Bangalore, the garden city of India, is home to some of the best tourist attractions. A multi-cultural city which is growing leaps and bound every day, it has surrounded with captivating and interesting tourist destinations on all directions. Check for Delhi to Bangalore flights Indigo or Hyderabad to Bangalore flights Spicejet and explore these places around this weekend.
Living and working in a city like Bangalore could soon get tiring if not taken appropriate breaks. Fortunately, there are some fantastic places around the city which can be easily explored on any given weekend. Though the list is really vast, here are some of the best and convenient tourist destinations that you can explore.
Visakhapatnam – The port city of Visakhapatnam is the second largest city in the state of Andhra Pradesh. The city takes pride in having the oldest shipyard in the country and a natural harbour which is quite an uncommon feat in Indian shores. There are several Vizag to Bangalore flights which can be taken to reach the destination. Vizag, as it’s popularly known as is home to some of the most picturesque locations in the region. The city also boasts of a rich cultural past, with remnants of rulership of the Sultans of Hyderabad. Borra Caves, Araku Valley, Yarada Beach, Rishikonda Beach, Katiki Waterfalls, Indira Gandhi Zoological Park, and Kailasagiri Park are some of the most visited attractions in the destination. Check for Delhi to Bangalore flights Indigo or Hyderabad to Bangalore flights Spicejet to visit the garden city and a local bus or train from thereon.
Yelagiri – Also known as ‘Poor Man’s Ooty’, this fascinating hill station is located about 170 km from Bangalore. Yelagiri is formed by clubbing of 14 small villages which together form the entire hill station. The town is famous for its breathtaking natural beauty and scenic mountains. Working your way up through the hairpin bends you’ll encounter some of the most splendid views. Some of the major attractions to enjoy in the hill station includes the Vainu Bappu Observatory, Punganoor Lake Park, Government Silk Farm and Jalagamparai Falls.
Coorg – You might have heard of Coorg as the ‘Scotland of India’, and with its enchanting green forest cover and cosy resorts, this is one place you should definitely check out on a weekend. Mere 5-6 hours drive from Bangalore, Coorg offers a relaxing time in the cool valley of Nilgiri ranges. Don’t forget to dig into some lip-smacking regional cuisine, sip a cup of locally brewed coffee, pluck some locally brewed oranges and stroll through the thickly-covered-on-the-fringes pebbled streets.
Mysore – Lying about 140 km from Bangalore the city of Mysore never fails to enchant with it lineup of some of the best palaces and gardens. Located at about 800 metres above the sea level, Mysore has a pretty pleasant climate throughout the year, which makes it easier for the tourists to explore. Mysore is one of the major tourists destinations in the country, with rich historic and cultural significance. Also known as ‘the city of palaces’, Mysore is home to wonderful attractions like Ranganathittu birds sanctuary, Somnathpur, Chamundi hills, and Bandipur National Park. If you’ve been to some of those amazing places to visit in Bangalore at night, then the gardens and palaces of Mysore will be equally enthralling.