How about an excursion to Hill Stations near Bangalore

Bangalore, the Silicon Valley of India offers a great space for the tourists to experience the wonders of the city. Near the city, there are plenty of attractions which is a popular tourist spot. This article talks about the best hill stations near Bangalore. Travelling to the city is not a matter of concern. Bangalore is excellently linked with other cities of the country.Online available Bangalore to Ahmedabad flights on ixigo. Choose from these hill stations for your next holiday or weekend trip and be sure to a fun filled trip. Whether it is quick getaway or a relaxing time away from the busy city life, these destinations promise more than insufficient happiness to your mind.

Kodaikanal

This "Princess of Hills" is an amazing place to soak yourself in the lush green, fresh and enchanting surroundings. The name of the town literally means ‘The Gift of the Forest’. It offers picturesque landscapes and cascading waterfalls to all its visitors. Hire a boat and take a ride, explore the Christian culture which has given Kodaikanal many beautiful and exquisitely built churches. With so many attractions and natural bounty, Kodaikanal is surely the winner of your heart.

Kakkabe Situated in the beautiful Western Ghats, this hill station is the largest honey producer in South-East Asia. Nalknad Palace, Thadiyandamol, the second highest peak in Karnataka and Padi Igguthappa Temple, the holiest Kodava shrine are the main attractions Kakkabe. Kabbe Pass and Chelavara Falls offers an ideal setting for trekking. Rock-climbing and bird watching are other things to do here. A charming, breathtaking and serene, Kakkabe is definitely worth a visit near Bangalore.

Ooty

Ooty is called as the"Queen of the Hills. It is a popular summer getaway since colonial times. Ooty being the capital of Nilgiri draws a huge number of visitors every year given its towering mountains, lush grasslands, meandering lakes, deep forests, miles and miles of tea gardens along with eucalyptus trees greet the visitors en route. Government rose garden, Botanical garden, St. Stephen’s Church and Ooty lake, Stone house, are the must-visit spots in Ooty.

Chikmagalur

Known for the high quality of Coffee, the beautiful village of Chikmagalur is situated at the foothills of the Mullayanagiri range. The town is located at a distance of 203 km from Bangalore. Besides, being an important town for trading and commercial activities, it is also popular among the trekkers and nature lover. Kallathigiri Falls, Veerabhadra Temple are must visit attractions among the others. A trip to this quaint town will surely be a memorable one.

From Bangalore, bus, taxis and cabs are available to reach these destinations. Railways also connect these above-mentioned spots with Bangalore. Winter is the best time to reach any of these spots. So, this weekend set a plan and reach Bangalore for a special expedition. You can book Bangalore to Hyderabad flights via ixigo for an easy trip.

Pratima is a travel writer and loves to visit different places India. She is an avid traveler herself, and whenever she has the opportunity she flews to the destinations that she has listed in her travel log.