Bannerghatta  National Park (22km)
The park, spread over an area of around 100 sq km, is situated in a picturesque surrounding with a variety of fauna, at Anekal Road. The main attractions are bisons, Elephants, Baboons, Panthers, Jackals and Lion taled Monkeys. The park has a Serpentarium (snake park) and crocodile farm. One can also go for an elephant ride, a lion and tiger safari. 
Open 0900 - 1200, 1400 - 1700, Closed on Tuesday. Entry fee Rs.15. 
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Hesaraghatta (25km)
The picnic spot Hesaraghatta, located approximately 25kms from Bangalore, has an artificial lake. Boating and windsurfing are the other attractions here. The spot is also known for research and development farms for poultry, animal husbandry, agriculture and horticulture.

Nrityagram (28 km)
Nrityagram, situated at Hesaraghatta around 28 kms from Bangalore, is the the dance village founded by the Odissi dancer Protima Guari. It is dedicated to the gurukula tradition of dance, music, choreography and painting. Nrityagram is the venue of the annual musical fest ' Vasantha Habba' or the festival of spring where artists from all over India showcase their talents.

Ramohalli (28km)
Located about 28 kms from bangalore on the Mysore road, is a popular picnic spot Ramohalli famed for its big banyan tree. The fabled 400 years old tree has an awe-inspiring appearance and its branches spreads over an area of nearly 4 acres. It is believed to be the place where the sage Muneshwara performed his penance.

Muthyala Maduvu (45km)
Situated 45 kms from Bangalore in the midst of hills is the fascination picnic spot Muthyala Maduvu. Also known as pearl valley, the main attraction here is the water falls, formed by thin jets of water spurting down like the drops of pearl from a height of 300 feet.

Nandi Hills (56kms)
Nandi hill, a picturesque hill station at a distance of about 56kms from Bangalore, is famous for its temples and fort. Located at an altitude of about 1,478 m above sea level, this place with shimmering lake and green valley, offers a breathtaking panoramic view. Also known as Nandidurga, it was one of the summer retreats of Tipu Sultan. A flight of 1,175 steps lead from the base of the hills to the top. Other attractions here are the Yoga Nandishvara Temple dedicated to Lord Bull, Tipu's Drop and temples dedicated to Goddess Parvati, Lord Ganesha and Hanuman.

Shivaganga(56kms)
Shivaganga, also known as Dakshin Kashi, located 56kms from Bangalore is an interesting hill with four faces. Rising to a height of 4599ft, the hill looks like a Nandi from the East, Ganesh from the West, A Linga from the South and Cobra with it hood spread from the North side. The hill has two famous shrines dedicated to Lord Gangadeshwara and Goddess Honnadevi. There is also a fresh water spring called Pathala Ganga.

Channapatna (60km)
Channapatna is a small town around 60 kms south-west of Bangalore on the Mysore Highway. Also known as Gombegala Ooru (Toy's City), it is a wonder land of eye-catching lacquer ware and hand-crafted wooden toys.

Devarayanadurga (70km)
This is a hill station on Tumkur road perched at a height of 3940 feet, about 70km from Bangalore. Devarayanadurga is famous for the natural water spring called 'Namada Chilume' which is considered as the source of Jayamangali river. The rocky hills are surrounded by forest and the hilltops are dotted with several shrines including the temples dedicated to Yoga Narasimha and Bhoga Narasimha. To the adventure seeker, it is an ideal place for trekking and rock climbing.

Mekedatu (98km)
The beautiful picnic spot Mekedatu (Goat's leap), is located at a distance of about 98kms from Bangalore on Kanakapura road. The place got its name from Cauvery river. Before traversing its south-bound terrain, the river squeezes through a deep and narrow gorge over which a goat could leap.

Shivanasamudram (120km)
Shivanasamudram alias Shivasamudra about 120kms from Bangalore is a tiny hamlet town surrounded by forested hills and a lush green valley. It's an alluring spot, where river Cauvery branches into two picturesque water falls namely Gaganachukki and Bharachukki. These falls are the source of Asia's first Hydro Electric Power project called "Shimsa". The ideal time to visit Shivanasamudra is between the months of June and December.

Kolar Gold Fields (98km)
India's largest and oldest gold mine, Kolar Gold Mines is located 98 Km east of the city and south of Kolar town. The gold mines here are the deepest mining pits in the world, reaching down to a depth of about 10,000 feet below the surface of the earth. Prior permission is required to visit the field. Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation, Bangalore may be contacted for permission. Visitors are permitted only on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday from October to February.