{"id":30355,"date":"2026-07-31T09:55:50","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T09:55:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/31\/six-scenic-drives-from-bengaluru-for-your-next-weekend-escape\/"},"modified":"2026-07-31T09:55:50","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T09:55:50","slug":"six-scenic-drives-from-bengaluru-for-your-next-weekend-escape","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/31\/six-scenic-drives-from-bengaluru-for-your-next-weekend-escape\/","title":{"rendered":"Six scenic drives from Bengaluru for your next weekend escape"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-detail-19958756\">\n<p><h2 class=\"jsx-5f64a7e68694fc85 schema-summary-target\">For a city known for its traffic, Bengaluru sits remarkably close to some of South India&#8217;s most rewarding drives. Within a few hours, the Western Ghat&#8230;<button class=\"jsx-5f64a7e68694fc85 mrtxt summary_expand\">Read More<\/button><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-5f64a7e68694fc85 phtshrgl\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=cnbctv18.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"gglbtn CNBCTV18_on_google\" title=\"CNBCTV18 on Google\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"CNBCTV18 on Google\" title=\"No title\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"156\" height=\"34\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"phtshrgll\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnbctv18.com\/static\/images\/common\/cta-redirect.svg?impolicy=website&amp;width=156&amp;height=34\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-5f64a7e68694fc85 imageGallery\">\n<div class=\"jsx-5f64a7e68694fc85 photo-article-body articleWrap\">\n<figure id=\"article-photo-19958756-0\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cnbctv18.com\/photos\/travel\/six-scenic-drives-from-bengaluru-for-your-next-weekend-escape-19958756.htm\" data-flag=\"true\" class=\"jsx-5f64a7e68694fc85 para-img  photo-slide \">\n<div class=\"jsx-5f64a7e68694fc85 fgrimg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"nandi hills\" title=\"nandi hills\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/images.cnbctv18.com\/uploads\/2026\/07\/nandi-hills-2026-07-df56b54b61bed0b00aa332757b19225a.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=640&amp;height=360\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-5f64a7e68694fc85 p-img-count\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Image count\" title=\"Image count\" id=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"uncommon\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnbctv18.com\/_next\/static\/media\/img.d7072e01.svg\"\/><span class=\"jsx-5f64a7e68694fc85\"><b class=\"jsx-5f64a7e68694fc85\">1<\/b>\/<!-- -->6<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-5f64a7e68694fc85 img-info\">\n<div class=\"jsx-5f64a7e68694fc85 \">\n<p class=\"jsx-5f64a7e68694fc85\"><strong>1. Nandi Hills |<\/strong> Just over an hour from the city, this is the easiest scenic escape on the list. Early risers can catch the sunrise over rolling hills before exploring Tipu Sultan&#8217;s Fort at the summit, making it an ideal short drive for first-timers, couples and solo travellers alike. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"article-photo-19958756-1\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cnbctv18.com\/photos\/travel\/six-scenic-drives-from-bengaluru-for-your-next-weekend-escape-19958756-2.htm\" data-flag=\"false\" class=\"jsx-5f64a7e68694fc85 para-img  photo-slide \">\n<div class=\"jsx-5f64a7e68694fc85 fgrimg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"ramanagara\" title=\"ramanagara\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/images.cnbctv18.com\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ramanagara-2026-07-32d299c5c0f529ffa36b11337fadfd71.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=640&amp;height=360\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-5f64a7e68694fc85 p-img-count\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Image count\" title=\"Image count\" id=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"uncommon\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnbctv18.com\/_next\/static\/media\/img.d7072e01.svg\"\/><span class=\"jsx-5f64a7e68694fc85\"><b class=\"jsx-5f64a7e68694fc85\">2<\/b>\/<!-- -->6<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-5f64a7e68694fc85 img-info\">\n<div class=\"jsx-5f64a7e68694fc85 \">\n<p class=\"jsx-5f64a7e68694fc85\"><strong>2. Ramanagara |<\/strong> About 50 km from Bengaluru, this drive winds past dramatic granite hills and boulder formations made famous by the Bollywood classic Sholay, much of which was filmed here. It&#8217;s a quick, scenic escape that doesn&#8217;t require a full day off. 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Sakleshpur |<\/strong> Roughly 210 km from the city, this drive through Hassan district takes you along winding ghat roads flanked by coffee and pepper plantations. Stop at Manjarabad Fort, a star-shaped fort built by Tipu Sultan, and the Bisle Viewpoint for sweeping views over the Western Ghats. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"article-photo-19958756-3\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cnbctv18.com\/photos\/travel\/six-scenic-drives-from-bengaluru-for-your-next-weekend-escape-19958756-4.htm\" data-flag=\"false\" class=\"jsx-5f64a7e68694fc85 para-img  photo-slide d-none\">\n<div class=\"jsx-5f64a7e68694fc85 fgrimg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/images.cnbctv18.com\/uploads\/2026\/07\/coorg-2026-07-17ebba37f008f8730eea375de57c5388.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=640&amp;height=360\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-5f64a7e68694fc85 p-img-count\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Image count\" title=\"Image count\" id=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"uncommon\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnbctv18.com\/_next\/static\/media\/img.d7072e01.svg\"\/><span class=\"jsx-5f64a7e68694fc85\"><b class=\"jsx-5f64a7e68694fc85\">4<\/b>\/<!-- -->6<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-5f64a7e68694fc85 img-info\">\n<div class=\"jsx-5f64a7e68694fc85 d-none\">\n<p class=\"jsx-5f64a7e68694fc85\"><strong>4. Coorg (Madikeri) |<\/strong> The Mysore-Madikeri highway route takes drivers past the Bhagamandala Temple, Abbey Falls and the Namdroling Tibetan Monastery en route to Coorg&#8217;s endless coffee estates. It&#8217;s one of Karnataka&#8217;s most-loved drives, best enjoyed slowly rather than rushed. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"article-photo-19958756-4\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cnbctv18.com\/photos\/travel\/six-scenic-drives-from-bengaluru-for-your-next-weekend-escape-19958756-5.htm\" data-flag=\"false\" class=\"jsx-5f64a7e68694fc85 para-img  photo-slide d-none\">\n<div class=\"jsx-5f64a7e68694fc85 fgrimg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/images.cnbctv18.com\/uploads\/2026\/07\/chikmagalur-2026-07-11a11bd5a9668924ec65079a1c98692a.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=640&amp;height=360\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-5f64a7e68694fc85 p-img-count\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Image count\" title=\"Image count\" id=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"uncommon\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnbctv18.com\/_next\/static\/media\/img.d7072e01.svg\"\/><span class=\"jsx-5f64a7e68694fc85\"><b class=\"jsx-5f64a7e68694fc85\">5<\/b>\/<!-- -->6<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-5f64a7e68694fc85 img-info\">\n<div class=\"jsx-5f64a7e68694fc85 d-none\">\n<p class=\"jsx-5f64a7e68694fc85\"><strong>5. Chikmagalur |<\/strong> Considered the birthplace of coffee in India, this drive leads up to Mullayanagiri, Karnataka&#8217;s highest peak, with countless waterfalls tumbling down the hillsides during the monsoon. Local homestays along the way make it easy to turn this into an overnight trip. 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Kabini |<\/strong> Bordering the Nagarhole Tiger Reserve, the drive to Kabini passes through small towns and sugarcane fields before reaching the riverside forests. It&#8217;s less about speed and more about the destination, with safaris and sunset views over the Kabini River as the reward. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><button type=\"button\" id=\"continue-btn\" aria-label=\"Continue Reading\" class=\"jsx-1955953135 continue-btn continue_reading\"><span class=\"jsx-1955953135 continue_reading\">Continue Reading<\/span><\/button><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbctv18.com\/photos\/travel\/six-scenic-drives-from-bengaluru-for-your-next-weekend-escape-19958756.htm\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For a city known for its traffic, Bengaluru sits remarkably close to some of South India&#8217;s most rewarding drives. 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