Bangalore is located close to western ghats and there are many beautiful destinations near to it that you can explore during weekends. Most of them are just a short drive from Bangalore.



Munnar: It is a mesmerizing hill station known for its mystic mountains and alluring natural beauty. It is nestled in Western Ghats in the Idukki district of the Kerala. Munnar is surrounded by sprawling lush green tea estates and is blessed with pleasant climate that provides rejuvenating environment to the visitors. There are numerous attractions in and around the town including serene lakes, flowing streams, picturesque mountain peaks, and rare flora and fauna. You can undertake some interesting activities in Munnar like trekking, visiting the tea states, boating, cycling, paragliding etc. If you are a wildlife enthusiast, make sure to visit the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary for a jungle safari. It is a heavenly place that provides stunning views of low flying clouds.  Munnar is also known for Neelakurinchi, a rare wild orchid, that usually blooms once in 12 years. For an enjoyable, safe and comfortable trip with your family, book Bangalore to Munnar car rental.



Madikeri: Madikeri is an ideal hill station for those looking for a relaxing holiday in the lap of nature. It is part of the Coorg district and is a popular weekend getaway from Bangalore. Madikeri provides a great bouquet of natural, historical as well as spiritual attractions that caters to all types of tourists, which makes it a wholesome tourist destination. The town was made famous by the Britishers who fell in love with its lovely climate and stunning location. They relished the place for more than 100 years and started calling it as 'Scotland of India.' Nowadays some people call it 'Kashmir of the South India', because of its amazing beauty and stunning landscape.

Description of Madikeri is incomplete without mentioning its wonderful coffee gardens, cardamom estates, and aromatic black pepper farm. Coffee produced in Madikeri is famous all across the world and many people visit the place specially to take a tour of the coffee gardens and enjoy the freshness of coffee. If you planning to travel from Bangalore, you can easily book Bangalore to Madikeri taxi online. Tourists can plan their visit to Madikeri to take part in festivals like Kalipodhu, Kaveri Sankramana, Puttari, and Dasara. Karaga festival is celebrated during Navaratri and witnessed by a lot of tourists.



Hogenakkal: It is a small village populated on the banks of River Kaveri and famous for the Hogenakkal Falls. The village is located in The Dharampuri District of Tamil Nadu. The waterfall is produced by the Kaveri River that is distributed into multiple streams at Hogenakkal. It is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in India and because of its magnificence, it is often called as the Niagara Falls of India. If you are an expert swimmer, you can do swimming in the stream near the waterfalls. The surrounding region has breathtaking natural beauty that should definitely be explored. Trekkers can opt to go for scenic treks along the Melagiri Hills which will provide panoramic views of lush greenery and refreshing environment. If you hire one of the Bangalore to Hogenakkal cabs, you will have a relaxing journey.