Published 19:29 IST, January 17th 2020
Picnic spots near Bangalore you need to visit to truly experience adventure
Picnic spots near Bangalore are adventurous and breathtaking. Read to know the three best picnic spots near Bangalore that you must-visit at least once.
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Bangalore is known for its beauty, nightlife and most of the delicious food items. However, the residents of Bangalore are lucky as they can go on memorable trips across Bangalore and around it. Here is a list of places that a Bangalorean or a visitor must-visit for an adventurous picnic experience.
Bheemeshwari Fishing camp
Bheemeshwari Fishing Camp is amongst the must-visit picnic spots with family and friends to experience surreal and memorable moments. The camp is located at the sacred Cauvery River-bank which is known for its beauty. The place is just 100kms away from Bangalore. Filled with fun and adventure, one must plan at least a two-day camp here to enjoy nature and be a part of it. The Jungle Lodge or the Cottage is surrounded by trees making a person feel like a resident of the forest. Apart from fishing, a person also gets a chance to experience Coracle Ride, campfire, fishing, barbecue, trek across the wildlife sanctuary, commando dropping or zip line, Inca walk along the rope bridge, kayaking and more.
Bannerghatta National Park
Bannerghatta National Park is amongst the most famous National Parks in India, founded in 1971. However, it was officially named as a National Park in 1974. The place is filled with adventure and it is known for offering many things such as; the zoo, animal rescue center, pet corner, aquarium, snake house, safari, butterfly section and more. It is an excellent spot for a family vacation to enjoy a close encounter with nature. Apart from its wildlife that constitutes a distinct variety of animals like tigers, elephants, monitor lizards, zebras, leopards, jackals, wild boars, deer, and fox; the place is also known for its richness in trees and other floral beauties. The area holds a huge variety of trees which range from sandalwood, neem, bamboo, narcissus, tamarind till eucalyptus and more. Many people come to this National Park for flora-fauna viewing, trekking, museum sighting, elephant sanctuary, wildlife safari, audio-visual viewing and more.
Hogenakkal Waterfalls
Cauvery River has many scenic places and Hogenkal Falls is one amongst them. The place is 180kms away from Bangalore and is located in Tamil Nadu’s Dharmapuri district. It is said to be the Niagara of India which offers a person with medicinal baths and boat-rides. The place has one more name for itself, it is also known as Smoking Rocks due to the force of the water the sprinkles appear like smoke to the viewer. The end of monsoons marks the best weather to visit the falls. In this waterfall, one can enjoy picnic-like activities such as boating, bathing in its cool waters, having fresh, fried fish from the stalls and more.
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19:29 IST, January 17th 2020