tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37273111111245870192012-02-09T00:05:40.688-08:00My experiece of places to visit in and around bangaloreAbhaynoreply@blogger.comBlogger151100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3727311111124587019.post-46886012269567826482012-01-28T10:42:00.000-08:002012-01-28T10:42:25.129-08:00

Most precious tourist destinations in Karntaka are either on Cauvery basin or in Western ghats. So what’s special about Coorg, located in western ghats Corrg host Talkaveri, origin of river Cauvery. The mischievous Ganesha drop the Sage Agasthia’s pot (Sanskrit: Kamandalam) that was filled with Shiva’s blessing, river Cauvery at this very place and Cauvery started flow from here on. '

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This is the one of the most happening malls in the town, and currently (Nov 2010) it is celebrating shopping festival with wonders of the world. It's decorated as a bride with colors and lights attracting all from across the town and state.While it offers great options for shopping the foodies need to not get disappointed for any reason, the food court here offers large varieties of cuisines from

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Cavery basin is full of beautiful and adventures destinations. Galibore is one such spot. It is about 110km from Bangalore city on Kanakapura road. It's an wonderful destination, good for a day trip, overnight stay or for longer duration. Reaching GaliboreIt's about 110 Km from Bangalore, if you start early, say about 7:00 AM then it would take less than 150 mins to reach Galibore. Hit Kanakpura

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Innovative Film City (IFC) is a fanstasgtic place for people of all age group. It's an amazing experience to see fun, excitement, innovation, learning and fear, all in one campus. IFC is located at about 25 kms south of Bangalore on Bangalore Mysore highway in bidadi industrial area.The ExperienceI loved the place. Though it's little heavy on the pocket, but is worth spending the money for the

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Hoggenikaal is in Tamil Nadau, a southern state of India. About 3 to 4 hours from Bangalore, it's located on state border of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Hoggenikal is not just another water falls on the Kaveri river, it's set of about 9 bursts of water that falls from as much as 20m ht at some places. The staring Gorge of Hoggenikals attracts the most of attention, and a unique experience in

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Yercaud is located in eastern ghats, about 30 kms from salem, Tamil Nadu, a southen state of India. This place less to know most and few call it poor-man's ooty. Whatever, thanks to all, this not so famous destination gave me my best holiday in Bangalore. Last week of Nov 2008, we packed our bags and drove down towards ester ghats, what followed was simply amazing experience.Route taken -

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Kudremukh is located in wester ghats (wester karnataka) about 300 kms from Bangalore city. What you see here is amazing lush green ghats, full of paddy fields, tea estates and dense forest. Kudremukh once better know for iron ore minning is a very unique experience in itself. If you love nature then this is the best place in Karnataka.Travel Plan: Kudremukh (Kalsa) is about 300 kms from Bangalore

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This is a fantastic trek. Located at less about 2 hours of driver from bangalore (from Kanakpura road), it's a amazing trekking site on banks of river Cauvery. One more wonderful place to relax and enjoy. It's calm, beautiful and worth visiting.Travel TimeIt's about 90 kms from Bangalore (M.G. Road). Roads are pretty ok. To reach, you need to catch kanakpura highway.Other locations close

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Mysore zoo is arguably one of the best zoo in India. is located in Mysore city it hosts large number of animal and bird familes. This is a lovely place for people of all age group, be it kids, youth or elders, Mysore zoo is worth visiting once.Mysore zoo was created way back in 1892 during the rule of wodeyars here. Since it's inception it has been center of attaction for tourists who visit

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Situated on outskirts of srirangapatnam on the bank of river kaveri (stream of kaveri)is this beautiful resort, Young Island. This resort surrounded by nature is a perfect weekend destination. An ideal location to come out of traffic chaos of Bangalore and relax to a quality time with your family and friends.Young Island can be a overnight stay or just a day event(you can plan your stay elsewhere

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Situated on outskirts of Bangalore off Mysore road, Wonderla is an Amusement park with package full of fun and thrill. Be it family, teens or anyone else, they are sure to enjoy this place. Wonderla has good number of land and water rides. Apart from this the major center of attraction is laser show and cinemagic.Wonderla opens at 11:00 AM and shuts down by 7:00 PM.Travel Time: 30 mins drive

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It’s located about 60 kms north of Bangalore, off Hyderabad Highway. Once you get out of snail moving Bangalore traffic (that is you reach Hebbal flyover) you can zoom through till you reach the left turn where you deviate from main highway. You really need to be vigilant as the sign board is dull. There are good chances that you may miss this left turn.Road after left is not so bad. You pass

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Lumpini Park is located on outer-ring road very close to Hebbal flyover (North Bangalore). If you are travelling from MG Road, take right on Hebbel flyover (don’t take the fly over). After you take this right, you need to drive for about 2 to 3 kms and then you see car parks on left for lumpini park.If you stay anywhere in and around sarjapur road, koramangala, outer ring road, ITPL / Whitefield

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It is located about 130 Kms from Bangalore on Bangalore-Mysore highway. You need to take right after you cross Srirangapatnam. Road till this point is probably the best in road in the state of Karnataka. From this deviation, it’s less than 10 kms and as the distance is less you really need not worry about roads, they are ok.Read more about Bangalore Mysore highway on http://

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Namaskar.Hello and Welcome to my blog on places to visit in and around bangalore. I always love to move around like most of you but after marriage and then a lovely kid, I really need to plan my trips thoroughly.In this blog, I am putting down my suggestions of few places in and around bangalore from a family men's perspective. So if you are new to Bangalore and planning a short trip, then you

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