Best Weekend Getaways Near Bengaluru for a Quick Escape

Bengaluru 's biggest advantage for weekend travellers may be everything waiting just beyond the city. Within a few hours' drive are misty hills, coffee country, wildlife reserves, historic towns and quiet lakeside retreats. You do not necessarily need a long holiday to escape the traffic and routine. A carefully chosen weekend destination can provide enough change of scenery to make two days feel surprisingly refreshing. From the sunrise at Nandi Hills to the coffee plantations of Chikkamagaluru and the forests around Kabini , the region offers options for almost every kind of traveller.