Things to Do in Bangalore

Adventure is an activity which we do joy, excitement, and courage. Adventurers never think about winning or losing. Adventurers think without adventure it is like a body without the soul. Many are not aware of the adventurous activities available in Bangalore. They consist of both group activity as well as solo pastime. Some of the adventurous sports are as mentioned below;
Dirt Biking: On the off chance that you have a requirement for speed, and an enthusiasm for going dirt road romping, this is unquestionably the thing for you. Little else think about to the surge you get from riding a substantial obligation quad bicycle through the tough geography of an earth track—in spite of the fact that the game is alright for individuals of all age gatherings. Dirt biking is around the custom-constructed soil track, which involves a rough landscape, and is enough planned with regards to wellbeing courses of action, and kept an eye on by an all-around prepared staff.
Paragliding: It is an amazing feeling flying over the sky like a bird. Now, you need not go out of Bangalore to experience this highly adventurous activity. Only a short hour drive from Bangalore, Nandi Hills in the area of Chikballapur is the best place to go for paragliding near the city. Paragliding courses are conducted here as well. For individuals who do not know how to fly can fly with an experienced flyer. Glide time varies from 10 to 40 minutes, and all the safety measures adhered.
Zorbing: One of the most up-to-date enterprise exercises to have caught the enthusiasm of adventure lovers. Zorbing was first presented in New Zealand in the mid-90s and made a trip to India just as of late (Bangalore is one of the few city). Basically, it involves climbing into an immense, straightforward plastic ball, and moving down a delicate slant with you outfit inside (sometimes you're left to be hurled around within) it is most likely the nearest you will at any point come to sitting inside an air pocket.
Wall climbing: Before you take off to climb the rough dividers of a mountain, divider climbing sets you up for the genuine activity, sans the hazard. Climbing includes a manufactured divider worked to take after the side of a mountain—loaded with a rough surface, grasps and a bridle to secure you while you advance up. The grasps are composed and set in order to reproduce the experience of mountain climbing. The ascend is as strenuous as it is testing. It is energizing, fulfilling, and an awesome approach to stay in shape.

Bangalore has always been a patron of art and nature. You can visit some of the art galleries and the sprawling gardens, which house many species of trees. Some of the art galleries and heritage places in Bangalore are given below.
National Gallery of Modern Art, Palace Road, Manikyavelu Mansion, Bangalore. The gallery has two wings, old and new. It exhibits paintings from both pre-Independence and post-Independence era.
Bangalore Palace.
Venkatappa Art Gallery
Tippu Sultan Fort and Palace.
The Heritage Centre and Aerospace Museum.
Cubbon Park.
Lalbagh.

Water sports are one of least impact sports; a chance of injury while playing this sport is very less. Watersports consist of a mixture of activities such as swimming, diving, fishing, etc. One of the prime attractions of Bangalore is the water sports zones. Some of the places where you can enjoy water activities are listed below.
Wonderla. Variety of water games is available at Wonderla. It is nearly 30 km away from Bangalore. A perfect activity for kids and adults.
Scuba diving. Non-swimmers and divers can learn scuba diving here. Minimum age is 10.
Nature Adventure Camp, Kanakapura. It is just 67 km away from Bangalore.

Wildlife plays a vital role in stabilizing the environment and contributes to solidity to the various activities of nature. Wildlife can be found in rainforest, desert, mountains, etc. Ecological balance and the food chain are maintained by the wildlife. Safari in the jungle is undertaken to watch the wild creatures in their characteristic living space. Safe safari vehicle is permitted inside the forest. Some of the national parks in and around Bangalore are discussed below.
Bannerghatta National Park. It is situated in the valley of Champakadhama hills. Rich in flora and fauna, which also has 7.5 acres of Butterfly Park. Wildlife enthusiasts can have a thrill of sighting wild creatures and surrounded by forest. This is the principal topic of the safaris framed in the Bannerghatta Biological Park amidst the natural jungle i.e. Ragihalli Reserve Forest, 4 km far from the zoo associated with the asphalted street. The course of the safari goes through the picturesque hillock Mattubunde giving a chance to the guests to have the experience of hillocks and valleys with rich green woods.
Nagarhole National Park and Bandipur National Park. Two hundred kilometers away from Bangalore is Nagarhole National Park. The word “Nagarhole” is a mix of two Kannada words; “Nagara” means Cobra and “hole” means river. This park has been named after the river “Nagarhole” which winds through its rich tropical timberlands. River Kabini borders between the two national parks i.e., Nagarhole National Park and Bandipur National Park. The rich biodiversity will abandon you in wonder. Together, this region constitutes the biggest adjacent woodland cover in this piece of the world and is a piece of the Nilgiri biosphere, the biggest in Asia, and home to the biggest grouping of herbivores in Asia; it is home to the biggest assembly of Asiatic Elephants on the planet. These woods additionally comprise of three noteworthy predators of the area - tiger, panther, and Dhole or wild puppy, every one of the three existing together in high densities. Distance from Bangalore is approximately 210 km.
Kali Adventure Camp. This wild camp is in Dandeli on the banks of river Kali approximately 460 km from Bangalore. Nature walk, bird watching, wildlife safari, coracle ride, etc., are some of the activities that can be done in this camp. It is a rainforest, so it is rich in flora and fauna. Black Panther, barking deer, sloth bear, serpent eagle, etc., are some of the wildlife that can be spotted.
K. Gudi (Kyathadevara) Wilderness Camp. The Biligiri Ranganna Hills (B.R. Hills) is beautiful and mysterious. At B.R. Hills the Western Ghats meet the Eastern Ghats. This topography is best situated for tiger, elephant, and leopard. It is a house of more than 250 species of birds, sloth bears, wild boar, etc., are some of the wildlife that can be sighted in safari here. It is just 193 km from Bangalore.
Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary. It is amidst the Western Ghats of Chikmagalur and Shimoga districts. This sanctuary gets its name from river Bhadra. This sanctuary is also known as Muthodi Wildlife Sanctuary. Bhadra Sanctuary is rich and more 120 tree species can be found here such as rosewood, teak, honne, etc. More than 250 species of birds are there like paradise flycatcher Malabar whistling thrush, racquet-tailed drongo, etc. Wildlife that can be sighted through safari is tiger, elephant, panther, mouse deer, etc. Distance from Bangalore is 266 km.

Trekking helps you stay fit and healthy and a pleasant pastime. Karnataka has many beautiful trekking trails with the Western Ghats. Bangalore has many beautiful trails, few of the trials has night treks.
Anthargange trek. Combination of exploration of cave and trekking makes Anthargange very interesting. Anthargange hill is totally encompassed by rocks. Situated around 65 km from Bangalore close to Kolar. Anthargange night trip is ideal for trekking. Around 3 km trek is moderate as the trek progresses you have to pass through broken rocks and boulders; eventually reaching the cave. At times you have to crawl into the cave because of the extrusive rock formation.
Makalidurga trek. It is 60 km from Bangalore. Once you arrive there you will be surprised by the stillness of the place. Not many people are seen around the area, which makes it all the more exciting. The outstanding feature is the Makalidurga fort which is at the top of a granite knoll. The trek to the top is not strenuous. You will be rewarded with a fabulous view of a lake which is few kilometers away. Catching the sight of the train winding through the hills at the foothills is a cynosure of all eyes.
Devarayanadurga. A wide horizon of bastioned hills lies at a distance of about 15 km East of Tumkur. Tumkur is 70 kilometers from Bangalore. It was formerly called as Anebiddasari. The legend says that many many years ago, a wild elephant in rage wanted to wipe out the entire hills. It failed to entirely destroy the hills and the elephant fell down - so, the literal translation of Anebiddesari is 'the place where the elephant fell'. The fable lives on to this day.
Savandurga Hill. The biggest monolith in Asia. Savandurga is very prominent among trekkers. The Karigudda and the Billigudda hills are part of Savandurga. These are two different trekking trails. Narasimha Swamy temple and Veerabhadreshwara Swamy temple are at the foothills. From Bangalore, it is 48 kilometers.
Skandagiri. Another name is Kalavara Durga. Trek grade is between moderate to difficult. After the fall of Tipu Sultan’s downfall, the fort is in ruins. Papagni Temple at the foothills is the starting point of the trek. Night trekkers will be rewarded with the mesmerizing ascent of the sun on the horizon.

Camping is a fun activity to do with children, family or friends. Many appealing campsites are available in and around Bangalore. Breathtaking locations and awe-inspiring surroundings milieu make camping appealing.
Nachikuppam. Approximately 75 km from Bangalore huddled between two ridges next to a lake called ‘Alphonso By The Lake’.
JenuKallu at Sakleshpur which is a four-hour drive from Bangalore. This is camp is at the base of Jenukallu mountain. The camp is surrounded by lush mountains, coffee plantations, and streams.
Camping under the stars. This beautiful camping site is just 29 km from Bangalore near the Big Banyan Tree on Bangalore-Mysore road. The campsite is surrounded by mango trees, sandalwood trees, and coconut trees. The swimming pool is on the camping site.

If you love trekking and rock climbing, this city is just the right place. In and around Bangalore there are numerous rock climbing sites. Few indoor rock climbing activities are there; to give a feel of the actual rock climbing.
At Bellandur, a gated community indoor wall climbing. You will be guided by ensured educators from Nehru Institute of Mountaineering/Himalayan Adventures and Mountaineering.
Artificial Wall Climbing at Sarjapur road.
Turahalli approximately 21 km from Bangalore is famous among rock climbers.
Kabbaladurga approximately 81 km from Bangalore on the fringes of a village, Sathnuru. The hill is very steep, so this is for experienced climbers.

Bangalore is rich in heritage and culture. Art and culture have always played a great role in flourishing the society. Bangalore is a hub of stage artists too. You can enjoy plays in different languages at some of the playhouses in Bangalore. Some of the playhouses and art galleries in Bangalore are listed below.
Chowdiah Memorial Hall, Sankey Road. Bangalore.
Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath, Kumara Krupa Road, Bangalore.
Rangashankara, 36/2, 8th Cross, J.P. Nagar, 2nd Phase.
Ravindra Kalakshetra, JC Road, Bangalore
Venkatappa Art Gallery, Kasturba Road, Bangalore.
Westminster Art Gallery, # 25, Windsor Manor Sheraton, Sankey Road, Bangalore.

Paragliding is a free-flying, lightweight, and glider aircraft with no key structure. The shape of the wing is maintained by suspension lines. Inexperienced gliders can fly tandem with an experienced glider. This adventure sport is available at two places near Bangalore and is listed below.
Paragliding can be done near Nandi Hills. A single ride will cost you approximately 2,790 rupees. The ride duration is from 10 minutes to 40 minutes.
Paragliding in Yelagiri. From Bangalore, the distance is around 159 km. Cost is approximately 1,500 rupees.

Are you a biker who is passionate about traveling on your motorcycle? Countless perks of biking are you can stop by any appealing location. The thrill of driving through the canopy of trees or through curves of hills is relaxing. Some of the enthralling routes around Bangalore are as below.
Bangalore to Shivanasamudram fall, 135 km from Bangalore.
Nandi Hills, approximately 61 km from Bangalore.
Avalabetta, 90 km from Bangalore.
Yercaud, Tamil Nadu; 215 km from Bangalore.
Kabini River, 209 km from Bangalore.
Lepakshi, Anantapur District, 150 km from Bangalore.

Village refers to a small group of people living together rural setting. The village is a vista of delightful scenes of nature. Village life is peaceful with pure air and food. During the modern times, the city life is stressful. So, some of the popular village safaris near Bangalore are given below.
Kokrebellur Bird Sanctuary. Distance from Bangalore 83 km.
Mattur – Hosahalli. This village is near Shimoga where Sanskrit is still spoken. Shimoga is 284 km away from Bangalore.
Siddapur. It is on the banks of Kaveri river with rich coffee plantations. This is a village in Coorg which is approximately 253 km from Bangalore.
Yana. It is nestled in Sahyadri mountains. This Uttar Kannada village is famous for its beautiful stone formations. Bangalore to Yana distance is 457 km.
Mahadevapura. It is in Mandya district. This village has rich, lush-green paddy fields and a 600- year-old Shiva temple. Mandya is just 100 km away from Bangalore.

Enjoy your trip to Bangalore with the exotic jeep safari. To explore hilly and rocky terrain jeeps are matchless. The vivid traveler will treasure the jeep ride.
Nishani Hills, Coorg. Approximately 245 km from Bangalore.
Kolukkumalai, Tamil Nadu. An offbeat destination for adventure and nature lovers. Distance from Bangalore is around 500 km.
Srirangapatna and Mysore. Distance 150 km from Bangalore.

Cycling is a healthy and cost-effective recreation. You are reducing environmental pollution and testing your physical and mental mettle. It is a wonderful feeling to feel the breeze on your face as you bike along. Some of best trails in and around Bangalore are as listed below.
Sunday cycling at Cubbon Park.
Big Banyan Tree trail.
Ghati Ghats.
Ramadevara Betta.

Do you want to relax after a long week at work? Then a day outing is the most relaxing recreation. Some of the amazing resorts where you can chill out are given below.
The Windflower Prakruthi Resort.
Guhantara resort.
Wine tour.
Jade Retreats.

Self-drive or chauffeur driven road trips are gleesome. Drive through steep hills or along a river or canopy of trees is frolicsome. Best road trips in and around Bangalore are enlisted down.
Nandi Hills. Distance from Bangalore is 61 km.
Bhoga Nandeeshwara Temple, at foothills of Nandi Hills. The distance is approximately 54 km.
Hogenakkal Waterfalls, Tamil Nadu. Approximately 310 km from Bangalore.
B.R. Hills, Karnataka it links the Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats. Distance from Bangalore is approximately 350 km.

Walking by far is the paramount hobby. It is fun, enhances your health. You can do it at any time of the day, anywhere, and does not cost you a single rupee.
Lalbagh walk.
Nagartapete Walk.
Bungalow Walk, Richards Town, Richards Park.
Royal Walking tour, Mysore.
Malleshwaram Walk.
Gandhi Bazaar Walk.

Rejuvenation is immensely imperative after wearisome days at work. Alleviate your mood and body at the spa. Bangalore is a blend of old and new culture. Due to the high-demanding nature of professional commitments, you need various kinds of stress buster. The spa is one of the popular stress busters in Bangalore. Some of the popular spas in Bangalore are catalogued.
Angsana Oasis Spa & Resort.
The Spa at the Leela Palace.
Soukya, Whitefield.
The Four Fountains De-Stress Spa.
Oryza Day Spa.
The 5th element.
Whitemantra.
O2 Spa.

Some of the exceedingly marvelous animals on earth are birds. They come in a myriad of hue. Witnessing a dancing peacock is a fascinating practise. Bangalore and surrounding places is a house of many rare birds. During Winter, from November to January birds migrate from far-off places. Winter is the best season for birding.
Madiwala Lake.
Puttenahalli Lake.
Hebbal Lake.
Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary. Distance from Bangalore 135 km.
Western Ghats Birding - Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary. Distance from Bangalore 270 km.
Nagarhole National Park. Distance from Bangalore 226 km.
Mandagadde Bird Sanctuary. Distance from Bangalore approximately 310 km.

A stainless steel cable suspended to a pulley, which is propelled by gravity is zip lining. Zip-lining is an adrenaline rush avocation. You will encounter amalgam of awareness of fear, excitement, and merry. It is gaining popularity in Bangalore. On weekdays it costs approximately 1200 and on weekend it costs 1500 per person.
Bheemeshwari.
Ramanagaram.
Guhantara.
Nature retreat.

Rejuvenation of body, mind, as well as the soul, is vital. So, pilgrimage plays a significant role in our lives.
Ghati Subramanya temple. Distance from Bangalore is 61 km.
Gavi Gangadhareshwara temple.
Srikanteshwara Temple, Nanjangud. It is at 25 km from Mysore.
Bhoga Nandeeshwara Temple.
St. Mary's Basilica.
St. Marks Cathedral.

Cycling and motorcycle ride are enjoyable activities in Bangalore and can be enjoyed at the following place.
Nandi Hills.
Hesaraghatta.
GKVK campus.

Spending quality time with your loved one is an integral part of our lives.
Dinner at Jade Lantern House.
Candlelight dinner at Taj Westend.
The Raintree Taj Vivanta.

Bangalore has many fishing grounds that allow this leisure activity, some of them are as follows:
Bheemeshwari.
Vemgal Lake. 50 km from Bangalore.
Galibore Fishing and Nature Camp

Social activities and entrainment that commence from late in the evening and go on until wee hours of the morning. It may include live music, parties, pubs, concerts, theater, dancing, etc. Most happening nightlife in Bangalore is below.
Loft 38.
Blue Frog.
Skyye.
Pebble.
F-Bar and Kitchen.
Sugar Factory.
High Ultra Lounge.
Hard Rock Cafe.
The Humming Tree.
Hangover.
Nightout at Jungle Lodges.

At Jakkur Aerodrome, you can try out doing microlight flying in Bangalore. There are professionals to guide and train amateurs.

Weekends are the most looked forward. A perfect opportunity to get away from the tediousness of day-to-day assignments.
Dandeli Anshi Sanctuary, Uttara Kannada - Wildlife and Rafting Adventure in Kali River, 466 km from Bangalore.
Omkar Hills.
Janapada Loka, near Ramanagaram 54 km from Bangalore.
Chunchi Falls, 100 km from Bangalore.
Muthayala Maduvu, 100 km from Bangalore.
Hampi, 374 km from Bangalore.
Badami, 515 km from Bangalore.