Zoo Opening dates: Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun

Zoo closing dates: Tue

Best time to Vist Butterfly Park: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Best time to go Safari: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm and 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm.

It takes 4 hours to cover all places in the park.

Food joints are available in the park.

Best time and Season to visit: Before 11 am and after 4 pm during Summer and From 9 am – 3 pm during Winter season.

Zoo Park occupies the space of 731.88 Ha and was established as a mini zoo in 1972. The mini zoo transformed to Ecological park in 2002. This park is located within the city and is reachable from all places.

Bannerghatta national park details

How to reach Bannerghatta national park?

By Air

1. The nearest airport is at Bangalore which is 72 km away.

By Train

1. The nearest station is at Bangalore which is 32 km away.

By Road

1. The direct bus is available from Bangalore Majestic which is 32 km away.

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Zoo Opening Days: Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun

Zoo closing Day: Tue

Dodda Alada Mara

Also called Big Banyan Tree which spread on 4 – 5 km. It stands 2nd largest in India. Bangaloreans used to reach this place by cycling. This tree is of 400 – 500 years old. Approx 28 km from Bangalore and 8 km from Bangalore – Mysore National Highway.

Muthyala Maduvu

The waterfall is 45 km from Bangalore. The flow will be high during the rainy season and minimal during the summer season. Muthyala means Pearl and Maduvu mean Pool in Kannada. A simple tourist destination with a mildly vegetated small hillock and a small waterfall.

Route map: Bangalore -> Bommasandra -> Anekal -> Muthyala Maduvu.

Magadi Ranganatha Swamy

As per the Legend, It is Sage Mandavya who installed Lord Paschima Venkatachalapathy and performed strict penance at this Kshetra. Hence the name, Mandavya Kshetra. The main deity in this temple is facing West, Hence the name Paschima Venkatchalapathy. Magadi is also called as Dakshina Tirupathi which means South Tirupathi.

Ghati Subrahmanya Temple

Temple is known for Ashelsha Bali Pooja, Sarpa Samskara Pooja, Kuja Shanti Pooja and Navagraha Pooja. Pratyeka and Samuhika Poojas will be performed at this temple. Devotees can stay at Yatri Nivas, which costs Rs.300 for one day. The nearest Railway station is at Makali Durga.

Nandi Hills

Visiting Hours: 6:00 am – 10:00 pm

Best Time to Visit: During Winter ie. Oct, Nov and Dec months.

Distance from Foot of the hills to Top: 8 km. 20 mins by Car to reach Hilltop.

Distance from Chikkaballapura to Nandi Hills Entrance: 6.5 km

Distance from Bangalore to Nandi Hills Entrance: 54.5 km

Skandagiri Hills

This place is close to Chikkaballapur town which is 5 km away. Chikkaballapur rulers built the fort on top of this hill. This place is 61 km from Bangalore.  Hilltop can be reached by Trekking. Skandagiri is also called by Kalavara Durga

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Visiting Hours: 6:00 am – 10:00 pm

Best Time to Visit: During Winter ie. Oct, Nov and Dec months.

Distance from Foot of the hills to Top: 8 km. 20 mins by Car to reach Hilltop.

Distance from Chikkaballapura to Nandi Hills Entrance: 6.5 km

Distance from Bangalore to Nandi Hills Entrance: 54.5 km

During Chola period this hills called by Anandagiri. This hill was developed by Chikkaballapura rulers, later by Haidar Ali and Tippu Sultan.

Interesting places at Nandi Hill

Sunrise and Sunset View

One should not miss Sunrise view at 6:00 am and Sunset view at 5:45 pm. This is the best time for the photography.

Bhoga Nandeeshwara Temple

Temple is dedicated to Lord Siva. Temple is located in the foothills.   The “Bhoga Nandeeshwara” shrine located in the North was built during the reign of Banas in 9th Century AD, later renovated by Cholas in 11th century AD, Hoyasalas and Vijayanagara Emperors.

Yoga Nandeeshwara Temple

It is believed that Yoga Nandeeshwara performed penance on this hill. This temple was built during the reign of Cholas. There will not be any Poojas at this temple.

Temple Tank called by Amrita Sarovar. Where Amrita means Nectar, Sarovar means Pond. Water never dries in this tank. Tourists can spend their time in the Park surrounding the tank. 

Tippu Sultan fort

Haidar Ali started the fort construction later completed the work by Tippu Sultan. The fort called by Nandi Durga. The fort was built on 90 acres of land and is 4851 feet above the sea level.

Tippu Drop

Tippu used to implement death punishment by dropping Priosers from this point.

Birth of Palar River

River Palar takes its birth on the eastern of the Nandi Hills.

Birth of River Arkavati

Origin of River Arkavati lies on the South-West of the Nandi Hills.

Secret Passage

It is said that this Passage was built for King’s rescue. Kings can safely leave the place during critical times.

Nehru Nilaya (Cubbon House)

Jawaharlal Nehru used to stay at this guesthouse which was built by Lord Cubbon for his stay.

Nandi Hills Accommodation Booking

1. Standard Check-in Time: 12:00 pm and Checkout Time: 12:00 pm
2. Room is good for Double occupancy. One Extra bed will be placed with Rs.500 extra charge.
3. Maximum 3 person per room.
4. No extra charges for Children under 12 years.

Room Tariff

How to reach Nandi Hills?

By Air

1. The nearest airport is at Bangalore which is 32 km away.

By Train

1. The nearest railway station is at Chikkaballapura which is 18 km away.

By Road

1. The direct bus is available from Bangalore to Nandi Hills which takes 2 hours to reach the place.
2. Visitors used to reach this place by own vehicle.

 By Own Vehicle

Bengaluru to Bellary road

Devanahalli Cross at 36th milestone on the Bangalore – Bellary Highway.

Take deviation on the Left at the Cross. From Devanahalli Cross, it is 11 km to Nandi Cross.

From Nandi Cross it is 3 km to the foot of the hills.

From foot of the hills, it is 8 km to reach the top.

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Distance from Bengaluru: 128 km

Distance from Mysore: 118 km

Best Time to visit: During Monsoon Jul – Sep, when the river rises high. Oct, Nov and Dec is a good time for boating

Route map to Shivanasamudra falls

1. From Bangalore to Nice road
2. Nice Road to Kanakpura
3. Kanakapura to Malavalli
4. Malavalli to Shivanasamudra

Island at Shivasamudra splits the River Cauvery into two streams. River Cauvery falls from a height of 75 mt into a deep gorge and creates two streams Gaganachukki and the Bharachukki, which are 1 km apart. These two streams pass through the rocky hills and create a scenic beauty for the visitors.

View at Gaganachukki resembles a large horsetail which drops from a height of 90 mt. Hydroelectricity plant was established down the falls in the year 1906. Visitors are not allowed to go near the falls.

Barachukki which is 1 km apart falls from a height of 70 mt forming several streams through the wide rocky formations establishing superb natural beauty. Visitors will have a close view of the falls by Theppa (Boat). This falls surrounded by hill forests of the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary.

Places nearby Shivanasamudra Falls

1. Somanathapura Chenna Kesava Temple. Janardhana and Venugopala Swamy Idols which is of 2 feet height is also located in the main shrine. Temple is 28 km from the falls.
2. Temples at Talakadu which are 28 km away. The western Ganga rulers (350 A.D – 1050 AD) were in power at Talakad for nearly 500 years. It came into hands of Chola Kings. During the final years of the 10th Century and was with them till 1116 A.D, when the Hoysalas captured the region. In the mid-14th Century A.D, the Vijayanagara kings took the control, after whom it came into Wodeyars ruling.
3. Bheemeswari Adventure and Nature camp
4. Mysore is another interesting place to visit which is 118 km away.

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Distance from Bengaluru: 97 km

Journey Time: 2 hours 45 mins

Visiting Hours: 8:30 am – 5:30 pm

Route map Mekedatu Falls

1. Bengaluru to Kanakapura
2. Head Straight on Kanakapura – Sangama Road
3. Kanakapura – Sangama Road to the Sangama Falls.
4. Sangama Falls to Mekedatu by Theppa (Boat)

Sangama is the amalgamation of 2 holy rivers Arkavati and Kaveri. Water flow through the gorge with 10 mt in width. Visitors used to visit this place for scenic beauty between the rocks. It is not advisable to get closer to the flow. It is not accessible during Rainy season as the River flows high and can’t be reached easily. Entry allowed during normal days. Best time to visit this place is during Nov and Dec months.

Accommodation and Food

Food stalls are available at the entrance. Accommodation is not available at this place.

Places which can be covered in a day

1. Chunchi Falls which falls on the way to Sangama
2. Sangama is the merging point

How to reach Mekedatu Falls?

By Air

1. The nearest airport is at Bengaluru which is 97 km away.

By Train

1. The nearest Railway station is at Kanakapura which is 49 km away.

By Road

1. This place can be reached by Theppa from Sangama which is on the other side of the river. The direct bus is not available to this place.
2.  

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Distance from Bengaluru: 93 km

Journey Time: 3 hours

Visiting Hours: 8:30 am – 5:30 pm

Route map Sangama Falls

1. Bengaluru to Kanakapura
2. Head Straight on Kanakapura – Sangama Road
3. Kanakapura – Sangama Road to the Falls.

Sangama is the amalgamation of 2 holy rivers Arkavati and Kaveri. From here on, the strength of the flow increases. To view the maximum flow, it is good to visit during Oct / Nov / Dec months. During Summer, Visitors can get into the water and can spend time here. Information boards at the falls display the presence of crocodiles. Not advisable to go deep during summer as well.

Accommodation and Food

Food stalls are available at the entrance. Accommodation is not available at this place.

Places which can be covered in a day

1. Chunchi Falls which is on the way to Sangama
2. Mekedatu falls which is 4 km from Sangama. Visitors reach Mekedatu by Theppa (Boat).

How to reach Falls?

By Air

1. The nearest airport is at Bengaluru which is 93 km away.

By Train

1. The nearest Railway station is at Kanakapura which is 45 km away.

By Road

1. This place can be reached by Four or Two-wheelers. The Direct bus is not available to the falls.

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Distance from Bengaluru: 83 km

Journey Time to the falls: 2 hours 30 mins.

Entry Timings: 8:30 am – 5:30 pm

Route map to Chunchi Falls

1. Bengaluru to Kanakapura.
2. Continue on Kanakapura – Sangam Road for another 15 km, where arch can be seen on the left side.
3. From the arch, it is 5 km drive inside.
4. 1 km easy trekking to the falls.

It falls on the way to Sangama and Mekedatu. It is the rivulet of River Arakavati which joins Cauvery at Sangama. Water flow through the rocky hills with mesmerising beauty.

Accommodation and Food

There is no decent accommodation near to the falls. Small Village is 3 km from the falls. It is advised to carry own food as there are no stalls near the falls. Accommodation is not available at Village as well.

Best Time to Visit:

The flow will be high during Rainy season ie. Oct, Nov and Dec month. Almost dry during Summer Season. Minimal flow during Summer little trekking required reaching falls. It is not advisable to go near the falls.

Other places near Chunchi Falls

1. Sangama which is 12.5 km away. Sangama is the merging point of River Arkavati with Kaveri.
2. Mekedatu is 4 km from Sangama. It falls on the other side of the river and can be reached by Theppa.
3. Fish Camp is another interesting nearby

How to reach Chunchi Falls?

By Air

1. The nearest airport is at Bengaluru which is 124 km away.

By Train

1. The nearest railway station is at Kanakapura.

By Road

1. There is no direct bus to this falls. It is advisable to plan my own vehicle. Visitors reach this by Four wheeler and Two Wheelers. Parking available at the falls entrance.

Chunchi Falls Images

Reference Link: Falls

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