The hill stations near Bangalore provide pleasant weather and beautiful landscapes, making them quite popular among Bangalore residents. In short, they are a beautiful escape from the busy life of Bangalore. Most of these are perfect for visiting with both partners as well as families and friends.
Here is the list of 10 Best Hill Stations Near Bangalore within 300km:
1. Horsley Hills
This hill station is at quite a high altitude which makes it uniquely relaxing and soothing mentally and emotionally. You will definitely fall in love with this place many times if you are a nature lover. With all its biodiversity and trees of Reeta, Amla, Eucalyptus, Blue Gum, Beedi leaves, Gulmohar, Jacaranda, Sandalwood, and Allamanda, this hill station will captivate you.
Environment Park and Gangotri lake are famous among tourists. This hill station provides some adventurous sports, including Zorbing.
Distance from Bangalore: Horsley Hills is at a distance of 166 km from Bangalore.
2. Nandi Hills
For a nearby short break from every day of struggle, Nandi Hills is the perfect place for you. It is famous among Bangalore residents because it is the closest to Bangalore, at a distance of about 58 km. You will have a superb chance to enjoy the mesmerizing scenes, as well as the pleasing and soothing climate.
Moreover, you can go to the summer palace of Tipu Sultan. Being on the Nandi Hills’ Top, this summer palace of a sultan is perfect for taking pictures. You can also do paragliding here.
Distance from Bangalore: Nandi Hills’ distance from Bangalore is 58 km.
3. Kemmangundi
For relief from Bangalore’s scorching heat in summers, this lushly and calm, and peaceful hill station, Kemmangundi, is perfect for you. The fantastic views of landscapes, along with their waterfalls, will give a pleasing and soothing experience to your eyes. The climate of Kemmangundi will provide the same experience to your body.
Rock garden, Bhadra Tiger Reserve, Raj Bhavan, Baba Budan Hill, Kalhattagiri Falls, and Z point are the destinations which are quite famous among tourists visiting Kemmangundi. The sunset from the Raj Bhavan here is worth watching.
Distance from Bangalore: It is at a distance of 245 km from Bangalore.
4. Yercaud
Yercaud is famous for the plantation of guava, orange, jackfruit, black pepper, cardamom, and coffee. This town might be small, but has one of the most beautiful landscapes. This hill station is perfect for visiting at any time you want, because of its beautiful weather the whole year.
This place is famous among photographers because of the wide variety of birds and wildlife, including mongoose, deer, bison, foxes, and other animals. Hiking, Boat rides, admiring waterfalls, and trekking are some of the things to be done here. Read Also: 8 Popular Hill Stations of Tamil Nadu
Distance from Bangalore: It is at a distance of 228 km from Bangalore.
5. Sakleshpur
This hill station has a great plantation of tea, coffee as well as spices surrounding it. This hill station is famous for the beauty mother nature has blessed it with.
Manjarabad Fort, Sakleshwara Temple, and Bisle View Point are favorite destinations among its visitors. With the availability of Railway Bridge Trekking, this hill station is quite famous among fans of trekking.
Distance from Bangalore: It is about a distance of 221 km from Bangalore.
6. Ramanagara
This is the place where the Bollywood movie ‘Sholay’ was built. It has rock as well as greenery, making it a perfect contrast. You can do trekking, camping as well as bird watching here.
It offers many other adventurous activities too. Khar Khaane Bande, Kanva Reservoir, Janapada Loka, and Ramdevra Hill are famous destinations here among tourists.
Distance from Bangalore: It is at a distance of 49 km from Bangalore.
7. Chikmagalur
You can plan a weekend trip to Chikmagalur. This peaceful, beautiful, and quiet place will not disappoint you in any way. Chikmagalur is quite famous among trekkers because of being at a great altitude. It is quite famous for visiting in the summers.
With its green and beautiful forests, and impressive mountains, it is quite popular among nature lovers. Bhadra and Tunga’s originating place is worth visiting because of its beauty and the perfect place for taking pictures.
Distance from Bangalore: It has resided at a distance of 240 km away from Bangalore.
8. Ooty
Ooty is quite a romantic place popular among couples. And what makes it romantic is the green gardens of the tree, exquisite botanical gardens, hills covered in greenery, and beautiful lakes. Some of the popular destinations among visitors are Kalhatty Waterfalls, Ooty Lake, Doddabetta Peak, and St. Stephen’s Church.
Along with being famous among couples, it is also renowned among families too. You can also do boating in the Ooty lake, ride on a toy train in Nilgiri, mountain biking in the Blue Mountains, and many other things. Read Also: Must-Visit Most Popular Places to See in Ooty
Distance from Bangalore: Ooty hills is 260 km from Bangalore.
9. Coorg
Coorg is also popularly known as the Scotland of India. Like every other green hill station, this hill station is quite famous for its blessed Coorg with beautiful nature. This hill station is at the peak of its beauty in the monsoons. So, visiting here in monsoons is highly suggested.
More than enjoying this hill station’s beauty and experiencing excellent weather, you can also play golf and do trekking here. Along with its beauty, it is also famous for the production of coffee. This hill station, Coorg, has a large number of plantations of spice.
Distance from Bangalore: It is about 225 km away from Bangalore.
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10. Yana
This hill station is in the forest of mountain Sahyadri. Mother nature has bestowed Yana with calming waterfalls, tall mountains, and vast formations of rocks.
Along with all the blessings of nature, Yana also has many sacred temples. You can trek 2 km to Yana temple; this will ensure your path is as beautiful as your destination. Read Also: 5 Best National Park in Karnataka
Distance from Bangalore: It is at a distance of 460 km from Bangalore.
11. Wayanad
This is the most famous hill station among animal lovers. The Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary is what attracts a large number of tourists as well as animal lovers. If you have a road trip, having a stop at Wayanad for about 5 days is highly suggested.
We are offering 5 days for Wayanad because we know you will not explore every beauty of this place in one day. Kanthanpara Falls and Sentinel Rock Falls are must-visit destinations of Wayanad.
Distance from Bangalore: It is a distance measured of 275 km from Bangalore.
12. Kodaikanal
Some of the most popular destinations for tourists in Kodaikanal are Silver Cascade, Kodai Lake, Pillar Rocks, Bryant Park, Bear Shola Falls, and Coaker’s Walk.
Along with all these destinations, there are many other destinations here, including Kodaikanal Solar Observatory, which are major tourist attractions. This place is perfect if you want a break from everyday tiredness. Read Also: 5 Best Hill Stations Near Kodaikanal
Distance from Bangalore: It is at a distance of 469 km from Bangalore.
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13. Agumbe
If you are a big group of friends or families, Agumbe is a perfect hill station for you. It is less explored and less-visited hill stations, making it less crowded, calm, and quiet. It has a peaceful and green vibe, making it perfect for spending some quality time with friends and families.
This hill station is also famous for trekkers. You will get a chance to stream here too. Showcasing the Hosalya Art, there is a temple of Lord Gopalakrishna, dating back to the 14th century.
Distance from Bangalore: It is at a distance of 340 km from Bangalore.
Conclusion
The busy life of Bangalores can be called a life of struggle. And such a tiring life needs a beautiful trip and escape. There are several activities to do here like trekking, boat rides, hiking, and many others.
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