Elevated at an altitude of 1,110 meter above sea level Yelagiri also known as Elagiri is a beautiful hill station located in the Vellore district in Tamil Nadu. It is located at a distance of 157 km away from Bangalore. It is popular for its charming hills, valleys, and flower orchards. It is also popular for adventure sports such as paragliding, rock climbing, and hiking. More importantly its close proximity to Bangalore makes it an ideal weekend getaway.<\/p>\n

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   Chikmagalur-Karnataka:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

   Chikmagalur is a beautiful hill station that is located in Karnataka. It is located at about 277 km away from Bangalore. It is popular for its beautiful coffee plantations.\u00a0 This scenic hill station was known as Kadur prior to India\u2019s independence. The close proximity to Bangalore means this hill station makes for an ideal getaway destination.<\/p>\n

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      Nandi Hills-Karnataka: <\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      In the state of Karnataka in Chikkaballapur district there is a beautiful ancient fortress known as Nandi Hills or Nandidurg. It is located at distance of about 62 km away from Bangalore. It is renowned for its scenic beauty and tranquil atmosphere. This region was also a part Mysore kingdom during the reign of Tipu Sultan. Its close proximity to Bangalore means that it is an ideal weekend getaway.<\/p>\n

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         Wayanad- Kerala:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

         Wayanad is a scenic district located in Kerala. It is elevated at an altitude of 700 to 1200 meters above sea level and is located at a distance of 271 km away from Bangalore. It is popular for its scenic beauty and cool climate. It is popular for beautiful river, paddy fields, tea gardens, terraced hills etc. It is also a perfect weekend getaway due to its close proximity to Bangalore.<\/p>\n

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            Ooty-Tamil Nadu:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Ooty is a popular scenic hill station located in the Nilgiri hills in Tamil Nadu. It is located at a distance of 265 km away from Bangalore. It is popular for its pleasant climate that lasts throughout the year. While it\u2019s close proximity to Bangalore makes it an ideal weekend getaway destination.<\/p>\n

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               Coorg-Tamil Nadu:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

               Kodagu or Coorg is scenic hill station nestled high up in the Western Ghat at an altitude of 1,750 meters above sea level in Tamil Nadu. It is located at a distance of 279 km away from Bangalore. It is known for its picturesque environment and an extremely vibrant culture. Additionally, it is also located in close proximity to Bangalore and hence is a perfect getaway destination.<\/p>\n

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                  Kodaikanal- Tamil Nadu:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                  Located at 463 km away of Bangalore, Kodaikanal is a scenic hill station in Tamil Nadu. This hill station is elevated at an altitude of 2,133 meters above sea level. It is popular for its dense shola and eucalyptus forests, grasslands, etc. Apart from its natural beauty it also known for a cool and pleasant climate throughout the year. Its close proximity to Bangalore indicates that it is a perfect weekend gateway.<\/p>\n

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                     Munnar- Kerala:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                     In Kerala there is a scenic hill station called \u201cMunnar\u201d. It is elevated at an altitude of 1,700 meters above sea level and, is located at a distance of 520 km from Bangalore. It is popular for its cool climate throughout the year and for its beautiful green tea plantations. Its close proximity to Bangalore makes it an ideal weekend getaway destination.<\/p>\n

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