5 Great Excursions from Bangalore, India

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Bangalore, popularly known as the IT hub of India has much more than what meets the eye. All you need is the zeal to travel and explore places beyond Bangalore.  This upcoming metropolitan city is a fusion of modernity and heritage hidden behind the royal walls of different monuments. There are multitude of quaint palaces, temples and gardens within the city and beyond its boundaries. So those of you who are looking for weekend getaways from Bangalore, here’s a list of places to help you with the search.

1. Mysore: Located at a distance of 180 kilometers from Bangalore, Mysore is a place with a royal history and rich heritage. There are many flamboyant places in Mysore that you can visit over a weekend and have a quality time with your friends and family. The major tourist attractions here are Mysore Palace, Jaganmohan Palace, Chamundi Hills, Brindavan Gardens, Srirangapatna and Shivanasamudra Fall and Lalitha Mahal.
2. Coorg: Also known as the Scotland of India, Coorg is a beautiful hill station located at a distance of 260 kilometers from Bangalore. It is tucked away in the Western Ghats and with a mild climate throughout the year, attracts a large number of tourists. Being a major tourist attraction, there are a number of hotels in Coorg, offering a comfortable and luxurious stay to its guests.
3. Pondicherry: If a beach getaway is what you are looking for then Pondicherry is an ideal place to be on the weekend. It’s approximately 310 kilometers from Bangalore. Here you can explore the French colonies, beaches and some beautiful parks. The main places to visit here are Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Paradise Beach, The Auroville Beach, Promenade Beach, Le Café, French War Memorial and Nehru Statue, to name a few. When it comes to staying here, there are range of hotels in Pondicherry to make your travel worth it.
4. Mangalore: This is another beach destination near Bangalore, approximately at a distance of 30 kilometers from Bangalore city. A silent walk at the Panambur Beach overlooking the Arabian Sea would be the most amazing thing to experience in Mangalore. Apart from this, there are places like temple of Mangaladevi, Sultan Battery and ruins of Mangalore Fort to be visited during your stay.
5. Puttaparthi: If you are seeking a place to spend your weekend in solace, you can head to Puttaparthi. It is a famous spiritual site known for Baba’s Prasanthi Nilayam ashram. You can also spend time visiting Hanuman temple, a village mosque and Sathyabhama temple.