§ Day Trips & Escapes

Beyond
the city.

Palaces, coffee hills, ancient ruins — Bengaluru is the perfect base for South India's greatest escapes.

Illuminated Mysore Palace glowing golden at night with hundreds of light bulbs against dark blue sky
150 km3 hrs drive

Mysore

Mysore Palace, Chamundi Hills, silk sarees

Misty green coffee plantation on rolling hills with morning fog and lush tropical trees in Coorg
250 km5 hrs drive

Coorg

Coffee estates, Abbey Falls, Namdroling Monastery

Dramatic sunrise over misty hills with orange and pink sky, rocky terrain, and a lone tree silhouette
60 km1.5 hrs drive

Nandi Hills

Sunrise views, Tipu Sultan's Drop, cycling

Lush green mountain range with waterfalls, misty peaks, and dense forest in the Western Ghats
240 km4.5 hrs drive

Chikmagalur

Mullayanagiri peak, coffee estates, Bhadra wildlife

Ancient stone temple ruins with giant granite boulders and dramatic rocky landscape at golden hour in Hampi
340 km6 hrs drive

Hampi

Vijayanagara ruins, Virupaksha Temple, boulder landscapes

Explore Bengaluru itself

Discover the city's iconic landmarks and hidden gems.