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60km
Nandi Hills from Bengaluru
104 sq.km
Bannerghatta Park
1478m
Nandi Hills Altitude
Year Round
Accessible
About the Region

City Escapes &
Nature at Your Doorstep

The Bengaluru Region offers some of Karnataka's most accessible and rewarding day trips and weekend getaways. Ancient hilltop forts, wildlife sanctuaries, film shoot locations, waterfalls and a thriving craft village scene — all within 100 km of India's tech capital.

Nandi Hills has been a retreat since Tipu Sultan's time. Ramanagara's silk industry and rocky hills (made famous by Sholay) attract cyclists, climbers and history buffs. And Bannerghatta's safari park brings you face to face with lions and tigers.

Nandi Hills — Tipu Sultan's summer retreat, breathtaking sunrise views
Bannerghatta National Park — lion, tiger & bear safari from Bengaluru
Ramanagara — rocky terrain, silk weaving & Sholay filming location
Channapatna — India's toy-making capital, UNESCO craft heritage
Shivanasamudra — twin waterfalls and Asia's first hydroelectric dam
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✦ Places to Visit

Must-See Destinations

Nandi Hills
Tipu's Summer Retreat
Nandi Hills
Rise before dawn and drive up to Nandi Hills — at 1,478 metres, you'll be floating in clouds at sunrise. Tipu Sultan's summer palace, the Amruth Sarovar tank, and incredible paragliding await.
Chikkaballapur DistDay Trip / 1 Night
Bannerghatta
Urban Safari
Bannerghatta
Karnataka's most accessible wildlife experience — the safari zone has lions, tigers, bears, and elephants all within 22 km of Bengaluru city limits.
Bengaluru RuralHalf Day
Ramanagara
Film Location
Ramanagara
The dramatic granite rocks of Ramanagara formed the backdrop for Bollywood's most iconic film Sholay. Today it's a hub for silk weaving and rock climbing.
Ramanagara DistDay Trip
Channapatna
Toy Capital
Channapatna
Known as 'Toy Town' — Channapatna's lacquered wooden toys are a UNESCO Geographical Indication product. Watch artisans work and take home something truly unique.
Ramanagara DistHalf Day
Shivanasamudra
Twin Waterfalls
Shivanasamudra
The Cauvery river splits into two spectacular waterfalls — Gaganachukki and Bharachukki — at the site of Asia's first hydroelectric power station.
Mandya DistDay Trip
Hesaraghatta
Scenic Lake
Hesaraghatta
A large reservoir on the Arkavati river northwest of Bengaluru — birding, boating, horse riding and India's first ballet school. A perfect lazy Sunday.
Bengaluru RuralDay Trip

✦ Unique Experiences

What to Do Here

Nandi Hills Sunrise
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Nandi Hills Sunrise
Wake at 4am and drive up to Nandi Hills — at 1,478m you'll be above the clouds. Paragliding launches from 6am for those seeking an extra rush.
Bannerghatta Safari
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Bannerghatta Safari
Climb into a caged safari bus and roll through open enclosures — lions pad past the windows and elephants block the road. Children love it.
Channapatna Workshop
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Channapatna Workshop
Sit with a lacquerware artisan and try your hand at turning and painting a traditional toy — the skill passed down for over 200 years.
Ramanagara Cycling
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Ramanagara Cycling
Cycle through the boulder-scattered landscape around Ramanagara — routes pass through small silk weaving villages and ancient granite outcrops.

✦ Where to Stay

Stays in North Karnataka

Nandi Hills Bungalow
Hillside Resort
★★★★
Nandi Hills Bungalow
Nandi Hills, Chikkaballapur
Sunrise ViewsCottagesTrekking
₹7,500 / night
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The Serai Bannerghatta
Nature Resort
★★★★
The Serai Bannerghatta
Bannerghatta, Bengaluru
Jungle SettingPoolSpa
₹9,000 / night
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Ramanagara Rock Stay
Farm Stay
★★★
Ramanagara Rock Stay
Ramanagara, Karnataka
Rock ClimbingFarm MealsBouldering
₹3,200 / night
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✦ Insider Guide

Travel Tips

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Best Time to Visit
Year-round destination — Nandi Hills is best September–February for cloud views. Bannerghatta wildlife is most active October–April. Shivanasamudra waterfalls are most dramatic during and just after monsoon (July–September).
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Getting There
All destinations are within 60–120 km of Bengaluru and well connected by road. Nandi Hills is best reached by personal vehicle (no public transport to the top). Channapatna is on the Bengaluru–Mysuru highway.
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How Many Days
Most sites can be done as day trips from Bengaluru. Nandi Hills deserves an overnight stay for the sunrise. A 3-day circuit covers Nandi Hills + Shivanasamudra + Channapatna + Ramanagara + Bannerghatta comfortably.

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