Places to Visit near Bangalore Within 300 kms

Known For : Mysore Palace Brindavan Gardens Mysore Zoo

The third largest city in Karnataka, Mysore has a royal history, a rich and regal heritage and is an important center of art and culture.

Distance from Bangalore: 143 km

Best Time: Throughout the year

36 Mysore Attractions

Perched at an altitude of 1930 m above the sea level, Mullayanagiri peak is located in the Baba Budan Giri Range of Western Ghats. It serves as the highest peak between the Nilgiris and the Himalayas offering its visitors a relaxed environment with temperature ranging between 20 - 25 degrees Celsius. Known for its peaceful ambience and nature's raw beauty, this peak is adorned with verdant grassland, rugged rocks, and a good trek path is also quite popular among adventure lovers. Mullayanagiri is also known for coffee plantations that are situated nearby.

Distance from Bangalore: 264 km

At an altitude of 1894 m above sea level, the Kudremukh Peak is a paradise for trekkers and naturists alike, with its mountainous paths and floral and faunal diversity.

Distance from Bangalore: 331 km

Located close to the bumbling town of Meppady and just 8 km south of the beautiful town, Kalpetta, stands the highest peak of the Wayanad Hill Range- the Chembra Peak at an altitude of 2100 meters above sea level. The Chembra peak offers a panoramic view of not only the entire Wayanad district but also a large chunk of Kozhikode, Malappuram and Niligiri districts. The peak, its surrounding lush greenery and the famed heart-shaped lake make it a paradise for travellers to explore.

Distance from Bangalore: 287 km

Known For : Chembra Peak Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary Stay in a Treehouse

Replete with enchanting waterfalls, historical caves, comfortable resorts and home stays, this popular town is famous for its spice plantations and wildlife.

Distance from Bangalore: 276 km

Best Time: Throughout the year

41 Wayanad Attractions

Known For : Hogenakkal Falls Mettur Dam Melagiri Hills

Hogenakkal is the small village that is known because of Kaveri river that splits into multiple streams of waterfalls over here, making it arguably the most heavenly place in the state.

Distance from Bangalore: 127 km

Best Time: October to March

9 Hogenakkal Attractions

Covering a vast area of over 490 sq.kms, the Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary is located only 38 km west of the Chikmanglur town in Karnataka. Surrounded by hills of the Western Ghats on all sides, the view of the Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary looks like a scene right out of a movie! The serrated mountains loom in the distance as their snow-clad peaks pierce the sky. The heaven touching apex of the mountains acts like a crown to the massive Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary.

Distance from Bangalore: 290 km

There are plethora of hill stations in the state of Karnataka which are perfect for a getaway. Among this is a place named Sakleshpur which is Karnataka's best kept secret. This quaint hill station is not to be missed out while planning a weekend getaway. This foggy and misty hill station elevated at 950 meters, peacefully lies nestled in the Western Ghats. The hill station is cocooned with the aroma of coffee, tea, cardamom and cinnamon. Affectionately known as ?Poor man's Ooty?, this hill station is surrounded by hills covered with lush green trees and is filled with serenity.

Distance from Bangalore: 221 km

Green is one word to describe Nagarhole, which is host to Nagarhole national park, celebrated as one of the best wildlife parks and Bandipur bird sanctuary.

Distance from Bangalore: 219 km

Best Time: October to May

7 Nagarhole Attractions

Known For : Nilgiri Mountain Railway Ooty Lake Emerald Lake, Ooty

Ooty, the queen of hill stations and the capital of Nilgiris district, is one of the most popular tourist destination, especially as a honeymoon destination.

Distance from Bangalore: 265 km

Best Time: Throughout the year

43 Ooty Attractions

Known For : Abbey Falls Mandalpatti Raja's Seat

Located amidst imposing mountains with a perpetually misty landscape, Coorg is the place to be for all nature lovers, an affluent hill station in Karnataka.

Distance from Bangalore: 264 km

Best Time: October to March

37 Coorg Attractions

Known For : Sim's Park Dolphin's Nose Ketti Valley

One of the most beautiful and serene hill stations you will come across in the country, Coonoor is the second largest hill station in the wonderful Nilgiri Hills of the Western Ghats. It is situated at an altitude of 1930 meters and just 19 km from Ooty.

Distance from Bangalore: 284 km

Best Time: October to March

17 Coonoor Attractions

Known For : Sri Venkateswara Temple Akasaganga Teertham Silathoranam

The holy town of Tirupati is one amongst the 8 most scared places of Lord Mahavishnu and is highly revered, glorified and worshiped.

Distance from Bangalore: 251 km

Best Time: September to March

40 Tirupati Attractions

Nestled on the banks of River Yagachi in Hassan District of Karnataka, the town of Belur along with its twin town of Halebid located 16 km away, houses exquisite temples reflecting the exemplary artistic taste and technique of temple builders of the yore. This small town was the capital of the mighty Hoysala empire and their engineering genius can still be witnessed in the temples that stand here today. Some of the important shrines that are housed here include Chennakesava Temple and Kappe Chennigaray, both of which are exemplary Dravidian peices of architecture.

Distance from Bangalore: 220 km

Located in the picturesque state of Karnataka, the Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary in Srirangapatna is a haven for a wide array of bird species. It is the largest bird sanctuary in the state and comprises of six small islands on the banks of the river Kaveri. The beauty that finds a place here in Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary is a sight to sore eyes. The scenery of the local vegetation and landscape, coupled with the colourful variety of wildlife makes it a unique learning experience for everyone. This destination offers many activities to its tourists; the most popular ones include bird watching, boating, and some good old nature photography.

Distance from Bangalore: 129 km

Kalasa, also known as the temple town is located in Chikkamagaluru district in Karnataka. The beautiful city lies on the banks of the Bhadra River. The reasons behind the birth of the place are both mythological and etymological. It is surrounded by a rainforest and is a perfect place for a nature getaway. Being largely an agricultural economy this place depends on the River Bhadra to fulfill its water needs. It plays fair with its name as Kalasa's soil is blessed with great fertility which produces the best coffee and other herbs. Also, Kalasa is renowned for a shrine of Goddess Bhagavathi and a Varaha within a cave.

Distance from Bangalore: 330 km

Known For : Gopalaswamy Hills Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve

Established as a tiger reserve in the year 1974, Bandipur National Park is well known for its breathtaking natural beauty.

Distance from Bangalore: 217 km

Best Time: October to May

2 Bandipur Attractions

Also known as Pushpagiri, Kumara Parvatha is the highest peak in Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary. It is 6th highest peak of Karnataka. Spanning over two days, the Kumarparvatha trek is one of the most challenging treks in the South. In a stretch of approximately 13 kilometers you will attain an appalling height of 4000 feet.

Distance from Bangalore: 257 km

Nestled on the banks of River Kaveri, the town of Talakadu in Karnataka is a mystic place submerged in the sand of extremely fine quality. Steeped with rich past and heritage, it is famous for its Vaidyanatheshwara Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. The place derives its name from two local chieftains Tala and Kada and thus is called Talakadu. Situated only 3 hours drive from Bangalore, this is an ideal place for history buffs and for the devotees of Lord Shiva.  With a rich past and heritage, the town is also quite famous among the devotees who come here for a special worship.

Distance from Bangalore: 131 km

Known For : Baba Budangiri Mullayanagiri Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary

The coffee land of Karnataka, Chikmagalur is famous for its beautiful hills and views, along with its aromatic coffee.

Distance from Bangalore: 243 km

Best Time: Throughout the year

22 Chikmagalur Attractions

Known For : Belur Hoysaleswara Temple Yagachi Dam

Famous for its exhibits of Hoysala architecture, Halebidu is a ruined city with a glorious past with a strikingly beautiful collection of temples, shrines and sculptures.

Distance from Bangalore: 210 km

Best Time: October to March

9 Halebidu Attractions

Known For : Hebbe Falls Kalahatti Falls Z Point

This hill station is a perfect summer retreat for those looking for a spectacular time amongst the beauty of nature.

Distance from Bangalore: 261 km

Best Time: September to May

9 Kemmanagundi Attractions

Known For : Abbey Falls Talacauvery Namdroling Monastery

Generally covered as a part of trips to Coorg, Madikeri is a quaint hill town in Karnataka with vast coffee plantations, lush forests and misty hills, all culminating into a breathtaking view.

Distance from Bangalore: 264 km

Best Time: February to September

18 Madikeri Attractions

Known For : Madumalai National Park The Jungle Safari Theppakadu Elephant Camp

Placed on the Nilgiri hills, Mudumalai is largely popular because of its national park which has some exotic varieties of flora and fauna and the scenic landscapes.

Distance from Bangalore: 233 km

Best Time: December to June

3 Mudumalai Attractions

Known For : Cauvery Fishing Camp Doddamakali Nature Camp Boat Rides in Bheemeshwari

This small town near Bangalore city is a perfect getaway for a nature lover and in its seclusion is a good break from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Distance from Bangalore: 102 km

Best Time: Throughout the year

8 Bheemeshwari Attractions

Known For : Gingee Fort Sathanur Dam Annamalaiyar Temple

Perched on top of the Malai hill, Thiruvannamali is a holy town, most famous for its Arunachala temple among numerous other temples and ashrams dedicated to saints of olden times.

Distance from Bangalore: 203 km

Best Time: October to March

9 Thiruvannamalai Attractions

Known For : Vivekanand Falls Ranganathaswamy Temple Kaivara

Located about 57km from Bangalore, Chikballapur is a place close to Nandi Hills, Vivekanand falls and many other small small attractions making it a good one day getaway from Bangalore.

Distance from Bangalore: 75 km

Best Time: Throughout the year

9 Chikballapur Attractions

Situated 60 kms to the west of Bangalore, Savandurga, considered to be one of the largest single rock formation in the whole of Asia.

Distance from Bangalore: 48 km

Best Time: November to May

3 Savandurga Attractions

Known For : Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple Nimishambha Temple Dariya Daulat Bagh

Located near Mysore, Srirangapatna is a religious city with cultural and historic importance, famous for its Ranganatha temple.

Distance from Bangalore: 125 km

Best Time: July to March

16 Srirangapatna Attractions

Known For : Tipu's Drop Bhoga Nandeeshwara Temple Tipu's Summer Residence

Small mounds near Bengaluru, Nandi hills serve as a great trekking destination and a weekend getaway for people in the metro.

Distance from Bangalore: 57 km

Best Time: October to June

12 Nandi Hills Attractions

Known For : Ahobilam Temple ISKCON Temple, Anantapur Bugga Ramalingeswara Swami Temple

Anantapur glows with Indian History and those peculiar things that make India one of the greatest countries in the world.

Distance from Bangalore: 213 km

Best Time: November to February

12 Anantapur Attractions

Known For : Sri Venkateshwara National Park Srikalahasti Temple Nagalapuram

Steeped in religion, devotion and architecture, Chittoor is a place that everyone should visit at least once in their lifetime.

Distance from Bangalore: 180 km

Best Time: September to February

11 Chittoor Attractions

Known For : Punganur Lake Nature Park Jalagamparai Falls

Yelagiri is small hill station, in the Vellore district of Tamil Nadu. If your looking for a hill station out of the ordinary, then you need to make your way to Tamil Nadu!

Distance from Bangalore: 161 km

Best Time: November to February

13 Yelagiri Attractions

Known For : Kamakshi Amman Temple Varadharaja Perumal Temple Devarajaswami Temple

Widely known for its 'Kanchipuram sarees' and also referred to as the 'golden city of thousand temples', Kanchipuram has various temples of religious and cultural importance spread all over the city.

Distance from Bangalore: 281 km

Best Time: October to May

16 Kanchipuram Attractions

Known For : Jungle Safari, Kabini Boating in Kabini

Once a private hunting are for the British, this famous wildlife destination has a rich variety of flora and fauna making it a gorgeous tourist spot.

Distance from Bangalore: 164 km

Best Time: Throughout the year

5 Kabini Attractions

Known For : Dubare Elephant Camp Nisargadhama Adventure Activities

Famous for its elephant camp, this lush green forest area is famous for its sheer untamed beauty.

Distance from Bangalore: 249 km

Best Time: September to May

6 Dubare Attractions

Known For : Chaitanya Jyoti Museum Sathya Sai Ashram Wish Fullfilling Tree

The holy abode of the apocryphal figure, Saythya Sai Baba, Puttaparthi is a town which takes you back to the days of ashrams and the ways of living in those times.

Distance from Bangalore: 153 km

Best Time: September to February

13 Puttaparthi Attractions

Nrityagram is a dance village is located near Hesarghatta in Bangalore rural district. The village was conceptualized by the well known Odissi dancer Protima Bedi.

Distance from Bangalore: 36 km

Best Time: February to Apr, October to December

4 Nrityagram Attractions

Known For : Veerabhadra Temple Lepakshi Temple Nandi Bull and Paintings

Lepakshi is a small quaint village with several fascinating archeological sites and beautiful ancient temples.

Distance from Bangalore: 123 km

Best Time: September to February

4 Lepakshi Attractions

Known For : BRT Wildlife Sanctuary Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple Adventure Activities

The Biligiriranga hills, or the BR Hill as they are better known, provide for a picturesque tourist spot with a wonderful floral diversity and a vast variety of fauna as well.

Distance from Bangalore: 170 km

Best Time: April to October

5 BR Hills Attractions

Known For : Hoysala Temples at Mosale Shettihalli Church Bhagwan Bahubali Statue

Hassan is located 187kms from Bangalore, lying in the Malnad and Maidan districts of Karnataka and is often referred to as the temple -architecture capital of Karnataka.

Distance from Bangalore: 182 km

Best Time: Throughout the year

22 Hassan Attractions

Known For : Somanathapura Panchalinga Darshana Mallikarjuna Temple

Talakad is a small mystical town steeped in the glorious past and heritage nestled on the left banks of River Kaveri.

Distance from Bangalore: 131 km

Best Time: November to March

9 Talakadu Attractions

Known For : Srikalahasteeswara Temple Veyilingala Kona Waterfall Sri Subrahmanya Swamy Temple

Overflowing with a rich and vivacious yesteryears, this place has showcased its potential to allure the visitors with its extravagant shrines and pristine beauty.

Distance from Bangalore: 288 km

Best Time: July to March

9 Srikalahasti Attractions

Known For : Ramadevara Betta Ramnagara Hills Ramdevara Temple

Set amidst the challenging rocky hillocks and lush green surroundings, Ramnagaram is a popular weekend getaway for Bengaluru folks.

Distance from Bangalore: 47 km

Best Time: November to February

7 Ramanagaram Attractions

Known For : Kunduvada Kere Bagali Sri Anjaneya Swamy Temple

Steeped in rich past, culture and heritage, Davanagere is a place to witness the beautiful architectural marvels.

Distance from Bangalore: 263 km

Best Time: October to March

11 Davanagere Attractions

Known For : Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary Pakshipathalam Bird Sanctuary Papanashini

Replete with natural forest and wildlife reserves, Tholpetty is part of the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary and covers the Nilgiri forest Reserve.

Distance from Bangalore: 232 km

Best Time: October to March

5 Tholpetty Attractions

Situated on the banks of river Kaveri, Shivanasamundram is essentially a hydropower project location but is more commonly known for its waterfalls.

Distance from Bangalore: 125 km

Best Time: August to February

3 Shivanasamudra Attractions

Known For : Gomateshwara Statue Chandragiri Hill Temple Bhandari Basadi Temple

Located near Bengaluru, Sravanbelagola is an important Jain pilgrimage center with a 17 m tall sculpture of Lord Gomateswara called Bahubali statue as its prime attraction.

Distance from Bangalore: 143 km

Best Time: October to Apr

8 Shravanbelagola Attractions

Known For : Kukke Subramanya Temple Sringeri Mutt Kumara Parvatha Trek

Known for the Subramanya temple with Subramanya, lord of all serpents as the deity, Kukke Subramanya is a village with beautiful landscapes all around.

Distance from Bangalore: 275 km

Best Time: July to March

10 Subramanya Attractions

Penna Ahobilam is renowned for its Lord Narasimha Swamy Temple. The temple is dedicated to Lord Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy. The temple complex has temples of Adi Lakshmi Devi Temple and Chenchu Lakshmi Devi.

Distance from Bangalore: 253 km

Known For : Trekking in Shivagange Temples in Shivagange

Shivagange, a hillock situated 56 km from Bangalore, is a combination of temples and scenic beauty that makes it both a pilgrimage as well as an adventure spot. From a distance, the hillock looks like a 'Shiva Linga' - A form of Lord Shiva.

Distance from Bangalore: 29 km

Best Time: October to March

2 Shivagange Attractions

Known For : Madumalai National Park The Jungle Safari Theppakadu Elephant Camp

Mudumalai National Park is a part of the Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary, located at a distance of 150 kilometres from Coimbatore, in the Nilgiri District of Tamilnadu. It connects the Western Ghats to the Eastern Ghats and owes its popularity to the fact that it's home to many vulnerable and endangered animal and bird species. The neighbouring states of Kerala and Karnataka both have their borders adjacent to the park. The Ooty-Mysore highway passes through the forest, curving around the Moyar river which separates Mudumalai and the Bandipur National Park.

Mudumalai is presently being considered for declaration as a world heritage site by UNESCO. The 6,000 square kilometre area under consideration comprises of the Western Ghats in Nilgiri, encompassing all of Mudumalai National Park.

Distance from Bangalore: 233 km

Best Time: December to June

3 Mudumalai Attractions

Known For : Karapuzha Dam Kanthanpara Waterfalls Shopping in Kalpetta

Kalpetta is a quaint town with a backdrop of majestic hills lurking in the shadows, lush green surroundings, fresh air and picturesque beauty. Housed in the Wayanad District of Kerala, at a height of 780 m above the sea level, Kalpetta is a perfect place for nature lovers as well as honeymooners.

Distance from Bangalore: 284 km

Best Time: October to March

20 Kalpetta Attractions

Asia's second-largest monolith, situated in the town of Tumkur, Madhugiri derives its name from the honey bee colonies near the fort of Madhugiri which is located on the slope of the hills. The fort has three gateways, Antaralada Bagilu, Diddibagilu, and Mysore Gate. The ruins of the Gopalkrishna temple lie at the top of the fort. Other tourist attractions at this popular place for trekking near Bangalore include the Malleswara and Venkataramana temples famous for their Dravidian style architecture and towers, the Jain temple within the fort, Channarayana Durga fort, Siddara Betta, Timmalapura Forests and Jayamangali Blackbuck Reserve.