spices and yoga mats, is the pick of the bunch.

Ooty

Ooty lovingly called the ‘Queen of the Hills’ is known for its tea, chocolates and misty hills. Its weather makes it a perfect destination for nature lovers, families and solo travellers. A few places to visit in Ooty are the Government Botanical Gardens, Rose Garden, The Wax Museum, The Chocolate Museum, Ooty Lake, Doddabetta, Avalanche Lake, and Pykara. When in Ooty, enjoy a boat ride at the Ooty Lake, have a picnic by the Pykara Lake, and visit Toda huts in town.

Hogenakkal Falls

 Hogenakkal Falls is a scintillating waterfall that is located on river Kaveri in the Dharmapuri district of Tamil Nadu. The place gets its name from Hogenakkal, which means 'smoking rocks', owing to the unique rock arrangement that exists around it. The gushing beauty of this cascade is one of a kind and is often quoted as being the "Niagara Falls of India".


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