Bangalore
excursions would help you unwind amidst scenic surroundings and
adventurous destinations.
Bannerghatta National
Park (19 km)
Established in 1971, Bannerghatta National Park is part of the
Nilgiris-Eastern Ghats Reserve (NEGR). Regarded the largest elephant
reserve in the country, the NEGR is the abode to over 2500 Asiatic
elephants. You can avail of lion and elephant safaris that will take you
to the innermost regions of the Park.
Whitefield (16 km)
Whitefield is renowned for being the location of Sathya Sai Baba's
ashram Brindavana and the International Tech Park, one of India's first
IT parks. The serene ambience of Brindavana attracts pious devotees in
large numbers. The Tech Park plays host to some of the world's top IT
companies.
Nrityagrama (28 km)
Located northwest of Bangalore, this unique dance village was
established by late Odissi dancer Protima Gauri to revive Indian
classical dance forms. Upholding the age-old guru-shisya parampara,
Nrityagrama offers long-term study of classical dance and allied art
subjects. In February, during the annual fest of Vasantha Habba, there
is an all-night dance and music performance when renowned Indian
classical musicians perform.
Shivaganga (58 km)
A popular excursion around Bangalore, the Shivaganga hill offers a
panoramic view of the scenic valley beneath. The unique feature of the
hill is that it looks like a bull (Nandi) from the East, a Ganesha from
the West, a Linga from the South and a cobra from the North. A flight of
steep steps will lead you to the shrines of Gavi Gangadhareshwara Cave
temple and Honnadevi temple.