Weekend Getaways Around Bangalore

The capital city of Indian state Karnataka, Bangalore is one of the fastest growing cities of India. Home to numerous praiseworthy educational institutes, heavy industries, software companies, telecommunications and defence organisations, Bangalore is popularly known as the Silicon Valley of India.

A diverse list of travellers thus visits the city, not just for business purposes, but also to explore its beauteous botanical gardens and awe inspiring temples. Not just the city, but also the regions around it are worth a watch.While in the vicinity one must take time out to explore one of these renowned Weekend Getaways Around Bangalore. These weekend packages include astonishing wildlife destinations, sites of religious relevance and beauteous hill stations.

Some of the destinations popular amongst travellers for enjoying weekend breaks around Bangalore are:


Tirupati

Situated around 225 kilometres from Bangalore, Tirupati is the famed Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Venkateswara. The temple located on Venkatadri hill is reportedly the richest and the most visited place of worship in the whole of the world.

It is believed that the temple has a self-manifested idol of Lord Vishnu and thus the temple is counted amongst one of the holiest shrines of the lord. The temple provides ample opportunities to observe Indian culture and Hinduism and therefore a tour to Tirupati must not be skipped from your weekend getaways plan.

Mudumalai National Park

Located about 224 kilometres south of Bangalore, Mudumalai National Park is perched on the north western side of beauteous Nilgiri Hills. Mudumalai literally means "first hills" and the national park is one of the first wildlife sanctuaries established in the country. The sanctuary divided into 5 ranges that of Masinagudi, Thepakadu, Mudumalai, Kargudi and Nellakota is a haven of a place.

One can spot herds of Gaur, Chital, endangered species of Indian elephants and Bengal Tigers along with Leopards and other predators roaming freely in their natural habitat here. The park is densely forested with three main types of foliage including tropical moist deciduous, southern tropical dry thorn and tropical dry deciduous plantations together creating spectacular scenery.

Nagarhole National Park

The park located at a distance of 210 kilometres from Bangalore is one place you must add in your weekend packages. A short drive from Bangalore will take you to the tranquilizing ambience of Nagarhole National Park.

An erstwhile hunting reserve of former rulers of Mysore, the park is now a wildlife reserve covered with beauteous streams, verdant valleys and gorgeous waterfalls. Travellers choosing Nagarhole National Park as their Weekend Getaways Around Bangalore can spot furious wild creatures such as elephants, tigers, leopards, wild dogs, sloth bears also Nilgiri tahrs and lion tailed macaques here.

Wayanad

Located about 282 kilometres from Bangalore, Wayanad is an ideal choice for weekend getaways. The place is significantly admired for its mist covered hill stations, emerald hues of its jungles and verdant spice plantations. A large part of the region is covered with forests and houses mountainous regions such as Chemba Peak. The beauty of the region catches the attention of even the most discerning travellers also its beauteous temples ooze out tranquillity that charms all.