Bannerghatta National Park
Located 22 kilometers (14 miles) from Bangalore, this
beautiful national park is home to one of the richest natural zoological
reserves, with 10 reserve forests within its boundaries. It's situated in
picturesque surroundings and has a wide variety of fauna. Among the attractions
are the crocodiles, picnic corner, a serpentarium, pets corner, and lion
safari. The Butterfly Park here is the first one in India. Elephant rides are
also possible, usually on weekends.
Dodda Alada Mara
Dodda Alada Mara is a big banyan tree, located 28 kilometers
(17 miles) from Bangalore at Ramohalli. This gigantic tree is assumed to be 400
years old, sprawling over 3 acres.
Neeladri Amusement Park
This amusement park, 28 kilometers (17 miles) from the city,
is a combination of a water park and a theme park. It's set on 30 acres of
sprawling landscape, located off Hosur Road, behind Electronic City .
Wonder La
Wonder La, the amusement park, is located 40 kilometers (25
miles) from Bangalore, on Mysore Road. Incorporating the latest technologies,
the park offers several excitements to visitors. Its features also include dry
rides and wet rides. This can be an ideal place for spending weekends not only
for the kids, but for all age groups. A resort opened there recently.
Muthyalamaduvu
This famous picnic spot, 40 kilometers (25 miles) from
Bangalore in Anekal, has an enchanting waterfall and a small temple. It's also
known as Pearl Valley. Muthyalu means "pearls" and maduvu means
"pond" or "pool" in Kannada, the local language of
Karnataka.
Ramanagaram
Located 49 kilometers (30 miles) south west of Bangalore,
Ramanagaram is a great place for adventure seekers and rock climbers. Another
attraction in Ramanagaram is the silk cocoon marketing center.
Shivaganga
Shivaganga, located 56 kilometers (35 miles) from Bangalore
is an interesting hill with four faces and a height of 4,600 feet. It's also
known as Dakshin Kashi. The hill looks like a Nandi from the east, Ganesh from
the west, a linga from the south, and cobra with its hood spread from the north
side. The hill has two famous shrines, dedicated to Lord Gangadeshwara and
Goddess Honnadevi, and a fresh water spring called Pathala Ganga.
Savandurga
Situated 60 kilometers (37 miles) from Bangalore, this place
is famous for the Savandurga Hill and the temple. Savandurga is formed by two
hills known locally as Karigudda (black hill) and Biligudda (white hill). It's
believed to be one of the largest monolith hills in the world.
Nandi Hills
Nandi Hills, 60 kilometers (37 miles) from Bangalore, is a
beautiful hill fortress. It was one of the popular retreats of Tipu Sultan,
known as the Tiger of Mysore. Tipu's Drop, a 600 meter high cliff face,
provides a magnificent panoramic view of the beautiful terrain. Nandi Hills is
a highly popular getaway destination of Bangaloreans to beat the heat of the
sun during the summer. Those who reach the top of the hill by climbing the
1,175 steps are rewarded with a splendid view of the city.
Devarayadurga
Devarayadurga, 65 kilometers (40 miles) from Bangalore, is a
hill station in Tumkur. It's a good place for trekking and rock climbing. Apart
from Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple built in Dravidian style, Namadha chilume
-- a natural spring coming of the surface of the rock -- is also there.
About PRABISH BISHUNGKHE
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