Top 20: Best One day trips from Bangalore 

Best one day trips from Bangalore: Are you someone who loves traveling but can’t due to the fact that it takes so much time? Well, who said that a trip couldn’t be short? You can even have fun and make the most of it in your one day trips.

Yes, you heard it right. One day trips are also fun and worth going. Today, we are going to read about how you can make your one day trip from Bangalore worth going to.

It is always much needed to have a break to breathe in some fresh air, to experience the beauty of nature and to have a break, most importantly. And if you’re a localite of Bangalore, this article will surely give you some inputs.

One day trips from Bangalore can even be something you haven’t thought of. The credit goes to the amazing geographical location of Bangalore that gives us so many opportunities to explore some nearby places. If you’re an avid nature lover, you can find many lakes, hills, forests, Nandi Hills, landscapes, Hogenakkal waterfall, and much more.

Apart from that, it also has some perfect adventurous places for people who loves doing activities like sightseeing. All over, our one day trips from the Bangalore list has something for everyone irrespective of your preferences.

Let us start digging into the list now-

1. Nandi Hills

If you are in a one day trip from Bangalore, you must not miss this amazing, exquisite place to visit, Nandi Hills. It is the best place for any serious mountain lover person who needs a break. It is one of the best place in terms of history as it has some ancient temples over the hill fortress.

As the fortress is comes with the elevation of 1,450 metres, you must come with your camera for capturing sweeping vistas of lush green hills that are well covered with the white clouds. Indeed, you can not miss the Nandi Hills by seeing that.

Distance from Bangalore-

It is only 61 km away from your city which won’t take a long for you to reach there.

Main spots to visit in Nandi Hills-

You must visit Brahmashram, Tipu Sultan’s fort, Tipu Sultan’s drop, Muddenahalli, many more.

What you can do in Nandi Hills-

Although the environment of the place doesn’t ask you to do anything but feel the nature, but you also can do paragliding, cycling or taking a long brisk walk between the hills.

Best time to visit Nandi Hills-

Well, if you are planning it, check out the place between September to February.

 

2. Ramanagara

Who did not watch Shollay? If you did, how to can you miss being at this place? It was the place where few shots were taken of the movie. The place Ramanagara is also known as a place where people have ruled a lot. Be it Cholas, Mysore, Gangas, Tipu Sultan, Hyder, Vijayanagara or Mysore, the place was governed by all of them at a point.

It fits to the bill if you are finding the adventurous place to visit near Bangalore. People who loves trekking, rock climbing, cave exploration, rappelling, it has the rocky terrains which can make you do all. It is also known as Silk city due to its cocoon and silk industry. It is a perfect tourist place for having a great picnic near Bangalore.

Distance from Bangalore-

It is just 50 KM away from Bangalore which will take approx 1 hour, 40 minutes to go there.

Main spots to visit in Ramanagaram-

You can visit the Chunchi falls, Ramadevara betta hills, Mekedatu, Svandurga.

What you can do in Ramanagar-

You can do trekking, camping, cave exploration, etc.

Best time to visit-

You must visit the place between March to May.

3. Kanakapura

If your main aim is to do camping, then this place called Kanakapura is a great place for you. It is situated between the Banantimari state forest zone where you can find greenery and lake and mountain. You can explore the trekking activities there along with many more. You can also go for rock rappelling and camping there.

The region is covered with the chirping of birds and the forest region where doing canoeing, zip lining would be the best activities for sure. It is also not a very time taking place where you need to spend your whole day.

Distance from Bangalore-

You can go to this nature adventure camp by traveling 69 KM from Bangalore.

Main spots to visit in Kanakapura-

You can visit Kabbaladurga, Shivagiri Kshetre, Shivaldappana, etc.

What can you do in Kanakapura-

You must visit the Bananthimari Betta and Kabbaladurga.

Best time to visit-

You can check out the place between the month of October and April.

4. Skandagiri

If you are searching for a place for your one day trips from Bangalore, then checking out Skandagiri can give you some memorable pictures. Skandagiri, also known as Kalavara Durga is a place where you can go for trekking. It is a mountain fortress that has the surroundings of Nandi Hills. It has a trekking place at 1350 m high peak and can be covered in 2 hour trekking.

After walking uphill, you can see the whole city from top and can also go to a temple situated at the top. You can also view the lush vegetation from the top. For the best view, you must trek in the morning and see the sunrise and the beautiful landscape.

Distance from Bangalore-

It is 60km far away from Bangalore.

Main spots to visit in Skandagiri-

You can visit Papagni matt, Nehru Nilaya, Bhimeshwara temple, etc.

What can you do in Skandagiri-

It is famous as a trekking place so you must not visit Skandagiri Hills trekking.

Best time to visit-

You must visit the place between November to March.

 

5. Jakkur

Fan of bird watching? Go nowhere, visit Jakkur now. It is situated near Jakkur and is among the best one near Bangalore. Two major reasons, Jakkur Aerodrome & Lake is the main highlight and the reason why people prefer visiting Jakkur. You cal also have the microlight flying experience.

From the height of 4,000 feet, you can actually visualize the whole city, Bangalore. It will surely be a worth trip from Bangalore which can be done in one day. From scenic beauty to the thrilling experience, everything is indeed, worth experiencing.

Distance from Bangalore-

It is just 16 KM away from Bangalore which can be covered within 40 minutes.

Main spots to visit in Jakkur-

The place isn’t really big but it is famous for bird watching and city viewing from the heights.

What to do in Jakkur-

It is known for the microlight flying.

Best time to visit-

You can visit anytime through out the year.

6. Q Mango Forest, Ramanagara

Wanting to get a feel of a refugee? Try being at the Q Mango Forest resort for one night and get a feel. It is a resort which isn’t like any of those normal resorts. Instead, it has tents that has all the modern amenities in it. Even if you visit the place once, you can still keep visiting it as an outing trip for having the best experience.

Activities such as camping, rope walking and kayaking can be done at this place which will add some fun in your outing trip. Also, it is a great place to visit with your loved ones, and friends.

Distance from Bangalore-

It is just 28KM away from the city.

Main spots to visit in QMangoforest–

It is a resort where all the nearby places for activities can be visited.

What to do in QMango Forest-

Many fun and adventure activities like rope walking can be done along with kayaking.

Best time to visit-

You must skip the March- May, the summer season.

7. Wine Tourists

Out of every one day trip places from Bangalore, you can not afford to miss this place called Wine Tourists. Be it a wine lover or not, this place can surely not be missed by any chance. It is surely an offbeat experience where you can learn the wine making process. You can treat it as a training or maybe just a walk to nature, but it will be worth in both the ways.

There will be some experts who will be showing how to make a wine in details while you can have a breezing air. From the how can the cultivation is done to the steps of processing the wine and how to pack it, everything can be learned in this vineyard. Things like variety of wine, some fun facts can also be learned.

Distance from Bangalore-

It is 47KM far away from Bangalore.

Main spots to visit in Bangalore-

There is no such nearby places. It is a wine yard where you can stay.

What to do in Wine tourist-

You can take a breezy walk and learn the basics of wine making.

Best time to visit-

You can visit between March to May.

8. Savandurga Hills

Savandurga is a hilly place that is mainly made up of two hills, black hill and white hill, commonly known as Karigudda and Billigudda. It is a part of Deccan plateau and also has volcanic rocks such as granite and peninsular gneiss. The reason makes it enough why you should visit this place and keep it in your one day trips list.

It also has some temples such as Savandurga which are devoted to Sri Laxmi Narasimha Swamy and Sri Savandi Veerabhadraswami. It has the river flow nearby which makes it a perfect view. You can also go to trekking as it is the hilly area for visiting the temple. You can also get to have the water adventure activities.

Distance from Bangalore-

From the main city, it is situated 70km far away.

Main spots to visit in Savandurga-

You can visit Narsmiha temple, Thippagondanahali reservoir, manchimbele dam, etc.

What can you do in Savandurga-

You can do trekking, water activities and rock climbing in the hills.

Best time to visit-

You must visit the place between November to May. This time will be the best for visiting.

9. Chunchi Falls

Planning for a family trip with your loved ones? You can consider going to Chunchi falls for sure. It is more like a picnic spot for everyone where you can find various activities to do. Primarily, it is a waterfall which is situated on the banks of River Arkavati and is named after a couple.

You can experience the waterfall and nature. You can find it on the way to Snagama and Mekedatu. You might not have heard about it a lot but indeed, it is a great place to visit. If you can, you

must experience monsoon at there and trust me, it will not look any less than heaven.

Distance from Bangalore-

It is situated at a distance of 57 Km from the city.

Main spots to visit in Chunchi Falls-

You can visit the place and the visuals.

What to do in Chunchi falls-

The place is an ideal place for having a picnic.

Best time to visit-

You can visit the place between the month of August to February.

10. Horsely Hills

Horsely Hills is a place that is little far from Bangalore but you still can manage visiting it in a day. It is in the interiors of the state Andhra Pradesh and is really a breathtaking view place to visit. However, you really need to know that it comes with an elavation of 1290 metres. You might not be able to do a lot in the city but it doesn’t mean you shouldn’t visit it.

Good food, amazing view, and lovely weather, Horsely hills is a place where you can get all of that. All you need to do is to visit the place, chill there and keep your phone aside. It will give you a break from your daily routine.

Distance from Bangalore-

It is 160 km away from Bangalore.

Main spots to visit in Horsely Hills-

You can visit the zoo, chennakesava temple, kaigal falls, etc.

What to do in Horsely Hills-

You can go trekking as it is at the top of it and relax and see the view.

When to visit-

You can visit the place between August to January.

11. Talakad

If you like visiting some heritage places, this one will surely be the one for you. Talakad is a place which has a history with it. It is on the banks of River Kaveri which gives it a breathtaking view. You can also know a lot about some of the kingdoms such as Pallavas, Gangas, Hoysalas, Vijayanagar, Cholas, etc in Talakad.

It is also known as Kasi and is famous in the south from the same. You can view some temples which you might not have seen as they are some of the ancient temples with some footprints and craftsmanship of earlier times.

Distance from Bangalore-

It is 133 km far away from Bangalore

Main spots to visit in Talakad-

You can visit the temples and some nearby crafted monuments.

What to do in Talakad-

The place is for those who loves history.

When to visit-

There is no specific time for this. You can visit this through-out the year.

12. Mysore

Although you must take out more than a day to visit this city, but if you are short of time, you can still manage visiting it in a day. Mysore is one of the most visited tourist place situated in South India. The city is fulfilled with some amazing buildings and imperial heritage. You can view the production of silk, incense, and sandalwood in the city.

It is a place that attracts people due to its architecture. Apart from this, it is also famous for how they celebrate Dusshera, an Indian festival. You can learn the Ashtanga yoga in the city and every year, more than a lakh people visit Mysore for the same.

Distance from Bangalore-

Mysore is 143 km far away from Bangalore.

Main spots to visit in Mysore-

The whole city deserves to be visited as it has many such historic monuments that are worth visiting.

What can you do in Mysore-

You can roam, shop, visit local markets for silk, sandalwood and even have the lip smacking food in the city.

When to visit-

You can visit the city anytime.

13. Manchinbele

In a mood of a long drive? Go to Manchinbele today by your own vehicle. It is more like a village situated in Karnataka. However, it has everything you would go for. Be it adventures like rappelling, trekking or kayaking or roaming around the village and exploring the reservoir, you can do almost everything in the place without requiring much time or money.

It is a place which is surrounded by the natural beauty and you would love the calming atmosphere of the place which makes you stay there even more than a day. This place isn’t a popular one so not everyone talks about it but it is surely worth visiting.

Distance from Bangalore-

It is a very nearby place, just 36 km far from Bangalore.

Main spots to visit in Manchinbele-

The surroundings , the whole village.

What to do in Manchinbele-

It is a village where you can do trekking, kayaking and rappelling.

When to visit-

There is no such time but we shall say to avoid summers.

14. Big Banyan Tree

 

Have you heard of that famous big banyan tree? No? No problem. We will tell you. Its a place near Bangalore which you can visit just in a day. As weird as it sounds, it is indeed a great place to visit and to plan a picnic as well. It is a colossal banyan tree also known as dodda alada mara.

This place is almost more than 400 years old and you can witness the beauty of nature here without any fail. Don’t think it is like any random tree, it is spread in more than five sections of land and has a big capacity. You can go there for picnic and for any short trip. It will be a place to feel the nature’s abundance.

Distance from Bangalore-

It is 34 km far away from Bangalore.

15. Kokkare Bellur Bird Sanctuary

 

Another known spot for adding in your one day trips from Bangalore is this, Kokkare Bellur Bird Sanctuary. If you are a bird lover, if you like seeing nature and its beauty, this can be the no less than the perfect place for you to visit. It is situated near Bangalore in a village which is called Kokkare.

You can find out many rare species of birds there and see how beautifully they live. For this, you just need to be a silent watcher and don’t have to disturb them no matter what. The administration is very strict about the rules and regulations to save their sanctuary.

Distance from Bangalore-

This place is only situated at a distance of 87 km from the city.

Best time to visit-

You can visit it from November to June.

16. Bheemeshwari

 

If you still did not find any place to visit, you can check out Bheemeshwari which is a town in Karnataka. This place is more like a paradise for those who are into fishing and angling. Apart from that, there are many more activities one shall do there such as rafting, trekking, angling, trekking, camping, wildlife safari, etc.

All these activities will get conducted around the rivers Arkavathi and Cauvery. These are the natural river habitat that gives you a chance to see nature from close. It also has a forest sanctuary nearby where you can witness animals such as leopard, crocodile, deer, wild boars, etc. You can find some exotic fishes such as kingfishers, eagles and many more.

Distance from Bangalore-

It is situated at the distance of 103 km from Bangalore.

Main spots to visit in Bheemeshwari-

You can visit the nearby forest santuary.

What to do in Bheemeshwari-

You can do many activities such as wildlife safari, trekking, camping, angling, rafting, fishing, etc there.

Best time to visit-

It is recommended to visit the place between September to February.

17. Shivagange

 

Shivagange as divine as it sounds, is a known pilgrimage for Hindus. This place is mainly a mountain peak that is situated near Bangalore and has a height of 800 metres. There are many rock structures can be visualized but the main highlight is the Holly bull Nandi due to which it is famous and is considered as a pure place to visit.

The place can also be considered for having activities like trekking. Since it is situated at such height, you will be able to do trekking and see some amazing views of the city. It is not too far place with no much expenses required. We would suggest you to visit there.

Distance from Bangalore-

You need to go 52 km far away from Bangalore.

Main spots to visit in Shivagange-

The main spot is the high mountain peak that you must visit.

What to do-

You can go there and do trekking or take a view from the heights.

Best time to visit-

From the month of August to November.

18. Wonderla

 

Do you have kids who wants to go to some amazing place for spending their day well? Go nowhere but Wonderla. It is n amusement park that has everything you wish for. Located in the highway of Bangalore-Mysore, this place is the perfect one for those who wants some adventure. Although it is a paid place where you need to pay for everything, but it is still worth it.

Be it some fun rides like roller coaster, water park or some rain dance, this place is for everything and everyone. In fact, some of the rides will give you some thrilling experience for sure. You can visit Wonderla amusement park within a day and complete the trip.

Distance from Bangalore-

It is 29 km far away from Bangalore which will not take much time to visit.

Main spots to visit in Wonderla-

There is no such main spot but you can take a tour of the whole amusement park.

What to do in Wonderla-

You can do rain dance, enjoy swimming, take some thrilling rides, and much more.

Best time to visit-

Since it is an amusement park, there is no such time to visit.

19. Yelagiri Hills

Yelagiri Hills is an amazing breathtaking place that is near Bangalore. It is in Vellore district and has an altitude of 1,110.6 meters that is above sea level. In Yelagiri Hills, you can find some rose gardens, orchards and lush green valley that makes your time worth going there. Talking about the height, it is 4,388ft which will give you the visuals of whole city from the top.

There is a lot that you can do in the place. Be it trekking or other such activities, you can do a lot in the place. It also has a man made lake called Punganur which attracts 100s of visitors every day. The locals also organize many programs such as dog show, flower show, etc for attracting the tourists.

Distance from Bangalore-

It is 160 KM away from Bangalore.

Main spots to visit in Yelagiri Hills-

You can visit the hill, man made lake and some nearby gardens of flowers and greenery.

What to do in Yelagiri Hills-

You can do fun activities like trekking and climbing and other than that, watching the beauty will also be worth doing.

When to visit-

There is no such time but you can visit it in spring season.

20. Hassan

If you are not sure with what to do in your one day off from work, just visit Hassan. It is a temple capital of the state and has a lot many places where you can visit. It is not so far place from the main city and can be visited in a single day. Hassan is a place where you can find ancient monuments and structures from some great architecture.

You can visit some beautiful temples and see some statues as well like the great Bahubali statue. Apart from that, there are many dams, theme park, forest reserves and much more places to visit. It is a great place for those who likes knowing about history as it has 12th century temples. Some of the known temples you must visit are Ishvara temple, koavangala temple, hoysala temple. All over, it is a good place to visit.

Distance from Bangalore-

it is situated at 182 km far away from Bangalore.

Main spots to visit in Hassan-

You can visit the temples, forest reserves, theme park, many dams and much more.

What to do in Hassan-

There are a lot of things you can do in Hassan such as rafting, swimming and Kayaking. or head to homestays  near sakleshpura

When to visit-

The main time to visit the place is from November to February.

Wrapping up best one day trips from Bangalore

So these were some of the finest places you must visit in your one day trips from Bangalore. All these places are near Bangalore and you can can experience the visuals of these places within a day. You don’t have to wait for all day long or give it a proper weekend. You can visit some of these places within the radius of 500 kilometers.

Some of the places are that short that you can even complete the trip within 12 hours and it will be worth it for sure. So if you still haven’t visited these places, please take out some time and visit them now. If you think you have something that we did not mention but you want to know about, please feel free to comment down and let us know about the same. We will be more than happy to know your feedback and comments regarding the same.