6 Ideal Gateways From Bangalore For A Memorable Weekend

4. Nandi Hills

Situated at a distance of 60 km from Bangalore, Nandi Hills is a very popular weekend getaway near Bangalore. Nandi Hills have an elevation of 1,479 metres and offer great sightseeing opportunities and a fantastic terrain for trekking.

Conducting a team trekking or a cycling expedition to Nandi Hills will not only refresh and rejuvenate your team members but will also enable them to bond better. The challenging slopes of the Nandi Hills will require the teams to work in coordination with each other to reach the top safely. This is an excellent exercise to boost the team spirit.

5. Hampi

One of the prominent tourist destinations in India, Hampi, the ancient capital of the Vijayanagara Empire, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that host several monuments displaying the bygone culture. It is about 370 kilometers away from Bangalore and is approximately 8 hours of drive.

Although much of the architectural works within the fortification is in ruin but it still holds several temples, civil buildings and military buildings. The stone chariot at Vittala complex is one of the major attractions in Hampi. The other popular sites are the sacred pushkarani or tank located on the eastern side of Krishna temple.

6. Kabini Wildlife Sanctuary

Located about 205 kilometers away from Bangalore, the Kabini Wildlife Sanctuary with its vast green foliage is a niche weekend getaway from Bangalore that pulls in several weekenders. The popular attractions are leopard, panther, sambhar, spotted deer, cheetal, panther and several species of birds.