Top 7 Hill Stations around Bangalore

When one thinks of short weekend getaways close to Bangalore, the beautiful trekking trails around Bangalore are the first ones to strike. If you move further, you can explore several beautiful rolling hill resorts on different directions of Bangalore City. Though there are several majestic summer getaways, here are the 10 best hill stations around Bangalore within 300 km order by their proximity to the city.

Horsley Hills

Horsley Hills is a famous Hill Station in Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh. Situated at an altitude of 1265 meters, Horsley Hills is an exciting place to visit. The old name of Horsley Hills was Yenugu Mallamma Konda. According to the legend there used to be a little girl named Mallamma who was taken care by Elephants. Later the place is named after W.D. Horsley, the Collector of Cuddapah district. He visited this place and was impressed by the beauty of the hills and chose this spot for his summer residence. It is one of the ideal weekend getaways from Bangalore.

Top Places to visit in Gokarna

Gokarna is a small town in the Uttara Kannada District of Karnataka. It is a famous pilgrimage center and also a tourist spot because of its beautiful beaches. The prime attraction of the Gokarna is the Mahabaleshwar temple which houses the Atmalinga. The name of the town Gokarna is derived from two words, Go and Karna, which means cow's ear.

Sri Mahabaleshwar Temple:- At a distance of 500 m from Gokarna Bus Station, Sri Mahabaleshwar Temple is one of the important Hindu pilgrimage centers in South India. This temple is regarded second only to the Kashi Vishwanatha Temple in Varanasi and is often called the Dakshina Kashi. This temple is very ancient and enhanced through several centuries.

TOP EXCITING MONSOON ROAD TRIPS FROM BANGALORE

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Monsoon in Western Ghats in India is mesmerising and if you love driving then there is nothing more pleasurable than driving during Monsoon in Western ghats. The rains in the Western Ghats creates magic all around. It turns the hills green. 

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Nandi Hills:

Distance:  60 Kms from Bangalore