Travel 2014: Weekend Getaways from Bangalore!

Ring out the old and ring in the new folks! The new year is here and after a hard weeks work in Bangalore there is no need for you to hang around the all too familiar ambience of malls and traffic within the city. Cheer up, as we bring to you, weekend travel to destinations near Bangalore. Grab your backpack and go! We know we promised a weekend getaway but before travelling to places near the city, lets make sure we have covered all the best tourist spots that are easily accessible within the city. Here are a few places that you can visit on a single day in Bangalore. If the call of the wild beckons to you, Bandipur and Mudumalai are ideal spots to witness wildlife Take a safari through the thick jungles and rejoice in the cradle of nature. Here is how you can plan your trip to meet the wild! The Indian railways has its own charm and though there are many rail routes in India that you should explore, the Green Route is one that should not be missed. This exciting journey is from Bangalore to Mangalore covering the hilly terrains of Western Ghats. Oh! but I am thirsty for adventure you say. The hills around Bangalore draw adventure enthusiasts by the droves and there are several trek routes that you could explore during your weekends. Many such places organise treks and guide the travellers as well. You should definitely try these one day treks around Bangalore. Once upon a time, Bangalore was the city of lakes (there were around 280 lakes in Bangalore) but urbanisation has reduced it to less than 80. Visit these lakes before you hear theyre gone! This is a place close to Bangalore, where you can indulge yourself in some fun activities like coracle rides, fishing and the like amidst scenic surroundings. Are you a street food lover? Bangalore has some of the best street food corners where you can indulge in some really good food at the best of prices! This one is a bit far from Bangalore but nevertheless a rewarding experience. A trek to Kodachadri would enthuse nature lovers and adventure travellers alike. The place is around 400 km from Bangalore and heres how to go about the trip. A visit to the Scotland of India, Coorg, is of course not to be missed. Crowned the Best Tourist Destination of India, Coorg is just 240 km from Bangalore. Here is more on how and why you should visit Coorg. If you have a long weekend coming up, you can plan to visit Kanyakumari via Kovalam. Heres a guide to plan the trip.