Towns near Bangalore with Rich Cultural History

“A journey of a thousand miles should begin with a single step”-Lao Tzu.

Take a weekend break from Bangalore known mainly for its IT industry, parks and dining scene and head out for a road trip to Mysore, which is around 150 km away.This small but historic city at the foothills of Chamundi Hills is famed for its magnificent palaces and heritage bearing the legacy of the Wadiyar dynasty. Art and culture have flourished so well in Mysore that it can be easily called the ‘Cultural capital of Karnataka’. Jaganmohan palace showcases Hindu style architecture and intricate carvings. The Mysore Palace is the royal seat of the Mysore Kingdom. Displaying Indo scenic style of architecture, this palatial building houses two durbar halls, beautiful gardens, museum and temples.

The annual Dasara festival is celebrated here during Navratri and attracts tourists globally. Bangalore to Mysore car rental takes you around the city for sightseeing.

The Folk-Lore Museum is an ideal place for art lovers, located in the Jayalakshmi Vilas Mansion. Sand Sculpture Museum, Regional Museum of Natural History also are prominent places to explore in Mysore. Mysore is famous for sandalwood items, ivory and rosewood inlay work Mysore pak sweets and authentic silk sarees that finely depict Mysore’s impressive culture.

The driving distance from Bangalore to Tirupati is 250 Km and takes around 6 hours. Bangalore to Tirupati cab service ensures punctuality and safety in all its rides. This holy town is the most sacred site of Lord Venkateshwara. This temple town is located atop the Tirumala Hill. The serenity of this place has a spiritual aura. Words become insignificant as we describe the strong culture of devotion and worship towards the presiding god. Regular events like harikatha, bhajans, musical programmes are organised at the Asthana Mandapam near the main temple. During festivals like Brahmotsavam, RamNavami and Janmashtami, hundreds of devotees throng the city to offer prayers. Tirupati laddu, sweet halwa, spicy Andhra meals are not to be missed in this holy hamlet.

The driving distance from Bangalore to Kanchipuram is 277km and takes around 6 hours. Kanchipuram is revered by the Hindus as a major pilgrim destination. Temple festivals are celebrated with great pomp and show, during which puppet shows, folk dances, Carnatic music recitals Bharatnatyam dances are also performed. Kanchipuram is a repository of major architectural monuments and its temples have specimens of Vijayanagara paintings on their walls. Weaving is one of the traditional occupation of the people here who produce exquisite Kanjivaram silk sarees.

The driving distance from Bangalore to Vellore is 212 km by road. Known mainly as a medical, educational and commercial hub. This ancient city has been ruled by several dynasties which have contributed to its rich cultural heritage. Its major tourist attractions are the forts, temples, picnic spots like the Yelagiri hill station that is great for trekking and adventure sports. Historical monuments like the Delhi Gate has witnessed historical battles between the colonial rules. Srilakshmi Golden Temple is an example of modern architectural marvel. Expand your horizons and travel beyond the known paths of travellers.

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