🌄 1. Trekking & Nature Trips

These are for adventure, hiking, and scenic greenery:

• Kudremukh (Chikkamagaluru) – Rolling hills, forest trails, streams

• Kumara Parvatha (Pushpagiri, Coorg) – Challenging trek, camping at Bhattara Mane

• Kodachadri (Shimoga) – Forest trek with waterfalls & sunset views

• Tadiandamol (Coorg) – Grasslands & Coorg’s highest peak, beginner-friendly

• Skandagiri / Kalavara Hills (Near Bangalore) – Popular night trek for sunrise

• Mullayanagiri & Baba Budangiri (Chikkamagaluru) – Highest peaks in Karnataka, moderate treks

🏰 2. Historical & Heritage Trips

For history buffs and heritage lovers:

• Hampi (Bellary district) – UNESCO World Heritage site, ruins of Vijayanagara Empire

• Mysore – Mysore Palace, Chamundi Hill, Mysore Zoo

• Badami, Aihole & Pattadakal – Ancient rock-cut temples and UNESCO-listed monuments

• Chitradurga Fort – Massive fort with caves & hilltop views

🌊 3. Waterfall & Hill Station Trips

For nature lovers and monsoon getaways:

• Jog Falls (Shimoga) – One of India’s highest waterfalls

• Agumbe (Shimoga) – Sunset point & rainforests, “Cherrapunji of South India”

• Coorg (Madikeri) – Abbey Falls, Raja’s Seat, coffee plantations

• Chikmagalur – Coffee plantations, Mullayanagiri, Baba Budangiri

• Kabini & Nagarhole – Wildlife and river cruises

🐘 4. Wildlife & Safari Trips

Perfect for nature and wildlife enthusiasts:

• Bandipur National Park – Tigers, elephants, safari tours

• Nagarhole (Kabini) – Safari + riverfront stay

• Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary – Adventure sports + wildlife spotting

• Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary – Trekking, rivers, and tiger reserve

🏞️ 5. Unique & Offbeat Trips

For those wanting something different:

• Gokarna – Beach trekking, Om Beach, Paradise Beach

• Murudeshwar – Giant Shiva statue & beach

• Sringeri – Ancient temples, river views, and meditation retreats

• Horsley Hills (Chittoor/Karnataka border) – Quiet hill station, trekking, and camping

🎯 Most Popular Trips for Bangalore Weekenders

1. Coorg – 3–4 hr drive, coffee estates, waterfalls, treks

2. Chikkamagaluru – Treks, coffee plantations, Mullayanagiri

3. Kabini / Nagarhole – Safari + riverside stay

4. Hampi – Historical ruins, rock formations

5. Skandagiri / Nandi Hills – Night trek / sunrise view

If you want, I can make a ready-to-use “Top 10 Karnataka Weekend Trip Plan” with duration, best time to visit, travel tips, and stay suggestions — perfect for planning trips from Bangalore. ( NatureTrekking ) 9739627508.