Bengaluru: 3 best places near the city to visit for a mini getaway

Bengaluru has a variety of surrounding options where you can go for a getaway for 3 to 5 days. There are plenty of places to visit around Bengaluru for a long weekend or short getaways. Whether one wants to go for an adventurous trip, enjoys trekking up rocky mountains or just want to put their feet up and chill by a beach, the places given below are the best choices -

Coorg

Coorg is abundant with coffee plantations and is located at a distance of just over 230 kilometres from Bengaluru. Blessed with the bounty of nature, the scenery in the' Scotland of India' is a sight anyone would enjoy. Anywhere you look, there are cascading waterfalls, quaint villages, and undulating hills. There are a lot of luxury resorts and hotels which makes it a perfect weekend getaway to rejuvenate your senses. The Namdroling Monastery, the Golden Temple, Talakaveri, Raja's Chair, Abbey Falls, Dubare Elephant Village, and Irpu Falls are just a few places to visit in Coorg. Coorg provides you with an elephant tour at Dubare Elephant Camp. You can also watch Raja's Seat sunset, go river rafting at Barapole River, drive to Kopatty Hills, and enjoy different adventure sports.

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Mysore

Mysore presents some surprises at a distance of 150 kilometres from Bengaluru. Mysore city's history and architecture includes the glorious Mysore Palace. Mysore also has several luxurious resorts that deliver peace and tranquillity. Traditional spa facilities of Ayurveda located in the city will help you get a perfect weekend vibe. Visit Mysore Palace, Mysore Zoo, Brindavan Gardens, Jaganmohana Palace, Sand Sculpture Gallery, Chamundeshwari Temple, Blue Lagoon, Rail Museum, St. Philomena's Church, and Local Museum of Natural History. These places are the most famous sites to visit while here. Visitors can also try go-karting at Chamundi Hills and shop at beautiful Devaraja Market.

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Wayanad

Although Wayanad is located in Kerala, it is about 260 kilometres away from Bengaluru. Wayanad is the centre of the region's spice and coffee plantations, Wayanad is also famous for ancient temples and caves as well as wildlife sanctuaries and waterfalls that are particularly popular for their rich flora and fauna. Visitors will find the best resorts in Wayanad. Most of Wayanad's luxury resorts offer conventional Ayurvedic treatments to help you relax and make you feel fresh.

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