6 weekend getaways from Bangalore
Chickmangalur:
Home to sprawling hills, stunning valleys and snow-white coffee blossoms, Chikmagalur is often known as the coffee district of Karnataka. A calm, serene town full of scenic surprises, Chikmagalur is nestled in the Baba Budan hills and a trekker’s delight. Legend has it that the 17th century Sufi saint, Baba Budan, brought seven un-roasted coffee seeds to these parts from the port of Mocha, Yemen, while returning from the haj. These seeds—fragrant Arabica—took root easily and now much of Chikmagalur’s landscape is covered by slopes of dark-leaved coffee. Here, you can sip some of the best coffee in the world, stay amidst the plantations at a home stay and visit treasures like the Raj Bhavan for stunning sunsets and the Rose Garden for its undiscovered varieties of roses.
Honnemardu:
a small village located on the slopes of a hill in Karnataka, is the perfect destination for adventure lovers and water sports enthusiasts. Located about 379 km away from Bangalore, this tiny village is nestled along the backwaters of the Sharavathi River in the Shimoga district. Hop onto a coracle (a traditional bamboo boat) and make your way to the island that sits in the middle of the Honnemardu reservoir. Here, you can camp under the starry skies and try out water sports like kayaking and swimming. Bird watching enthusiasts will be thoroughly delighted with the myriad species of birds and butterflies that inhabit the area.
Gokarna:
A small and remote town located just an hour south of Goa in the state of Karnatake, Gokarna nestles four of India’s most pristine and secluded beaches.
Chennai:
These five sights will not only give you a crash course in Chennai’s history, but also reveal the diverse cultural strands that have gone into making the city what it is today.
Coorg:
Coorg, also known as the Scotland of India, is a stunning hill station with misty hills, lush green valleys, evergreen forests and breath taking waterfalls.
Mysore:
Prominent for its traditional paintings and its silk, sandalwood and incense production, the city has its own charisma.
