5 Hill Stations near Bengaluru (India) for a Cool Weekend Getaway

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The luxury of spending a month at your Granny’s home with your mother may not be available to your kids anymore; however, the idea of a quick weekend getaway is something that was not so popular in that era but is accessible to your kids in present times. There’s no dearth of picturesque hill stations if you are living in the Bangalore city. Here’s a list of 5 hillocks that lie at Under 250 Kilometers distance from the silicon valley of India:

Situated at a distance of 58 kms, Nandi Hills named after Lord Shiva’s bull Nandi is famous for its panoramic views from Tipu’s drop – a cliff that was used to throw prisoners down to death during Tipu Sultan’s regime. Nandi Hills is a destination for thrillseekers as paragliding, cycling and biking options are readily available. (Image: Instagram)

Horsley Hills offers a stretch that’s surrounded by Eucalyptus, Jacaranda, Allamanda, Gulmohars and Sandalwood trees. The place is famous for the Horsley Hills zoo, Gali Banda, Gangotri Lake and Mallamma Temple. Also, do not miss the Zorbing experience at this beautiful hill station. (Image: Instagram)

Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary, Mullayanagiri Peak, Hebbe Falls, Coffee plantations and 3 large caves give a lot to explore to visitors of Chikmagalur. The place is serene as well as perfect to find solace with your partner, or pick your rucksack and trek through the lush green surroundings. (Image: Instagram)

Lastly, a trip to Wayanad will need you to cover 275 kms from Bangalore however it is absolutely worth your time. The place is a large forested region and houses Bandipur National Park and Nagarhole National Park. The Edakkal Caves and Soochipara Falls are a treat for the little travelers. (Image: Network18 Creative)

Yercaud is famous for its natural beauty rendered by coffee, cardamom and black pepper plantations, besides orange, jackfruit and guava orchards. The place is a perfect spot for hiking through the forests, or for enjoying a picnic by the waterfalls. (Image: Instagram)