Situated 60 kms to the west of Bangalore, Savandurga, considered to be one of the largest single rock formations in the whole of Asia. It comprises of two hills, Billigudda (white hill) and Karigudda (black hill) and has a temple situated at the foothill and a pond nearby.
Distance: 50.0 km From Bangalore
Distance from Bangalore: 48 km
Best Time: November to May
Known For : Tipu's Drop Bhoga Nandeeshwara Temple Tipu's Summer Residence
Located around 60 kilometres away from Bangalore, Nandi Hills is one such tourist spot that has gradually been discovered by visitors over the years and has now become a well-known weekend getaway. Once used as the summer retreat of Tipu Sultan, Nandi Hills is scattered with shrines and monuments.
Distance from Bangalore: 57 km
Best Time: October to June
Known For : Abbey Falls Raja's Seat Coffee Plantations in Coorg
Located amidst imposing mountains in Karnataka with a perpetually misty landscape, Coorg is the place to be for all nature lovers. This popular coffee-producing hill station is not only popular for its beautiful green hills and the streams cutting right through them. It is one of the most popular hill stations near Bangalore because of its culture and people. The Kodavas, the local population, known for their martial arts, are especially notable for their keen hospitality.
Distance: 248.6 km From Bangalore
Distance from Bangalore: 264 km
Best Time: October to March
Known For : Baba Budangiri Mullayanagiri Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary
If you love the aroma of freshly brewed coffee in the mornings, you are going to love Chikmagalur. Very famously known as the ‘Coffee Land of Karnataka’, Chikmagalur is situated in the foothills of the Mullayangiri Range in Karnataka and stands at an altitude of 3400 feet. Covered on all sides with lush green forests and its tranquil environment (apart from its coffee production), Chikmagalur is among the most popular hill stations near Bangalore and is a quaint getaway from the busy life of the city.
Distance: 243.5 km From Bangalore
Distance from Bangalore: 243 km
Best Time: Throughout the year
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Known For : Nilgiri Mountain Railway Ooty Lake Emerald Lake, Ooty
Ooty, the queen of hill stations and the capital of Nilgiris district, is one of the most popular hill stations near Bangalore, especially as a honeymoon destination. It is famous for its rolling hills, beautiful tea gardens, and cozy climate.
Distance: 273.1 km From Bangalore
Distance from Bangalore: 265 km
Best Time: Throughout the year
Known For : BRT Wildlife Sanctuary Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple Adventure Activities
The Biligiriranga hills, or the BR Hill as they are better known, are a bit of heaven between the Western and the Eastern Ghats, with wonderful floral diversity and a vast variety of fauna as well.
Distance: 170.3 km From Bangalore
Distance from Bangalore: 170 km
Best Time: April to October
Known For : Emerald Lake, Yercaud Pagoda Point Botanical Garden, Yercaud
Nestled in the Shivaroy Hills of Tamil Nadu, Yercaud is a hill station in the Eastern Ghats steeped in abundant greenery. Commonly called ‘Ooty of the Poor’, this region has a history dating back to the time of the British. Located at an altitude of 4970 feet, Yercaud is known for its vast expanses of coffee plantations and great weather.
Distance: 230.0 km From Bangalore
Distance from Bangalore: 230 km
Best Time: October to June
Known For : Hogenakkal Falls Mettur Dam Melagiri Hills
Hogenakkal is where the Kaveri river splits into multiple streams of waterfalls, making it arguably the most heavenly place in the state. The neighbouring regions and small villages that surround this place are breathtaking, making your holiday a perfect amalgamation of relaxation and discovery. Hogenakkal hill station is close to Bangalore and is located only 125 kms away.
Distance: 127.2 km From Bangalore
Distance from Bangalore: 127 km
Best Time: October to March
There are a plethora of hill stations in the state of Karnataka which are perfect for a getaway. Among this is a place named Sakleshpur which is Karnataka’s best kept secret. This quaint hill station is not to be missed out while planning a weekend getaway. This foggy and misty hill station elevated at 950 meters, peacefully lies nestled in the Western Ghats. The hill station is cocooned with the aroma of the coffee, tea, cardamom and cinnamon. Affectionately known as “Poor man’s Ooty”, this hill station is surrounded by hills covered with lush green trees and is filled with serenity.
Distance: 221.1 km From Bangalore
Distance from Bangalore: 221 km
Known For : Kudremukh Trek Kudremukh National Park Hanuman Gundi Falls
With the promise of a picturesque view of a mountain in the shape of a horse face, Kudremukh is famous for its biodiversity and scenic beauty. Kudremukh also has some of the best trekking routes in south India making it an exciting hill station near Bangalore.
Distance: 330 km From Bangalore
Best Time: October to May
Nicknamed 'Andhra Ooty', this hill station located near Madanapalle town is one of the three hill stations in Andhra Pradesh. With its peaks kissing the clear blue sky, a panoramic view of the virgin green cover, sweet chirpings of the birds, colourful flora on the pathways, this place is surely going to take your breath away.
Distance: 143.7 km From Bangalore
Distance from Bangalore: 143 km
Known For : Munnar Tea Plantations Atukkad Waterfalls Rose Garden Munnar
The idyllic hill station Munnar - famous for its tea estates, exotic lush greenery and craggy peaks, is located in the Western Ghats, in the state of Kerala. It serves as the commercial centre for some of the world’s largest tea estates. In addition, Munnar has many protected areas which are home to endemic and highly endangered species like the Nilgiri Thar and the Neelakurinji.
Distance: 477.1 km From Bangalore
Distance from Bangalore: 477 km
Best Time: September to May
Known For : Green Valley View (Suicide Point) Kodaikanal Lake Bear Shola Falls
Located in the state of Tamil Nadu, Kodaikanal is a stunning hill station near Bangalore. When you think of Kodaikanal, you think of a wonderful climate, cliffs covered in mist, cloud-capped mountains and beautiful lakes and valleys, and once you visit this hill station, you will find that every bit of what you have imagined it to be is true. Nestled amidst the rolling slopes of the Palani Hills in Tamil Nadu, Kodaikanal stands at an altitude of 7200 feet above sea level and has a cool, pleasant climate all year round. Kodaikanal means the gift of the forests.
Distance: 466.0 km From Bangalore
Distance from Bangalore: 465 km
Best Time: September to May
Anthargange is at an altitude of 1712 meters from sea level and with its rocky boulders, small caves and dense plantation forest it is one of the best getaways for trekking, rock climbing and cave exploration enthusiasts.
Distance: 67.9 km From Bangalore
Distance from Bangalore: 67 km
Best Time: October to March
Known For : Banasura Sagar Dam Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary Chembra Peak
Replete with enchanting waterfalls, historical caves, comfortable resorts and homestays, this popular town is famous for its spice plantations and wildlife.
Distance: 277.5 km From Bangalore
Distance from Bangalore: 276 km
Best Time: Throughout the year
Known For : Sim's Park Dolphin's Nose Ketti Valley
One of the most beautiful and serene hill stations near Bangalore, Coonoor is the second largest hill station in the wonderful Nilgiri Hills of the Western Ghats. It is situated at an altitude of 1930 meters and just 19 km from Ooty and is known as the Jewel of the Nilgiris. It is usually visited along with Ooty.
Distance: 291.4 km From Bangalore
Distance from Bangalore: 284 km
Best Time: October to March
Kodachadri Hills serves as a stunning backdrop of evergreen forests to the town of Maravanthe. Located in the Western Ghats at a height of 4411 feet above the sea level, they also proves to be one of the good trekking trails, beginning at the South Kanara Forest.
Distance: 412.9 km From Bangalore
Distance from Bangalore: 413 km
Known For : Punganur Lake Nature Park Jalagamparai Falls
A quaint little hill station located in Vellore, Yelagiri is just three hours away from Bangalore, making it the perfect spot for a quick weekend getaway. Spread a little over 30 square kilometres, and at a height of over 1100 metres above sea level, Yelagiri offers its tourists some beautiful places like the Jalagamparai falls, sweeping orchards and rose garden, among others. The ideal destination for nature lovers, Yelagiri is a town that is completely off the beaten tourist trail, lending it a quieter and much more peaceful vibe compared to other more famous hill stations nearby. Originally belonging to the Zamindar family of Yelagiri, the hill station began to gain popularity since the colonial rule, when it was used by the British as a summer getaway. Ever since then, it has been one of the hidden gems of South India, replete with rocky hills and natural scenic beauty, making it the perfect place to take a break from the fast-paced city life.
Distance: 161.2 km From Bangalore
Distance from Bangalore: 161 km
Best Time: November to February
A one of a kind experience in perhaps one of the most bio-diverse regions in the world, the Sita Nadi river rafting is an unparalleled experience. Agumbe is known for its incredible forests along the ghat sections, conservation projects and amazing climate throughout the year. It can be reached through an overnight bus journey from Bangalore.
Distance: 347.0 km From Bangalore
Distance from Bangalore: 347 km
Bellikkal is one of those places where you can completely relax, without having to worry about a 'to-do' list for your vacations and yet experience mountains that will steal your breath away. Instead of having a hundred places to offer, it will take you by its beauty, calmness and serenity.
Distance: 264.9 km From Bangalore
Distance from Bangalore: 258 km
Best Time: Throughout the year
Anthargange is situated in the Kolar district of Karnataka in the Shathashrunga range, about 70 km from Bangalore. The mountains at an altitude of 1712 meters from sea level with rocky boulders, small caves and dense plantations are one of the best getaways for trekking, rock climbing and cave exploration enthusiasts.
Known For : Elk Falls Longwood Shola Trekking
Kotagiri is a smallest and oldest hill station, nestled in the lap of Nilgiri Hills bounded by surroundings that exhibit peace and tranquillity. A hill town that was first noticed by the British as their summer home away from the heat of plains, today, it is again gaining popularity among tourists as a popular hill station near Bangalore.
Distance: 301.4 km From Bangalore
Distance from Bangalore: 353 km
Best Time: December to May
Known For : Ulipooni Wildlife Sanctuary Vagamon Meadows Pine Hill
1100 meters above the sea, far away from the loud city culture, lush greenery and serenity to gift every visitor, Vagamon could be your quiet offbeat hill station in Kerala away from maddening tourist crowds.
Distance: 554.3 km From Bangalore
Distance from Bangalore: 557 km
Best Time: Throughout the year
Situated at 1500m above sea level in the Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu, Valparai is an obscure yet tranquil hill station in the Anamalai Hills. Its alluring combination of grassy knolls, clean air, and picturesque sights entice tourists from all over the country and beyond, rendering it one of the most sought-after destinations in the southern region of the Western Ghats.
Distance: 450 km From Bangalore
Distance from Bangalore: 464 km
Known For : Hebbe Falls Kalahatti Falls Z Point
A hill-station of widespread views and scents of beautiful gardens, Kemmanagundi or KR hills, homes the tallest peak of Karnataka, Mullayanagiri.
Distance: 273.2 km From Bangalore
Distance from Bangalore: 261 km
Best Time: September to May
With an ominous name which means 'Mountain of Death', Koli Hills are a mountain range located in the Namakkal district of Tamil Nadu. It is relatively untouched by commercial tourism and therefore has retained most of its natural magnificence.
Distance: 259.3 km From Bangalore
Distance from Bangalore: 288 km
Anthargange is situated in the Kolar district of Karnataka in the Shathashrunga range, about 70 km from Bangalore. The mountains at an altitude of 1712 meters from sea level with rocky boulders, small caves and dense plantations are one of the best getaways for trekking, rock climbing and cave exploration enthusiasts.
Best Time: October to March
Known For : Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary Chembara peak Soochipara Falls
62 kms off Kozhikode is Vythiri, a popular resort town famous for its old-world charm of cottages, log huts & treehouse accommodations cosily nestled in the forests of Wayanad. Situated at an altitude of 700 metres, Vythiri in Wayanad comprises of 18 villages.
Distance: 296.0 km From Bangalore
Distance from Bangalore: 289 km
Best Time: October to Apr
In the Sahyadri Hills of North Karnataka, Yana is a quaint Hill Station with a beauty that casts a spell and hills to appeal to the direst trekkers. Tucked in between one of the richest biodiversity centres of the world, Yana is a small hill station with immense beauty enough to captivate any soul that lays eyes on it. A small village located just 140 km from Hubli; Yana is famous as a centre of adventure, wildlife and religion hence proving to be the perfect getaway destination.
Distance: 460 km From Bangalore
Distance from Bangalore: 439 km
Known For : Ramadevara Betta Ramnagara Hills Ramdevara Temple
Set amidst the tall granite hills and lush green surroundings, Ramnagaram is a popular weekend getaway for the people in Bengaluru. The landscape surrounding Ramnagaram will seem familiar to anyone who is into Bollywood movies because it appears so frequently in the iconic movie Sholay. The old granite formation and boulders are where most of this movie was shot thus immortalising these hills forever.
Best Time: November to February
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