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Bangalore, the capital city of the state of Karnataka, is a
progressing city. Also known as the 'Silicon Valley of India', the city
takes pride in the booming IT industry. The city is also home to numerous
palaces, gardens, museums, art galleries etc. Discos and pubs remain open
till late night, making the city a hotspot for tourists and travellers
from all across the world.
Conveniently located in the state of Karnataka, Bangalore acts as a
gateway to a number of weekend excursions. Mysore is not a big distance
from here and so is a perfect weekend destination. The Mysore Palace is
one of the key attractions of the city. One can also pay a visit to the
Bandipur National Park in Karnataka. Nagarhole National Park, Wayanad and
Mudumalai are the other ideal destinations to spend your weekends.
Bangalore – Mysore Palace (140 km) – Bangalore
From
Bangalore head towards the city of Mysore to enjoy and appreciate the
astounding beauty of the Mysore Palace, a brilliant collection of
exquisite carvings and works of art from all parts of the world. The
special Dussehra-paintings are created in such a way that seeing from any
angle it appears to be coming towards you. Today, the palace stands in the
form of a museum. No wonder, the beauty and charm of the palace are still
intact and makes every excursion trip to this place a dream to come back.
Originally built in wood the palace suffered sever damages in a fire in
1897 AD, only to be rebuilt in 1912 AD.
Bangalore – Bandipur National Park (215 km) –
Bangalore
Ride the wild side of the state of Karnataka at the Bandipur National
Park. Spreading over an area of 874.20 sq km, the national park is also a
Tiger Reserve. Other animals that can easily be spotted include elephant,
spotted deer, sambar, sloth bear, four-horned antelope and Nilgiri langur.
Bangalore – Nagarhole National Park (210 km) – Bangalore
Visit a national park that was a hunting preserve of the erstwhile rulers
of Mysore. Set up in the year 1955, the park covers an area of 644 sq. km.
The park has recently been renamed the Rajiv Gandhi National Park. Embark
on an elephant or a jeep safari to spot animals like sloth bear, jungle
cat, civet, four-horned antelope, spotted deer, elephant, wild dog, flying
fox, tiger, panther, gaur among others.
Bangalore – Wayanad (282 km)– Bangalore
One of the finest options of a weekend excursions trip is to drive to
Wayanad, a mist-clad hill station on the Western Ghats in the state of
Kerala. Lying at an altitude ranging between 700 m and 2,100 m, Wayanad
has attractions like the Pookat Lake, the Kuruvadweep Island, the
Thirunelly Temple, the Pazhassi Tomb and the Glass Temple of Kottamunda
among others.
Bangalore – Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary (224 km)–
Bangalore
Escape to the Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctaury (Tamil Nadu) that is blessed
with thickly wooded hills, plateaus, deep valleys, waterfalls, rivers,
streams and marshes. The Ooty-Mysore Highway runs through the park,
separating Mudumalai from Bandipur. The animal inmates of the park include
elephant, gaur, langur, tiger, leopard, chital, sloth bear, barking deer,
four-horned antelope, sambar, hyena, wild dog, spotted deer, jackal, mouse
deer etc. Capture some of the exciting moments to make your excursion trip
memorable.
