Q Mango Forest Adventure Camp

Add a tinge of thrill and adventure with one of the best places to visit in Ramanagara that is the camping site of Sholay hills. The campsite sprawls over 55 acres and offers a wide range of amenities to the visitors. Here one can enjoy Kayaking, Canoeing, Trekking, Rain Dance, Rappelling, Zip-lining, Ice Breaker, Tongue Twister, Communication Game, Ladder Climbing, Team Task, Scavenger Hunt, Carrying the ball, Rowing the boat, 10 Mints, Trust walk, and whatnot. Not only this but here you can also play a lot of sports like volleyball, cricket, and several others that will make your day more memorable along with the beautiful surroundings.  Location: Sholay Hills, Ramanagra, Karnataka.Timings: Open for 24 hours.Price: Starting from INR 1,350 per person

Are you a nightcrawler? Take your nightlife excitement to another level with the night trek of Ramanagara. This is the place where rock climbing started and is a trending weekend escape from Bangalore. With the night trek, you can watch the sun go down and the sky change its color to deep black embellished with twinkling stars. There are several locales where can go for a trek like that Ramgiri where the blockbuster Sholay was shot or the SRS hills that are known for its Rappelling and rock climbing activities. Location: Sholay Hills, Ramanagra, KarnatakaTimings: 24 hours openPrice: Starting from INR 1,200 per person

With the literal meaning “goat’s leap” in Kannada, Mekedatu is one of the most serene places to visit in Ramanagara. This locale features the confluence of Arkavati and Kaveri that is a delight to the eyes. The river flows through the gorge and the display it extends is just beautiful. This bountiful location is settled at the border of Chamarajanagar and Ramanagara district. If you are looking for a getaway from the concrete walls of Bangalore, then this is the place for you where you can find your “Nirvana”.Location:  Ramanagara District Karnataka, IndiaTimings: All time openPrice: None

Located 50 km away from Bangalore, the Sholay Shooting HillTop was once a sleepy village and after two and a half years of shooting it certainly gained a lot of importance. The hill was the hideout place for Gabbar and the rugged terrains made the region look like a perfect place for the robbers.At the time of the shooting, artists from different corners came here as the hill was a great spot for rock climbing. After in  late 70’s this hill-top became one of the best places to see in Location: Sugganahalli, Karnataka 562159Timings: 9:00 am to 5:00 pmPrice: None

Explore the uniqueness of Asia’s largest cocoon market Ramanagara Silk Cocoon Market which is located 40 km away from Bangalore. To your surprise, in this market, approximately 50,000 kg of the cocoon is sold every day and all of it is freshly cultivated by the farmers. This is one of the most revered tourist places in Ramanagara that sprawls over 2 acres. At this market, you can even shop the traditional silk artworks as it has a number of silk industries. Here you can shop the silks arts, take a tour to the silk industries, or lazily walk across the cocoon vendors. Location: SH17, Ijoor, Ramanagara, Karnataka 562159Timings: 24 hours openPrice: None

One of the most sought after places to visit in Ramanagara is the Ramadevara Betta Hill that is located away from the concrete jungles of Bangalore. The hill is snuggled 3,000 feet above the ground and offers fantastic views of bountiful nature. Something that makes this spot popular is that the Bollywood blockbuster “Sholay” was shot here and the surroundings of the hills are just beyond one’s imagination. If you are planning for a soulful escape then this is the best choice for you. Location: Shri Pattabhi Rama Temple Sri Rama Hill, Thibbe Gowdana Doddi, Ramanagara, Karnataka 562159Timings: 9:00 am to 5:00 pmPrice: None

Take a look into the folk world at Janapada Loka, which is one of the most interesting places to visit in Ramanagara. Commonly it is known as the “Folk Culture World” this folk museum is located at the Bangalore Mysore highway and was built back in the late 19th century. The museum reflects 5,000 different folk artifacts and is divided into various segments. In each an every corner of the museum, there is a variant of Karnataka’s art and showcases the antique collection of about three decades.Location: Bangalore - Mysore Highway, State Highway 17, Ramanagar District, Doddamannugudde Forest, Karnataka 562159Timings: 9:00 am to 5:30 pmPrice: Starting from INR 10 per person and an additional INR 100 for photos and videos.

Escape to the beautiful Sri Revanna Siddeshwara Betta hills that is famed for its arduous rock climbing spots and Siddheshwar temple. On the entire hill, there are three temples namely Sri Revana Siddeshwara temple, Bheemeshwara and Renukamba temple that offer tranquil environs to the devotees. This elegant cave temple is snuggled on the notch of a monolithic stone hill and is surrounded by the trails of natural wonders. Whether you are looking for solace or wish to add a rock climbing experience to your trip, then this is the best pick.Location: SRS Hills, Ramanagra, KarnatakaTimings: 24 hours open