Bangalore - Weekend trip - Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary

The Ranganathittu Bird sanctuary is 125 km from Bangalore and 25 km away from Mysore.Six tiny islands in the river Cauvery are home to this bird sanctuary.The abundance of aquatic insects and fish in the area make it an ideal place for birds.In the year 1999-2000 the sanctuary had a record 1,400 painted storks visiting the area. Kingfishers and peacocks are also spotted here.The large number of birds at the sanctuary appears to have attracted a sizable number of tourists as well.Boats are available at the sanctuary to take the tourists for a ride along the river and the islets, where they can witness trees full of beautiful birds of myriad varieties. Most of the oarsmen are also excellent guides and can provide tourists the exact location as to where the birds may be spotted. The Kaveri riverbank also offers excellent spots for picnics.

Bangalore - Weekend trips - Shivanasamudram

Shivanasamudram is 130 kms from Bangalore.They are formed on the Kaveri river.A little distance before the falls, the river splits into two, forming an island. The two streams falls down to the same point and flows downstream. The two falls are called Gagana Chukki (90 metres) & Bhara Chukki (69 metres). From Bangalore, you can drive along the newly constructed Bangalore Mysore Expressway road till Maddur. Immediately after Maddur Bus station, take a left towards Malvalli. Keep going further straight from Malavalli and you'll reach Shivanasamudram.

Bangalore - Weekend trips - WonderLa

This amusement park is located 20-30km from Bangalore. The place can be ideal for spending weekend with friends or children.WonderLa, which is nestled between the picturesque hillocks near Bidadi on the Bangalore-Mysore highway, is said to be the largest water park in the country.The park has 82 acres of land, of which 45 acres is used for land- and water-based rides .Highlights include a 48-seater virtual reality theatre, indoor musical fountain, laser shows,a giant wheel mounted on a 300-metre platform and others.The park will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. during weekdays and up to 8 p.m. on weekends.There will be six caterers, including Empire, Adigas and Le Meridien, for visitors

Bangalore - Weekend trips - Iruppu Falls

Amidst the lush green Western Ghats is Iruppu Falls, 250 kms from Bangalore.Iruppu Falls presents a stunning sight during the monsoon.The Irupu Falls are located in the Bhramagiri Range in the kodaku district of Karnataka. It is a fresh water cascade and is situated at a distance of Located 20 kms from Nagarhole National Park.The Falls are also known as the Lakshmana Tirtha Falls, derived from the name of the tributary of Cauvery which starts from these falls.A forest trail leads from these falls to the Brahmagiri Peak in Southern Kodagu. Irupu falls is a major tourist attraction as well as a pilgrimage spot. A famous Siva temple, the Rameshwara Temple is situated on the banks of the Lakshmana Theertha River .

Bangalore - Weekend trips - Hognekkal Falls

Hogenakkal falls can be ideal for day outing as this is a just 180 KMS from Bangalore located in the borders of Karnataka & Tamilnadu.This beautiful, quiet waterfall is 25 km from Dharmapuri.Here the Cauvery River enters the plains and the river dashing against the rocks is a great sight.People cross the current-rippled waters in circular basket boats covered in buffalo hide or plastic. boat ride through the turbulent waters of the river to the base of roaring falls is the highlight of any Hogenakkal trip. The water under your frail craft explodes with power, tossing you from side to side, threatening to swamp and capsize you.