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Short distance weekend getaways from Bangalore Not ready for those tiring, long drives on weekends and yet want to get out of Bangalore for a holiday? MetroMela discovers a few places on the  outskirts of Bangalore, within 45 kilometers each where you can spend memorable weekends with some adventurous activities too. Drive away to these places and come back fresh and rejuvenated.
Visit Pearl Valley towards Anekal village, about 4 kilometers from Bangalore to unwind amidst scenic hills and 300 feet high waterfalls. Enjoy the cool breeze, trek across the hills or simply to let your feet down in the small pool of water for some time. There is no mobile connectivity here, so it’s an apt place for those keen on disconnecting from the city life for some time. Food is available at the Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC) restaurant nearby. Read the complete review here.
Savanadurga .jpg) on Magadi Road, about 45 kilometers from Bangalore, is another option for experiencing nature’s purity. Savanadurga is famous for myriad sightseeing locales, especially the monolith Savanadurga Hill. You can go trekking and rock-climbing at the hill or just have a family picnic at the foothills of Savanadurga. Only snacks, drinking water and coconut water are available at the local shops. Read the complete review here.
 For a blissful experience with nature, make it to the Big Banyan Tree at Ramohalli about 25 kilometers from Bangalore. The Big Banyan Tree (or Dodda Alada Mara as it is called Kannada) is said to be the biggest tree in Karnataka and the fourth biggest in India. Food and water are available at the tourism department restaurant nearby and some refreshment options are there at the local shops as well. Read the complete review here.
 On way to Savanadurga and close to the Big Banyan Tree, lies Manchanabele dam that could be also a good day trip from Bangalore. The road alternates between good and bad, though closer to the dam it gets better. River Arkavathi that passes through the reservoir towards the dam provides a spectacular view of the place. It's a good place for spending some quiet moments alone or with those close. It's a great place for camping too.
Bannerghatta National Park  is yet another getaway from Bangalore which is easily accessible at about 30 kilometers from the city. If safaris and wildlife are more of your thing, this is the place for your weekends. The national park offers tiger and lion safaris in mini buses. Elephant rides also happen on Sundays. There are a couple of Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC) run stalls that sell snacks and drinks. Read the complete review here.
By Sanskrity Sinha
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Not ready for those tiring, long drives on weekends and yet want to get out of Bangalore for a holiday? MetroMela discovers a few places on the outskirts of Bangalore, within 45 kilometers each where you can spend memorable weekends with some adventurous activities too. Drive away to these places and come back fresh and rejuvenated.
Visit Pearl Valley towards Anekal village, about 4 kilometers from Bangalore to unwind amidst scenic hills and 300 feet high waterfalls. Enjoy the cool breeze, trek across the hills or simply to let your feet down in the small pool of water for some time. There is no mobile connectivity here, so it’s an apt place for those keen on disconnecting from the city life for some time. Food is available at the Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC) restaurant nearby. Read the complete review here.
Savanadurga on Magadi Road, about 45 kilometers from Bangalore, is another option for experiencing nature’s purity. Savanadurga is famous for myriad sightseeing locales, especially the monolith Savanadurga Hill. You can go trekking and rock-climbing at the hill or just have a family picnic at the foothills of Savanadurga. Only snacks, drinking water and coconut water are available at the local shops. Read the complete review here.
For a blissful experience with nature, make it to the Big Banyan Tree at Ramohalli about 25 kilometers from Bangalore. The Big Banyan Tree (or Dodda Alada Mara as it is called Kannada) is said to be the biggest tree in Karnataka and the fourth biggest in India. Food and water are available at the tourism department restaurant nearby and some refreshment options are there at the local shops as well. Read the complete review here.
On way to Savanadurga and close to the Big Banyan Tree, lies Manchanabele dam that could be also a good day trip from Bangalore. The road alternates between good and bad, though closer to the dam it gets better. River Arkavathi that passes through the reservoir towards the dam provides a spectacular view of the place. It's a good place for spending some quiet moments alone or with those close. It's a great place for camping too.
Bannerghatta National Park is yet another getaway from Bangalore which is easily accessible at about 30 kilometers from the city. If safaris and wildlife are more of your thing, this is the place for your weekends. The national park offers tiger and lion safaris in mini buses. Elephant rides also happen on Sundays. There are a couple of Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC) run stalls that sell snacks and drinks. Read the complete review here.
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