Traveller Hoots

When a much needed long drive is thriving you, get ready and start driving to Biligiri Rangana Betta and Himavad Gopalaswamy temple. Highlights : Distance from Bengaluru : 173 km Places to explore : Biligirangana betta, Himavad Gopalaswamy temple. Mode of transport : Car Type : Weekend, Sight-seeing, Temple Ideal for : Friends and Family Companions : Me, Teju, Sharat and Pradeep Budget : Fuel cost and Food (pack and parcel). Mode of Transport By Road (From Bangalore): Take the Bangalore – Mysore highway, and drive till Maddur. Turn left after leaving Maddur and drive till you reach Malavalli. Continue driving past Malavalli and get to Kollegala town. BR Hills is another 30 minutes drive from Kollegala.Those who come from Coimbatore can take either KSRTC or TNSTC to reach Chamarajanagar, buses ply every 20 minutes. Train : Nearest train station is in Chamarajanagar, 40 km from BR Hills. Daily 6 trains connect Chamarajanagar with Mysore and one among t

Mysore, a popular city is often termed as the "Cultural Capital", "Heritage city of Karnataka" . Today Mysore is the most visited weekend destination throughout the year. As a part of history, Mysore was the capital city of Kingdom ruled by Wodeyar dynasty. The Wodeyars contributed significantly to the cultural growth of the city. Highlights : Distance from Bengaluru : 152 km Time of travel: 2 hours 50 minutes Places to explore : Mysore Palace, Karanji lake, Mysore Zoo, St Philomena's church, Backwaters of Kaveri, Chamundi hills. Mode of transport : Train and car (within the city). Type : Weekend, Sight-seeing Ideal for : Friends and Family Companions : Me, Teju, Abhi and Ajay Budget : Min Rs.500 to Max Rs.1500 Mode of Transport My friend Teju and I started off on an early morning and boarded Chamundi express at 7 am on a Saturday to explore Mysore. One can either travel by own vehicle, train or bus. The total journey between Be