15 Best Weekend Getaways From Bangalore

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Karnataka, the southern state of India, is known for its rich cultural heritage, historic monuments, natural beauty, and diverse cuisine. It is a perfect destination for tourists who want to experience the best of both worlds- modernity and tradition. With so many attractions in the state, it can be overwhelming to decide where to go, especially if you have only one day. In this article, we have compiled a list of the 15 best weekend getaways places in Karnataka for one day, which will help you plan your trip efficiently.


Bangalore Palace
Photo courtesy: Karnataka Tourism


1. Bangalore:

Start your day in the capital city of Karnataka, Bangalore, also known as the Silicon Valley of India. Visit the iconic Lal Bagh botanical gardens, which is home to more than 1,000 species of plants, and the Bangalore Palace, a stunning piece of architecture.


Spring in Bangalore


2. Mysore:

Located just a few hours from Bangalore, Mysore is a city steeped in history and culture. It is the erstwhile capital of the Mysore Maharajas. Visit the majestic Mysore Palace to witness dazzling royal heritage and intricate architecture, the Chamundeshwari Temple, and take a stroll in the Brindavan Gardens and visit the Mysore Zoo with family. Mysore Dussehra is a month-long celebrations with its fireworks and beautifully lighted palace and colorful processions. 


3. Hampi:

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Hampi is an ancient city that was once the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire. Visit the iconic temples and monuments such as the Virupaksha Temple, the Vittala Temple, and the Lotus Mahal.

Virupaksa Temple, Hampi
Photo courtesy: Karnataka Tourism



4. Coorg:

Known as the Scotland of India, Coorg is a picturesque hill station located in the Western Ghats. Visit the Abbey Falls, take a walk in the coffee plantations, and enjoy the scenic beauty.


5. Gokarna:

A small coastal town in Karnataka, Gokarna is known for its beautiful beaches and temples. Visit the Mahabaleshwar Temple, and enjoy a day at the beach, either at Om Beach or Kudle Beach.


Gokarna Beach
Photo Courtesy: Karnataka Tourism


6. Belur and Halebidu:

Belur and Halebidu are small towns located near Hassan, known for their historic temples. Visit the Chennakesava Temple in Belur and the Hoysaleswara Temple in Halebidu.


7. Srirangapatna:

Located near Mysore, Srirangapatna is an island town on the river Kaveri. Visit the Ranganathaswamy Temple, the Dariya Daulat Palace, and the Gumbaz Mausoleum.


8. Badami:

Badami is a town located in the Bagalkot district, known for its cave temples. Visit the Badami Cave Temples, which are famous for their rock-cut architecture.


9. Aihole:

Aihole is a historic town located in the Bagalkot district, known for its ancient temples. Visit the Lad Khan Temple, the Durga Temple, and the Huchimalli Temple.


10. Pattadakal:

Located near Aihole, Pattadakal is another historic town known for its temples. Visit the Virupaksha Temple, the Sangameshwara Temple, and the Mallikarjuna Temple.


11. Chikmagalur:

Known for its coffee plantations and scenic beauty, Chikmagalur is a popular weekend getaway from Bangalore. Visit the Baba Budangiri Hills and the Mullayanagiri Peak.


12. Jog Falls:

Jog Falls is one of the highest waterfalls in India, located in the Shimoga district. Visit the falls and enjoy the scenic beauty of the Western Ghats.


13. Udupi:

Udupi is a coastal town known for its temples and cuisine. Visit the Sri Krishna Temple, and enjoy the famous Udupi cuisine.


14. Murudeshwar:

Murudeshwar is a coastal town known for its iconic Shiva statue and the Murudesh Koosali Waterfalls.

At a distance of 45 Kms from Murudeshwar, 95 Kms from Udupi & 20 Kms from Shiroor (on Udupi - Karwar road), Koosalli Waterfalls is a magnificent waterfall located in deep forest near Koosalli village. The waterfall is 20 Kms from Shiroor via Toodalli (also known as Soodalli) and 5 Kms from Koosalli village.
Koosalli Waterfalls is a 6 step cascading waterfall dropping from a height of 380 feet. One has to trek for 5 Kms from Koosalli through dense forest which also includes difficult rock climbing in order to reach the falls (2 Hrs trek from Koosalli village one-way). This place is highly dangerous during monsoons when the rocks become slippery. Nov - Dec is the best time to trek this place. Koosalli can be reached from Shiroor by Auto (very few buses are available till Toodalli - 5 Kms from before Koosalli).
First three falls are little smaller and remaining three falls are gorgeous. Especially, the sixth fall is awesome with a height of 150 feet.


15. Sathodi Falls.

Sathodi Falls is a waterfall in India that is formed by several unnamed streams near Kallaramane Ghat, Uttara Kannada District, near Yallapur, Karnataka, and 32 km from Yellapur. It is about 15 metres (49.2 feet) tall. The stream then flows into the backwaters of the Kodasalli Dam, into the Kali River.


Sathodi Falls
Photo courtesy: Karnataka Tourism

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