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Bangalore: The weekend is here, it's time to pack your bags and plan for a short vacation. Wondering what would be the ideal destination for a quick weekend getaway; here are a few options
Bheemeshwari:
Located at 100 kms from Banagalore, Bheemeshwari is a small town in Mandya district that is located between the Shivanasamundra Falls and Mekedatu Falls on the river Cauvery. It is a popular fishing hub with a number of fishing camps. Surrounded with lush green forest a home to several rare species of flora and fauna. This is also an ideal place for trekking and boating. One of the most famous picnic spots is Sangam, where Cauvery and the Arakavathi River meet each other.
Yelagiri:
Loacated at a height of 920 metres, is the magnificent place Yelagiri, a small town in Tamil Nadu. About 150 kms from Bangalore this hill station is blessed with an exquisite climate. Yelagiri Hills provides a great opportunity for the adventure lovers with activities like paragliding and rock climbing. It is known as the best place for trekkers. The other attractions in this place are Punganoor Artificial Lake-cum-Park, Jalagamparai Waterfalls, Swami Malai Hills and Telescope observatory. This is an ideal place to enjoy your weekend surrounded with lush green forests with a mix of adventure.
Nagarhole National Park:
Also known as "Rajiv Gandhi National Park" is 94 kms from Mysore with rich forest cover, small streams, valleys, and waterfalls. The mountains make the place look absolutely picturesque. It is spread between Kodagu and Mysore district. Huge herds of Asian Elephants flock here together and it is blessed with a bounty of wildlife. It is counted amongst India's best wildlife parks. The Kabini river offers a spectacular sight. If you are looking to be lost in the midst of forest, this is the place to be.
Mekadatu:
A great picnic spot Mekadatu is 90 kms from Bangalore where you can see a fierce flow of water. Yes it is river Cauvery that runs through a deep, narrow ravine of hard granite rock, though it is not ideal to swim. The road runs parallel with the river, offering some fantastic views, and the rock formations are majestic.
Shivanasamudra.
Located 130 kms from Bangalore is Shivanasamudra. This island town divides the river Cauvery into twin waterfalls Gaganachukki and Banachukki. You can find ancient temples, trek down the hill and have a great holiday with few adventurous activities. You can visit the Dargah,and also the upstream end of the falls. The view towards the top of falls is absolutely amazing. Monsoon season makes this waterfall swell to enormous proportion, creating a waterfall perhaps a thousand feet wide. This is the most beautiful waterfall.
Get going and have a fun filled weekend.
Bheemeshwari:
Located at 100 kms from Banagalore, Bheemeshwari is a small town in Mandya district that is located between the Shivanasamundra Falls and Mekedatu Falls on the river Cauvery. It is a popular fishing hub with a number of fishing camps. Surrounded with lush green forest a home to several rare species of flora and fauna. This is also an ideal place for trekking and boating. One of the most famous picnic spots is Sangam, where Cauvery and the Arakavathi River meet each other.
Yelagiri:
Loacated at a height of 920 metres, is the magnificent place Yelagiri, a small town in Tamil Nadu. About 150 kms from Bangalore this hill station is blessed with an exquisite climate. Yelagiri Hills provides a great opportunity for the adventure lovers with activities like paragliding and rock climbing. It is known as the best place for trekkers. The other attractions in this place are Punganoor Artificial Lake-cum-Park, Jalagamparai Waterfalls, Swami Malai Hills and Telescope observatory. This is an ideal place to enjoy your weekend surrounded with lush green forests with a mix of adventure.
Nagarhole National Park:
Also known as "Rajiv Gandhi National Park" is 94 kms from Mysore with rich forest cover, small streams, valleys, and waterfalls. The mountains make the place look absolutely picturesque. It is spread between Kodagu and Mysore district. Huge herds of Asian Elephants flock here together and it is blessed with a bounty of wildlife. It is counted amongst India's best wildlife parks. The Kabini river offers a spectacular sight. If you are looking to be lost in the midst of forest, this is the place to be.
Mekadatu:
A great picnic spot Mekadatu is 90 kms from Bangalore where you can see a fierce flow of water. Yes it is river Cauvery that runs through a deep, narrow ravine of hard granite rock, though it is not ideal to swim. The road runs parallel with the river, offering some fantastic views, and the rock formations are majestic.
Shivanasamudra.
Located 130 kms from Bangalore is Shivanasamudra. This island town divides the river Cauvery into twin waterfalls Gaganachukki and Banachukki. You can find ancient temples, trek down the hill and have a great holiday with few adventurous activities. You can visit the Dargah,and also the upstream end of the falls. The view towards the top of falls is absolutely amazing. Monsoon season makes this waterfall swell to enormous proportion, creating a waterfall perhaps a thousand feet wide. This is the most beautiful waterfall.
Get going and have a fun filled weekend.
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