7 Best Places To Visit Near Bangalore By Bus

Bangalore is the capital city of Karnataka and is a travel hotspot with a lot of attractions like Lalbagh Botanical Gardens,ISKCON Temple and more. In addition to this, Bangalore is also well connected to other top sightseeing locations to visit by bus. All the visits to these places can be covered in a single day such that a planned trip can take you to Bangalore city tour along with the attractions near Bangalore. Let's get the places to visit near bangalore by bus with distance.

1.Bannerghatta National Park

Bannerghatta National Park is at a distance of around 21 km from Bangalore. It was declared as a national park in 1974  with ancient temples in the park and it is a destination for trekking and hiking. It has a wide range of species that can be explored in a safari drive from Bangalore up to 6 km.

2.Mysore Palace

The Mysore Palace is at a distance of around 146 km from Bangalore. It is also known as Amba Vilas Palace which is a historical palace and a royal residence of the Odayar dynasty. It is a popular tourist destination and has been converted to an archaelogical museum with the display of jewels and some exquisite potraits that belong to Odayars.

3.Skandagiri Hills

Skandagiri, also known as Kalavara Durga is a mountain at a distance of 62 km from Bangalore. It is the best place to view the sunrise and is known as night trekking spot as it is the best spot to see the beauty of the stars shining in the night. There is also a temple of Lord Shiva on the top of the hill and this peak is about 1350 meters high. 

4. Nandi Hills

The Nandi Hills is at a distance of around 67 km from Bangalore and was built by Tippu Sultan. During the time of the Chola Kings, these hills were called Anandagiri and during Tipu Sultan’s time, these hills were also known as Nandidurga. The Vidanga Nandi Temple built by the 1300 year old Dravidians is located on top of this hill. 

5.Wonderla

Wonderla is on Mysore road, 34 km from Bangalore and is a popular amusement park with adventurous rides, land rides and water rides along with special rides for children are the top attractions in Wonderla to enjoy your time with fun and entertainment.

6. Chunchi Falls

Chunchi Falls is a waterfall from Arjavati river and is located at a distance of around 90 km from Bangalore. It can be found on route to Mekedatu(a rock valley where the river flows surrounded by forest) and Sangam( a place where 3 rivers join).

7. Nrityagram

Nrityagram is located at a distance of around 37 km from Bangalore. The word Nrityagram means “Dance Village” which was India’s first modern Gurukul school for Indian classical dances in the form of a dance village in 1990 that was set up by Protima Gauri, famous Odissi dancer. This residential school offers training in various Indian classical dances like Kuchipudi, Kathakali, Manipuri, Kathak, Bharatnatyam, Kuchipudi, Kathak and more forms.

One can visit all these attractions near Bangalore by bus and have a remarkable journey exploring the scenic views near Bangalore. Cover visits at all the attractions near Bangalore in this enchanting tour with everlasting memories.