Nandi Hills (60 kms via Devanahalli):

About 60kms from Bangalore by road or rail, is Nandi Hill, 4850 feet above sea level. It is a well-known resort. There is a motarable road to the top of the hill. There is a gairly extensive plateau with a garden.A well known summer-resort. Tipu's Drop is an attraction here. There are well furnished bungalows for lodging and good catering establishments. For reservation of accommodation, the Director of Horticulure, Lalbagh, Bangalore-2(ph:6611925) may be contacted. KSTDC Hotel, Hotel Mayura Pine Top. Cottages are available . Contact : Director of Horticulture, Lalbagh, Bangalore.

Shivaganga (60 kms from Bangalore via Tumkur Road):

Perched atop a most interestingly-shaped 500-metre hil,Shivaganga is a well-known pilgrim centre with temples dedicated to Gangadhara and Honnadevi. There is a fresh water spring called Pathala Ganga. Regular KSRTC buses are available from Tumkur (20 kms) and Bangalore.

Mekedatu (Goat's Leap) (98 kms via Kanakapura Road):

The river Arkavathi flows through a deep gorge. The Sangameshwara temple is at the confluence(sangam) of the river Arkavathi and Cauvery. The river flows in a ravine over which a goat can easily leap. Hence the name Mekedatu.

Bannerghatta National Park (20 kms from Bangalore via Anekal Road):

The park has over 100 species of birds,a crocodile farm,a serpentarium,a pet's corner,a deer park,pre-historic animal park and a curio shop.Visitors can tour the park in vehicles and watch the animals from close quarters.Noted for its picturesque scenery and its temple. Mayura Vanashree Restaurant - KSTDC (washroom available). Ghati Subramanya 52 kms via Doddaballapur (17 kms) Nearest railway station is Makali Durga on the Bangalore - Guntakal line: The famous temple of Lord Subramanya is situated here.

Devarayanadurga 79 kms from Bangalore via Tumkur (16 kms):

A hill resort, at the foot of the hill there is a natural water spring. There is an artificial lake that spreads over nearly 1000 acres. The Indo-Danish Dairy project and Government Horticultural and dairy farms are located here. Accommodation : Traveller's Bungalow under BWSSB, Bangalore.

Muthyala Maduvu (Pearl Valley) (44 kms via Brigade Road-Hosur Road-Anekal-Pearl Valley):

A picnic spot with a waterfall which is 300ft. high. There is a Traveller's Bungalow 6 kms from Anekal Town on the Hosur Road. For reservations contact Block Development Officer, Anekal.

Savanadurga (58 kms via Magadi Road):

A hill fortress which was the hideout of Kempe Gowda. There is a temple dedicated to Narasimhaswamy. Accomodation is available at the Traveller's Bungalow. Kanva Reservior (69 kms via Bangalore-Mysore Road) KSRTC Bus Service Available from Bangalore to Ramohalli-Ramanagaram Kanva Reservoir. For accommodation in Traveller's Bungalow, contact Assistant Executive Engineer, No. 2, Sub Division, Channapatna

Ramohalli (28 kms via Mysore Road and Kengeri):

An interesting picnic spot. There is a big banyan tree, the branches of which are spread over three acres.A KSTDC Restaurant is situated alongside.