Top 5 hill stations around Bangalore
Planning a summer holiday from Bangalore with your family? Here are five delightful hill stations within a reasonable distance, offering pleasant climates, family-friendly activities, and budget-friendly accommodations. 1. Coorg (Madikeri), Karnataka – "The Scotland of India" Distance from Bangalore: ~250 km (5–6 hours by road) Weather: Pleasant (~20–28°C) Ideal For: Coffee estates, waterfalls, elephant camps Places to Visit: Abbey Falls Raja’s Seat (great sunset view) Dubare Elephant Camp Nisargadhama Madikeri Fort Family-Friendly Hotels: Hotel Coorg International – ₹2,500–₹3,500 per night (includes breakfast) Treebo Trend Durga Boji Grand – ₹2,000–₹2,800 per night 2. Chikmagalur, Karnataka – "Land of Coffee" Distance: ~245 km (5.5–6.5 hours) Weather: Cool & breezy (~18–27°C) Ideal For: Coffee trails, trekking, peaceful nature escapes Places to Visit: Mullayanagiri Peak Baba Budangiri Coffee Museum Hirekolale Lake Family-Friendly Hotels: Hotel Aadrika ...