Art of Living Foundation – it is famous for the serene ambiance and therefore the rejuvenating effect of the atmosphere with the people worldwide visiting it to attend yoga meditation classes.
Avalabetta – it is located around 90 km from Bangalore near the Chikkaballapura district of Karnataka. It is a perfect place for nature lovers, bird watchers and rock climbers.
Bilikal Rangaswamy Betta near Kanakapura
Chennarayana Durga – This magnificent 17th century fort is around 104 km from Bangalore. This fort has Caves, water points and inscriptions on the fort walls are things to seem forward to during this place.
Dodda Alada Mara – It also called, as big banyan is around 30 km from Bangalore. One tree covers approximately around 3 acres!
Manchinbele dam – This dam is used to harvest the catchment areas of rivers Arkavathy and Kumudavathi. This is around 40 km from Bangalore.
Muthyalamaduvu – it is actually a picnic spot near Anekal, 40 km from Bangalore. Muthyalamaduvu refers to ‘pearl valley’ apparently named for its 92-meter waterfall, whose falling water appears to seem like drops of pearl.
Kanva reservoir – it is a man-made lake and tourist attraction 69 km from Bangalore and 10 km from Ramanagara.
Mekedaatu – In Kannada it means, “Goat’s Jump”, it’s around 110 km away and is found on Kanakapura Road. Nearby is another tourist attraction, Sangama, where two rivers join.* Devarayanadurga may be a hill station near Tumkur within the state of Karnataka. It is 65 km from Bangalore. Forests dot the area with hills in background. The hilltops are dotted with several temples including the Yoganarasimha, the Bhoganarasimha temples, and an altitude of three, 940 feet (1,200 m).
This place is known for Namada Chilume, a spring considered sacred and is additionally considered the origin of the Jayamangali River. Another famous temple within the area is the Mahalakshmi Temple at Goravanahalli.
Madhugiri – Madhugiri fort was inbuilt the 17th century. The place offers a climb to the highest. The steep terrain of this fort is a stimulating climb. From the highest, it offers an excellent view of the encompassing landscape.
Melkote – It is on the way to Mysore from Bangalore. The place is legendary for its Vyramudi Utsava. Mysore is that the second largest city within the state of Karnataka. It the headquarters of the Mysore district and therefore the Mysore division and lies about 140 km (87 mi) southwest of Bangalore.
Another attraction at a short distance from Mysore city is the Krishnarajasagar Dam and therefore the adjoining Brindavan Gardens where a musical fountain show is held in the evening. One of the most visited monuments in India; the Ambavilas Palace (also referred to as Mysore Palace) is the center of the Dasara festivities.
Omthara Kala Kuteera – It is one-hour drive from Bangalore city. It is built as homage to India’s ancient culture and its vibrant art. There is a biggest pyramid shaped meditation hall called pyramid valley, which is biggest in the world and the most important pyramid in Asia. It stands at 101 feet (31 m). Its base measures 160 ft (49 m) by 160 ft (49 m) with the meditation area spanning 25,600 square foot (2,380 m2). Its located 30 km from Banashankari Temple.
Savandurga – it is a hill 60 km west of Bangalore off the Magadi road. Capitol Hill is legendary for Narasimhaswamy temple and is additionally believed to be among the most important monolith hills within the world. Capitol Hill rises to 1226 m above mean water level and forms a neighborhood of the Deccan plateau.
Shivagange – It is a small hill within the Tumkur district of Karnataka. It’s an area enjoyed by pilgrims and adventure enthusiasts alike. There is a temple and a number of other viewpoints from the highest point of Capitol Hill.
Shivanasamudra Falls – It is also called Sivasamudram. It is an island town dividing the Kaveri River into twin waterfalls, the Gaganachukki and therefore the Barachukki, dropping 90 m. The town is 120 km from Bangalore, 27 km from Somanathapura and 80 km from Mysore within the Mandya district of the state of Karnataka.
Skandagiri is 75 km faraway from Bangalore. Trekking point almost Nandi hills.
Srirangapattana – It was the capital of Mysore under Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan.
Talakad – It is a desert like town with temples at Cauvery riverbank.
Shravanabelagola – It is a historical Jain center situated on the way to Hassan and is somewhat famous for Gommateshvara Bahubali statue and a number of other Jain temples.
Thattekere – A lake near Bannerghatta Park
Wonderla – It is a funfair located on Mysore road, 40 km from Bangalore