Weekend trips from Mysore

Mysore is located in such a strategic position that it is easy to head out of the city for short day trips, weekend getaways or longer vacations. It is doubly blessed; not only is it a lovely place to visit but it is surrounded by the most beautiful places to head out to. So once the heritage city’s sights and sounds have been done, it is time to head out of the city to get a sampling of what lies beyond. There is history, heritage, culture, nature, wildlife, scenic beauty and much more, and visitors will be spoilt for choice. From the verdant stretches of Coorg to the historical town of Srirangapatna, from heritage areas such as Belur-Halebid and Somanathpur to the temple towns of Melkote and Shravanabelagola, from the thick forests and staggering wildlife of Nagarhole and Bandipur to the birding destinations of Ranganathittu and Kokkrebellur, from the cultural landscape of Janapada Loka to the adventure hinterland of Ramanagara, from quaint town of Bylakuppe with its unique cultural ethos to the wilderness of Shivanasamudra and Mekedatu, there’s something for every kind of soul and for the entire family as well. Many of these can also be combined or done alone.