Rakhi 2025 Getaways: 10 Last-Minute Weekend Trips from Bengaluru

By Priyanka Roshan | August 9, 2025

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Coorg

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Chikmagalur

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Wayanad

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Kabini

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Hampi

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Mysuru

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Sakleshpur

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Ooty

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Bandipur

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Gokarna

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