25 Unique Places to Visit in Bangalore: Offbeat Sightseeing Blog
This blog lists some unique places to visit in Bangalore and beyond the city too. We have included many offbeat treks too that can be done on the weekends.
Karnataka
Netravati Peak Trek: Serenity of the Shola
Netravati Peak trek is an offbeat trek route in the Chikmagalur District. It is a part of the Western Ghat range which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is not far from Kundremukh but this is a different route.
Best Homestays in Chikmagalur: Ideal Post Covid Getaways that combine Heritage & Hospitality
Royal Mansions, Colonial Bungalows, Coffee Plantation Stays… Best Malnad heritage homestays in the wilderness around Chikmagalur for a safe & secluded post-covid vacation from Bangalore.
White Water Rafting in Karnataka: All You Need to Know
A guide to White Water Rafting in Karnataka including the best spots, season, processes, and requirements.
Badami: Squalid Splendour
The Chalukyan ruins of Badami include rock-cut caves on southern hill and fort & shivalayas of northern hills, and also the Bhootnath Temple built between 5th-8th centuries.
Aihole Durga Temple: Eclectic Experiments
The apsidal Durga Temple of Aihole is one of the most unique pieces of architecture from the early Chalukyan Era. Apart from that, Aihole has around 120 temples and ruins dedicated to Hindu, Buddhist, & Jain faiths.
Hampi: Heady Antiquity
A travelogue & travel guide of the UNESCO Heritage Site of Hampi (Vijaynagara Empire), the last non-islamic superpower of Deccan that the Bahmanis had to collude to dismantle and an architectural marvel that left foreign visitors agape.
Halasuru Someshwara Temple, Bangalore
The Halasuru Someshwara Temple is a 500-year-old Vijayanagara Era Hindu Temple in Ulsoor, a perfect offbeat gateway in Bangalore that is rarely discussed.
Pattadakal Temples: Eclectic Melange
After visiting Mahakuta, we quickly started moving towards Pattadakal. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and hence I expected it to be better maintained compared to the rest of them. The auto drove rushed past the pastures through the empty road and we crossed a bridge over the Malaprabha River, which is as pivotal …
Mahakuta Group of Temples: Unexpected Delights
A Chalukya monument near Badami, Mahakuta has several small temples displaying a combination of Dravida and Nagara styles, with a beautiful tank in the middle.
Badami Travel Guide: With Pattadakal, Aihole, & Mahakuta
A comprehensive guide for visiting Badami, Aihole, & Pattadakal, along with Banashankari, and Mahakuta with route map, hotel, and transport details.
A Walk to St. Mary’s Basilica through the Commercial Street, Bangalore
Commercial Street is one of the busiest and oldest shopping areas of Bangalore which eventually leads to St Mary’s Basilica, one of the oldest churches in the city.