Bangalore - Weekend trip - Barapole River Rafting,Coorg

Barapole offers one of the best rafting stretches in South India. It has a lot to offer for those with an inclination to adventure – the Western Ghats to trek in, wildlife sanctuaries and three rivers to quench one’s thirst for adventure. Among the three is the Barapole or Kithu Kakathu River. This short river that originates in Coorg, flows through the Brahmagiri range and meets the Arabian Sea winding its way through Kerala. A rafting trip on this river is great fun be it on the Upper Barapole river or the stretch downstream.Atleast 2ngts & 3 days is required if you want to enjoy other sight seeing,adventure & trekking activities.
Route map.. http://www.southernriveradventures.com/page_files/map.gif
Season:
June - November. The full day and 2 day trip are available from September to November. When the water levels have dropped to more manageable and safe flows.Reasonable level of fitness is required. Minimum number of 8 - 10 guests to run a trip. Secure foot wear for rafting. No pregnant guests. No long loose clothing. Minimum age 16 years.For more details..
http://www.aquaterra.co.in/barapole_river_coorg_rafting.html
http://www.getoffurass.com/trip_coorgraft.htm

Bangalore - Weekendtrip - Wayanad

Wayanad is about 282 Kms, South West of Bangalore. This place is popular for hill stations, floral beauty and forests.The vast stretches of mist - capped mountains green meadows of valleys, white water springs, blue water lakes and wild forest fabricate the splendid natural beauty of Wayanad.The name is derived from 'Vayal Nadu' means - the village of paddy fields.It is set high on the majestic Western Ghats with altitudes ranging from 700 to 2100m. There are various places of touristic,ecological,religious & historic importance in the district.The natural scenic beauty of Wayanad and its rich natural resources offer several opportunities for adventure tourism. The hills rocks and valley which make the very unique character of Wayanad provide a lot for catering to the ever increasing demand for adventure tourist.
While travelling from Mysore take the NH 212 . At a place called Gundlupet the road forks , one goes to Ooty and the other goes to Sultan Batheri , which is a small town of Wayanad .This road passes through Bandipur forest and then through the Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary which is the Kerala state border. The roads are good. Kozhikode airport at Karippur is the nearest airport.For road map and more informations http://www.wayanad.com/htm/map.htm

Bangalore - Weekend trip - Shravanabelagola

Shravanbelgola is an important Jain pilgrim center, located 157 Kms from Bangalore. It has a 17 meters high monolithic statue of Lord Bahubali. The symmetry in stone was created around 983 AD by Chamundraya. Mahamastakabhisheka is a ceremony held once in every 12 years where the statue is anointed with milk, curds, ghee, saffron and gold coins.
Shravanabelagola is well-known for its senic beauty as well as for its religious sanctity.Some villages in te neighbourhood of Shravanabelagola like Halebelagola also contaion several Jaina temples. But the more prominent of them are the villages of Jinanathapura and Kambadahalli which contains Jaina monuments of considerable antiquity.Jinanathapura is about 1.6 Km to the north of Shravanabelagola & Kambadahalli is about a 1.5 Km to the south.
Getting to Shravanbelgola : Bangalore - Nelamangala - Kunigal - Hirisave - Shravanabelagola.
From Bangalore take Tumkur road (NH4) to reach Nelamangala (Approx 28 kms). From Nelamangala take left turn to drive along Bangalore-Mangalore highway (NH48). Kunigal town is on the way approx 46 kms from Nelamangala. Continue on the NH48 till you reach Hirisave, from here take a left turn - a state highway connects Hirisave to Shravanabelagola.

Bangalore - Weekend trip - Ooty

Ooty is about 290 Kms from Bangalore.Ooty, the capital of Nilgiri district, is popularly known as the "Queen of hill stations' .The height of the hills in the Nilgiri range varies between 2280 and 2290 metres, the highest peak being Doddabetta at a height of 2623 metres.Prime Attractions of Ooty includes Botanical Gardens,St Stephen's Church,Government Museum,Kalhatty Falls,Kandal Cross Shrine,Mini Garden and Rose Garden,Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park & Ooty Lake.Activities includes Forest walks in and around Ooty, Avalanche,Paragliding,Horse riding & Boating.
The drive from Bangalore to Ooty runs over reasonably well-maintained state highways.
Getting to Ooty :Bangalore-Mysore-Nanjanguda-Bandipur National park - Mudumallai - Ooty.
If you are planning to visit Ooty between November and March then the whole town is yours to enjoy, but do bundle up because the mercury dips to zero degrees C sometimes. However, take along warm clothing for the evening and the nights, irrelevant of the season, as there's always a nip in the Ooty evening air.
For more details http://www.hill-stations-india.com/ooty/

Bangalore - Weekend trip - Angsana Oasis Spa and Resort

Angsana Oasis Spa & Resort is located 24 kilometers from M.G. Road, northwest of Bangalore on Doddaballapur Main Road. A 45-minute drive from Bangalore Airport, it strikes a perfect balance between rustic beauty and modern conveniences.Recreational facilities include Outdoor swimming pool with separate children's pool,Two floodlit tennis courts, Table tennis,Glass-backed squash court,Gymnasium with cardio vascular equipment ,Aerobics center - Meditation/ yoga room, Spa treatment rooms and pavilions ,Steam room and sauna,Roman Pools - hydrotherapy - Russian bath - Hydro massage baths - Ayurvedic treatment room - Beauty salon,Library,Day care center.
The Angsana Oasis Spa & Resort has been developed by the Prestige Group and managed by Banyan Tree Hotel & Resorts Singapore.For more details
http://www.angsana.com/bangalore/index.php?content=t_facindex

Bangalore - Weekend trip - Bheemeshwari

Bheemeshwari is located at a distance of 100 km from Bangalore.The site offers nature lovers many pleasures and opportunities to observe wild life. It is also famous for the great ‘Mahseer’ - the finest and the largest tropical sporting river fish. At Bheemeshwari you can wander through lush forested valleys, little streams and also for fishing,boating & trekking.You can also spot crocodiles, turtles and otters in the water and on land watch as elephant, deer, wild boar and grizzly giant squirrel wander past.There's also mountain biking, kayaking and rafting on the river Cauvery for those who like adventure.
Getting to Bheemeshwari : Bangalore-Halagur Village via Kankapura, Sathanur(NH209), Hallagur Village-Bheemeshwari via Muthati (Village Road).The total travel time should be about 2 1/2 hours.
For road map & other details http://www.junglelodges.com/resort_location.asp?resort=Bheemeshwari

Bangalore - Weekend trip - Yercaud

Yercaud is an ideal weekend get way from Bangalore.It is about 227 kms South East of Bangalore.Yercaud, is situated on the Shevaroyan Hill Range in Salem district of Tamil Nadu. It is a small, quiet hill station with a pleasant climate. It can be visited any time of the year because of a year-round salubrious climate.Big Lake, Bear's Cave, Killiyur Falls, and Botanical Garden are some of the other attractions.It is known as 'Poor Man's Ooty' as it is considered cheaper than the star hill station of Tamil Nadu. The total travel time should be about 4 hours.Getting to Yercaud : Bangalore-Omalur via Hosur, Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri, Omalur (NH7), Omalur-Yercaud (State Highway).