22 kms south of Bangalore is the Bannerghatta National Park. Home to lions, tigers, elephants, bison and  wide variety of other animals. The Lion Safari here is very popular and gives visitors a chance to see the magnificent king of the jungle in his natural habitat.

Hesaraghatta is 25 kms from Bangalore. There's an artificial lake here, ideal for calm boating or pulse racing windsurfing. Visit the dairy and horticulture farm or buy guppy, common carps and other varieties of fish from the fish farm.

Nearby is Nrityagram, the Dance Village that offers aspiring dancers a chance to study and train in all disciplines of traditional Indian Dance, Choreography, mythology, music, philosophy and painting can also be studied. It is host to the annual musical fest ‘Vasant Habba' where artists from all over India showcase their talents at an all-night programme.

Ramohalli, a picnic spot 28 Kms, to the west of the city, is renowned for its 400-year-old Banyan Tree, spread over an area of 3 acres.

40 Kms from Bangalore is Muthyalamaduvu, the lush ‘Pearl Valley’. Enjoy the verdant surroundings and beautiful waterfalls. There is a restaurant if you get hungry and forgot you picnic basket. You could laze in one of the small pools or go rock-climbing.

 Ramnagaram, 49 Kms away, is a favourite with rock climbers. It is also an important silk cocoon marketing centre.

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