
Bangalore Day Trips We Took in 2020 — The Original List
📅 Written in 2020. Places, prices and access have changed since. For current routes, entry notes and start times, see the 2026 guides: Best One Day Trips from...
Photo Essay
Featuring photos from Mysore Palace, Sayyaji Rao Road, Vani Vilas, Mysuru, Mysuru taluk, Mysuru District, Karnataka, 570001, India, Bangalore Palace, Jayamahal Road, Rajamahal, Bengaluru West City Corporation, Bengaluru, Bangalore North, Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka, 560006, India, Guddanapura, Kendatti, Kolar taluk, Kolar, Karnataka, 563133, India, Beluru Halebidu Road, Halebidu, Beluru taluk, Hassan, Karnataka, 573121, India.











Centuries-old war horse carvings at Halebidu.

A vivid display of Hoysala artistry in stone.

Halebidu's serene lakeside view.

Hoysaleswara Temple at dusk, Halebidu.

Bhima Slaying Bhagadatta’s Elephant

Beautifully carved layers of the Hoysaleswara Temple base.

A close-up view of Hoysaleswara's sculptured facade.

Stone Ganesha: A testament to Hoysala artistry.

A tranquil pond nestled in Karnataka's greenery.

Enjoying tea amidst Karnataka's lush scenery.

Breathtaking sunset over a lake in Karnataka.




📅 Written in 2020. Places, prices and access have changed since. For current routes, entry notes and start times, see the 2026 guides: Best One Day Trips from...

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