2-Day Weekend Getaways

Escape for the weekend with overnight stays. Explore hill stations, coffee plantations, heritage cities, and natural wonders perfect for 2-day trips from Bangalore.

Mysore

Mysore

City of Palaces featuring the magnificent Mysore Palace, Chamundi Hill temple, and beautiful Brindavan Gardens

Distance
143 km
Drive Time
3 hours drive
Accommodation
Hotels, heritage properties, budget stays available
Best Time to Visit

Year-round, Dussehra festival (Sep-Oct) is special

Sample Itinerary
  • Day 1: Mysore Palace, Chamundi Hill, local markets
  • Day 2: Brindavan Gardens, Srirangapatna, return
Activities
Palace tourTemple visitsShoppingGardens
HeritagePalacesCulture
Chikmagalur

Chikmagalur

Coffee plantation town with lush hills, trekking trails, and estate stays in the Western Ghats

Distance
250 km
Drive Time
4-5 hours drive
Accommodation
Coffee estate homestays, resorts, hill-view properties
Best Time to Visit

October to May (pleasant weather)

Sample Itinerary
  • Day 1: Coffee estate tour, Mullayanagiri trek
  • Day 2: Baba Budangiri, Hebbe Falls, return
Activities
Coffee estate toursTrekkingWaterfall visitsPlantation walks
Coffee EstatesHillsTrekking
Coorg

Coorg

Scotland of India with misty coffee plantations, waterfalls, and rich Kodava culture

Distance
265 km
Drive Time
5-6 hours drive
Accommodation
Plantation homestays, luxury resorts, boutique properties
Best Time to Visit

October to March

Sample Itinerary
  • Day 1: Abbey Falls, Raja's Seat, coffee estate tour
  • Day 2: Dubare Elephant Camp, Talacauvery, return
Activities
Coffee toursWaterfall visitsElephant interactionCultural experiences
CoffeeWaterfallsCulture
Sakleshpur

Sakleshpur

Hidden Western Ghats gem with coffee estates, scenic trekking trails, and railway track walks

Distance
220 km
Drive Time
4-5 hours drive
Accommodation
Coffee estate homestays, trekking camps
Best Time to Visit

October to February

Sample Itinerary
  • Day 1: Manjarabad Fort, coffee estate walk, local sightseeing
  • Day 2: Railway track trek, Bisle Ghat, return
Activities
Railway track trekkingCoffee toursFort visitsNature walks
OffbeatTrekkingCoffee
Wayanad

Wayanad

Kerala's green paradise with waterfalls, wildlife sanctuaries, and spice plantations

Distance
280 km
Drive Time
6 hours drive
Accommodation
Resorts, homestays, tree houses
Best Time to Visit

October to May

Sample Itinerary
  • Day 1: Edakkal Caves, Banasura Dam, Pookode Lake
  • Day 2: Chembra Peak trek, Soochipara Falls, return
Activities
Cave explorationWildlife safarisTrekkingWaterfall visits
KeralaWildlifeWaterfalls