Summer Holiday Getaway from Bangalore

Misty landscapes covered in several shades of green, breathtaking enough to make anyone skip a heartbeat with their charismatic views. And that is Coorg (Madikeri) for you. There’s more! The falls and their milky water are quite mesmerising. And the cherry on the top has to be the emerald coffee plantations! After soothing your eyes with the views of green and your nose with the aroma of fresh coffee, pay a visit to the lovely lakes that have a spiritual significance among the locals. All thanks to nature’s bounty here, Coorg often becomes the best holiday getaway from Bangalore for nature lovers!

In the Eastern Ghats’s Servarayan ranges lies our next destination Yercaud. The hill station houses many florae that are unique to its biodiversity. Alongside the magnificent greenery, the captivating caves and blissful temples are worth your visit. And that is not all, the waterfalls spread widely over the mountains look like divinity pouring from paradise. A holiday getaway from Bangalore to Yercaud will surely please your soul. And to witness the ravishing Yercaud, first, take a flight to the Tiruchirappalli Airport and then book a cab.

You can call Wayanad the blessed child of mother nature as it is settled amidst a large forest reserve. The diversified fauna and the grandeur of the greens do not fail to enchant anyone. And the charm does not stop here! The pre-historic caves housed in between its thick bushy forest tingle the curious minds with their unexplored secrets. To breathe the freshness of the place to the fullest, we suggest a hotel booking amid the lush greenery. Before that, get your flight booking confirmed. Remember, the nearest airport is in Kozhikode.

The aroma of coffee lures many travellers to Chikmagalur, a charming summer holiday getaway Bangalore. It is just a few hours' cab ride from the Mangalore airport. And when you reach its lap, the shining green coffee plantations will drown you in its beauty. What will make you forget all your tiredness is the elegant pines elevating the serenity of the Mullayanagiri ranges in the backdrop. Once you have spent as much time as your heart desires in the coffee plantations, do explore the numerous mosques, temples and churches.

Ooty has to be on this list of best summer holiday getaways from Bangalore. When you plan to spend your summer here, what you are actually going to do is have a great time exploring vast tea gardens, dazzling waterfalls and breathtaking colonial architecture. Yes, the weather is perfect for all the sightseeing you have planned! While you chalk out your Ooty travel guide and complete your flight booking, here’s something to keep in mind. Ooty is nearest to the Coimbatore airport. But you can reach the place faster from Bangalore by hopping on the troy train!

Can you smell something fishy? Well, do not confuse yourself with the question coined here. Actually, the thing is Bheemeshari located near Bangalore airport and lying in close vicinity to river Cauvery, is all about fishy affairs. The bewildering terrains are flanked by tourists for the fun fishing activities and bird watching. And trust us, you won’t be disappointed as the waters inhabit a diversified range of fishes. Camping by the coast of river Cauvery, eating the freshly cooked fish just out of the water while seeing colourful species of birds, your summer can’t get better. So, for the best summer getaway from Bangalore for fishing and bird watching, Bheemeshwari is what we suggest!

Take a flight to Coimbatore and then find your way to Coonoor, a hill station that adds to the elegance of the Nilgiris. The well-manicured hills of Coonoor are truly admirable and the weather is perfect for a break from the hot summer. And the picture-perfect vistas, oh, your eyes will be in heaven! The best way to enjoy the vistas is from the many viewpoints. And this one is for the adventurous souls! The steep roads leading to the viewpoints also add a touch of thrill to a trip here!

How we all wait for the rain to cool down the hot summer days! On that note, we present to you Agumbe. Lying a few hours from Mangalore airport, this village is the Cherrapunji of South lying in the Western Ghats! Rain is a common occurrence here and that makes it a perfect place near Bangalore to spend your summer holiday. What you can expect to find here in Agumbe is rich biodiversity. And plenty of stunning waterfalls too! While pleasing nature-lovers, Agumbe also has a lot to lure adventure-loving minds. Trekking, hiking, river rafting, the list goes on!

For the history buffs and spiritual souls, Halebidu near the Mysore airport is a must-visit this summer. This town of temples has lots of tales to tell. The ancient carvings on the temples take you back to the 12th century and open doors to the rich cultural history of this town. The intricate works are sure to impress you even if you have no passion for architecture. And the hills standing around the town for ages add just the dose of natural charm this town needs!

This heaven of a place is just a flight to Madurai away from Bangalore. The mountains capped with clouds and the whimsical weather here will be your perfect companion this summer. When you go further into the mountains, the eye-catchy lakes and the misty cliffs will hold on to your heart for a long time. And when you wait on the hills for a sight of the sunset, it will enlighten your whole mind and body. Need we say any more?

Hope you had a good time having a look at these beautiful places around Bangalore. Now it is your turn to savour the flavours of the distinct locations during your summer holiday!