James WatsonBangalore though an IT hub is actually located in one of the most naturally pleasing regions of India. With a lovely weather to boast of all the year round, you can try out a few outdoor sports here throughout the year.
If you are fond of trekking, then Bangalore is surely your paradise. There are more than 50 routes when it comes to trekking near Bangalore and there are some really active organizations as well that organize regular treks. So, if you want to have some trekking fun this weekend, try out any one of the trekking events given below:
1) Yana Cave Expedition with NPN-12:Interested in some fun time exploring caves? Open to people of age groups and from every walk of life, this is a golden opportunity for you if you are fascinated by caves and have always wanted to explore them. The Yana Cave expedition is a guided tour and will surely provide you with some interesting insights as well when it comes to caves. So, what are you waiting for? Sign up today!
Duration: Fri, 4 Aug 2017 7:30PM – Sun, 6 Aug 2017 10:00PM
Where: Yana Cave (Outside Bangalore), Bangalore
Cost: Rs3000 onwards
2) Kudremukha Trek– Premium Package: Want to spend some time away in the lap of Nature with your loved ones? Well, then, this premium package trek is something that you ought to try out. Located in the Chikmagalur district, this is one of the greenest regions that you will find near Bangalore. Do sign up for this trek if you are looking for a green adventure.
Duration: Fri, 14 Jul 2017 10:30PM – Sun, 16 Jul 2017 11:00PM
Where: Kudremukh (Outside Banglore) – Kudremukh
Cost: Rs3350
3) Bhadra Rafting and Kyathanamakki Off-road thrills: Just a few kilometres away from the Kudremukha sanctuary lies one of the lovely rivers, Bhadra, of this district. This river offers a lovely site for river rafting if you want to try out adventure sports during the weekends. So if you want to enjoy a river rafting trek this time, do sign up for this one.
Duration: Fri, 21 Jul 2017 11:00PM – Sun, 23 Jul 2017 8:00PM
Where: Kudremukh (Outside Bangalore) – Kudremukh
Cost: Rs3899
4) Nijagal Trek: Well, if you are a hard core trekker then this one is definitely designed for you. It is a short trek but one that is full of important historical elements. This trek promises to be a fun one if you are up for some time in climbing the hills.
Duration: Sat, 15 Jul 2017 6:00AM – 6:30PM
Where: Nijagal Betta (Outside Bangalore), Bangalore
Cost: Rs1300 per person
5) Narayanagiri Trek: Narayangiri is a monolith located near Bangalore which makes for a lovely trek. If you want to infuse your trek with a little bit of religious devotion, then this is surely the one.
Duration: Sun, 30 Jul 2017 6:00AM – 6:30PM
Where: Narayanagiri Betta (Outside Banglore), Bangalore
Cost: Rs1300
These are some of the most promising treks that have been lined up for you near Bangalore. Do try them out!