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).

Bangalore - Weekend trip - Pondicherry

Pondicherry is about 290 Kms from Bangalore.It is a nice place to visit,esp during the winter.Drive down Hosur road till Krishnagiri,it is a part of NHAI(Golden Quadrilateral project) .From Krishnagiri take a left off the main highway (roadsigns mark the route),towards Chennai and immediate right then join the National Highway to Pondicherry. Beautiful roads all the way to Pondy.Towns enroute are Uttanagarai, Chengam, Tiruvanamalai, Tindivanam. Gingee fort, is also on the way and a worth spending some time. It is a Archealogical survey of India (ASI)Heritage site.The total travel time should be about 5-6 hours.

Bangalore - Weekend trip - Valnur Fishing Camp

Valnur fishing camp is located around 250kms from Bangalore,near Kushalanagar on the banks of the Cauvery.Fishing permits can be obtained from the Coorg Wildlife Society. Valnur is also a haven for birdwatchers, with innumerable avian species to be spotted and identified.