Tourist spots near Bengaluru (Bangalore)

Hogenekkal Falls

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Hogenekal Falls is approximately 150 kms from Bangalore. It is situated in the state of Tamil Nadu near
Krishnageri. You can reach Hogenekal falls from Bangalore in approximately 3 hours via Hosur road.

Mysore

2009-03-01T04:40:00.001-08:00

"Mysore" is one of the well known cities in India. It is situated in the state of karanataka. It is a city of palaces.
Dist. From Bangalore: Approximately 150 kms.
What's Special: Ex capital of the state of Karnataka.
Mode Of Transport: Buses, Trains and any private mode of transport by road.
Near By Places: Chamundi Hills, Mysore Palace, Mysore Zoo, Ranganthittu, Sangam, KRS Dam and Brindavan Gardens.

Ranganthittu

2009-03-01T04:39:00.004-08:00

"Ranganthittu" is a bird sanctuary situated in the district of Mysore. Ranganthittu is formed by a series of islands in the river Cauvery.
Dist. From Bangalore: Approximately 125 kms.
What's Special: Migratory birds visit every year.
Mode Of Transport: Buses, Train or any private medium of transport by road.
Near By Places: Mysore, Sangam, Chamundi hills and GRS water Park.

Mekedattu

2009-03-01T04:39:00.003-08:00

"Mekedattu" means Goat's Crossing, is a very scenic place situated in the district of Mysore. It is place where the river Cauvery moves through some of the most dangerous landscapes.

Dist. From Bangalore: Approximately 110 Kms.

What's Special: 'Sangama' place where 3 rivers meet.

Mode Of Transport: Buses and any private means of transport by road.

Near by Places: Sangama

Talakaddu

2009-03-01T04:39:00.001-08:00

"Tallakkadu" is a very scenic place situated on the banks of the river Cauvery. This place is completely filled with Sand and Water. There are lot of temples which are buried in the sand.
It is considered as one of the heritage places in karnataka.
Dist. From Bangalore: Approximately 185 Kms.
What's Special: The legends associated with the place.
Mode Of Transport: Buses, Trains and any private mode of transport by road.
Near By Places: Mysore and Shivana Samudra

Shivana Samudra

2009-03-01T04:38:00.004-08:00

"Shivana Samudra Water Falls" is named after the place in which it is located. It is located in a place called Shivana Samudra in the district of Mandya. This water falls is a part of the river Cauvery.

Dist. From Bangalore: Approximately 125 kms.

What's Special: First hydro electricity plant in Asia.

Mode Of Transport: Buses, Train and any private mode of transport by road.

Near By Places:Tallakadu, Gaganchukki water falls and Barachuki water falls.

Nagarhole

2009-03-01T04:38:00.003-08:00

"Nagarhole" is a National Park. It is situated in the district of Coorg.
Dist. from Bangalore: Approximately 210 Kms.
What's Special: It's a Tiger Reserve.
Mode Of Transport: Buses, Trains and Other private means of transport by train.
Near by Places: Madikeri and Mysore.

Bandipur

2009-03-01T04:38:00.001-08:00

"Bandipur Tiger Reserve" is situated in the district of Mysore. It is one of the important tiger reserves in India.
Dist. From Bangalore: Approximately 215kms.
What's Special: One of the reserves launched during Project Tiger in 1973.
Mode Of Transport: Buses and any other private means of transport by road.
Near By Places: Mysore and Ooty.

Jog Falls

2009-03-01T04:37:00.004-08:00

"Jog Falls" is a waterfall falling from a height of 253 meters. Jog falls is a part of Sharavathi River. It is situated in the district of Shimoga.
Dist. from Bangalore: Approximately 376 kms.
What's Special: Heighest waterfall in India.
Mode of Transport: Buses, Trains and any other private medium of transport by road.
Near By Places: Liganmakki Dam, Gokarna and Honnemaradu.

Shravana Bellagola

2009-03-01T04:37:00.003-08:00

"Shravana Bellagola" is an important heritage places in karanataka. It is situated in the district of Hassan.
Dist. From Bangalore: Approximately 157 kms.
What's Special: Statue of Gomateshwara.
Mode of Transport: Buses, Trains and any private transport medium by road.
Near By Places: Bellur Hallebid, Indiragiri and ChandraGiri.

Bellur hallebid

2009-03-01T04:37:00.001-08:00

"Bellur Halebid" is an heritage site in the district of Hassan. It has some of the best temples built during the Hoysala dynasty.
Dist. From Bangalore: Approximately 210 Kms.
What's Special: Some of the best temples built during hoysala dynasty.
Mode Of Transport: Buses, Trains and any private transport medium by road.
Near By Places: Shravana Bellagola

Hampi

2009-03-01T04:36:00.004-08:00

"Hampi" was the capital city of the Vijayanagara empire. It is one of the main heritage sites in India.
Dist. From Bangalore: Approximately 355 kms.
What's Special: It is an world Heritage spot.
Mode Of Transport: Bus, Train, Air flights and any private medium of transport by road.
Near By Places: Tungabhadra Dam, lotus Mahal, Elephant Stables.

Chikmagalur

2009-03-01T04:36:00.003-08:00

"Chikmagalur" is a district situated in south western parts of karnataka. The district has many holy spots and is associated with epics such as Mahabharata and Ramayana. Chikmagalur means "youger daughters village".
Dist. From Bangalore: Approximately 252 kms.
What's Special: Mullain Giri, it is the highest peak in Karnataka.
Mode Of Transport: Bus, Train and any private transport medium by road.
Near By Places: Bhadra wildlife sanctuary, Kemmanagundi, Kudremukh, Amruthapura.

Madikeri

2009-03-01T04:36:00.001-08:00

"Madikeri" is a city situated in the district of Kodagu. It is also termed as the "Scotland of India".
Dist. From Bangalore: Approximately 252 Kms.
What's Special: Hills full of Mist,lush Green forests, lots of tea and coffee plantations.
Mode Of Transport: Bus, Train and any private transport medium by road.
Near By Places: Raja's seat, Abbey falls, Talacauvery, Nisargadhama, Harangi Dam.

Yana

2009-03-01T04:34:00.002-08:00

"Yana" This place is situated in Sahyadri hills of the Western Ghats in the district of North Kanara. It is a place which is preferred by the kannada movie directors for scenic shots.

Dist. From Bangalore: Approximately 450kms.
What's Special: Two huge rocks, a small water fall and ofcourse the entire forest.
Mode of Transport: Bus, Train and any private transport by road.
Near By Places: Karwar, Honnavar, Jog etc.

Gokak

2009-03-01T04:34:00.001-08:00

"Gokak" is a city situated in northern part of karnataka, i the district of Belgaum. It is my native place and proud of it.
Dist. From Bangalore: Approximately 560 kms.
What's Special: Gokak Falls, Ghataprabha River, Gokak Mills.
Mode Of Transport: Buses, Train or any private transport by road.
Near By Places: There are numerous waterfalls, mountains on which you can go trekking.