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7 Best Dussehra Long Weekend Getaways Near Bengaluru

Plan your Dussehra long weekend with these seven top getaways near Bengaluru, from coffee hills to wildlife sanctuaries and historic ruins, all within easy reach of the city.

September 14, 2025 / 14:52 IST
7 Best Dussehra Long Weekend Getaways Near Bengaluru (Image: Canva)

Coorg Known to have coffee plantations, foggy hills and waterfalls, Coorg is a perfect weekend getaway out of Bengaluru. Tourists like hiking, rafting and visiting lush vegetation, which makes it an ideal place to spend a festive long weekend. (Image: Canva) CoorgKnown to have coffee plantations, foggy hills and waterfalls, Coorg is a perfect weekend getaway out of Bengaluru. Tourists like hiking, rafting and visiting lush vegetation, which makes it an ideal place to spend a festive long weekend. (Image: Canva)

Chikmagalur This hilly town is home to unending coffee fields, mild climate and picturesque walkways. The treks to Mullayanagiri peak, old temples and spending time in the cool mountain air make this a simple weekend off the city. (Image: Canva) ChikmagalurThis hilly town is home to unending coffee fields, mild climate and picturesque walkways. The treks to Mullayanagiri peak, old temples and spending time in the cool mountain air make this a simple weekend off the city. (Image: Canva)

Kabini Located on the banks of the Kabini River, this is a wildlife haven, with safaris in the Nagarhole National Park, luxury river lodges and serene boat rides. As with any nature lover and wildlife photographer, it is perfect when wishing to relax during the festive season. (Image: Canva) KabiniLocated on the banks of the Kabini River, this is a wildlife haven, with safaris in the Nagarhole National Park, luxury river lodges and serene boat rides. As with any nature lover and wildlife photographer, it is perfect when wishing to relax during the festive season. (Image: Canva)

Wayanad Located in the north, Wayanad is made up of forested hills, spice plantations and concealed waterfalls. There are attractions such as Edakkal Caves, Soochipara Falls, and wildlife sanctuaries. It is a relaxing holiday, and during the Dussehra break, the climate and natural beauty effectively make it a cooler climate. (Image: Canva) WayanadLocated in the north, Wayanad is made up of forested hills, spice plantations and concealed waterfalls. There are attractions such as Edakkal Caves, Soochipara Falls, and wildlife sanctuaries. It is a relaxing holiday, and during the Dussehra break, the climate and natural beauty effectively make it a cooler climate. (Image: Canva)

Hampi Hampi is a UNESCO World Heritage site whose surreal environment is made up of boulder-strewn scenery and temples that date back to the times of the Vijayanagara. Its ancient ruins, cycling paths and laid-back atmosphere are a favourite of history buffs and photographers as it provides a cultural reprieve to the hectic city of Bengaluru. (Image: Canva) HampiHampi is a UNESCO World Heritage site whose surreal environment is made up of boulder-strewn scenery and temples that date back to the times of the Vijayanagara. Its ancient ruins, cycling paths and laid-back atmosphere are a favourite of history buffs and photographers as it provides a cultural reprieve to the hectic city of Bengaluru. (Image: Canva)

Sakleshpur Sakleshpur, which is a less popular hill station with coffee and spice plantations, is associated with hilly terrain, trekking trails and homestays. It is perfect with regard to people who want to have a peaceful but picturesque weekend outing during celebrations. (Image: Canva) SakleshpurSakleshpur, which is a less popular hill station with coffee and spice plantations, is associated with hilly terrain, trekking trails and homestays. It is perfect with regard to people who want to have a peaceful but picturesque weekend outing during celebrations. (Image: Canva)

Bandipur A great wildlife destination on the Mysore-Ooty highway, Bandipur boasts of wildlife which includes elephants, deer and big cats. It is a relaxing long weekend destination with adventure tours of its thick forest and resorts located close to it. (Image: Canva) BandipurA great wildlife destination on the Mysore-Ooty highway, Bandipur boasts of wildlife which includes elephants, deer and big cats. It is a relaxing long weekend destination with adventure tours of its thick forest and resorts located close to it. (Image: Canva)

Nivritti Khatri
first published: Sep 14, 2025 02:52 pm

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