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Living in a city like Bengaluru can be exhausting since the city is always on its toes with a fast -paced lifestyle. In order to pause this fast paced life, one needs a change of environment even if it’s for a day. You can take a long pleasant drive out of the city to Ramanagara, a quiet peaceful district surrounded by hills. 

The Spot

Ramanagar is just 47 kms away from Bengaluru offering wonders of nature, trek trails, quaint resorts and camping grounds which are enough to halt your life just for a day. Early morning cool pleasant drive is the ideal way to embark your day out at Ramanagara. There are numerous cafes, restaurants along the highway where you can stop and experience the typical ‘morning highway breakfast’ part of a road trip . As you reach Ramanagara, you might come across Silk Bazaar where auctions take place between the buyers and the farmers selling top quality silk cocoons. This is a site to visit and experience the trade of the finest silk cocoons all over India in the Silk Capital of India.

Activities

Considering you are camping at Ramanagara, you might have to drive to the outskirts of this district not so far. There are some good resorts which offer day out packages and activities like Shilhaandara Resort, Baevu the Village, Nature Adventure Camp or Raithanahatti. You will reach around brunch time in either of these resorts since they are under 100 km radius from Ramanagara. A standard day out package includes facilities like breakfast/ lunch and refreshments and access to indoor and outdoor activities depending on which package you choose.

After you check-in, you will be greeted with refreshments like juice or tea/coffee. You then will be free to engage in activities like cave exploration, trekking, zip line, rope line , paintball or even dive into the pool. Spend your day playing amidst nature and exploring new places beyond your desk. Around lunch time, you will be provided with a lunch buffet or order a la carte. You can bring your own games from home like badminton, cricket bats, frisbee, football or any board game. There are ample open spaces in resorts for you to relax and enjoy the outdoors. Some day out packages are packed with activities for their guests till evening whereas some offer you leisure time to spend a peaceful afternoon.

On the other hand, if you are enthusiastic about trekking, Ramanagara has some beautiful, scenic short one day treks which are perfect for day outs. There are provisions of campsites and campgrounds at various spots in Ramanagara which offer their guests food, water, tents, and basic camping amenities. There are beautiful hillocks like Ramadevara hill, Narayangiri Trek, Sholay shooting hilltop, Ramanagara Ramadevara betta, Handi Gundi  and many more. Trek your way to these hills and have your meal at campgrounds at the foothills or local cafes. 

Spending your day at Bannerghatta National Park is an alternative to consider. Surrounded by thick green forests and wildlife, this is the perfect one-day getaway from the busy city life. At the national park, you can go for safari rides, explore various wild animal enclosures, and encounter waterfalls along the way. 

Another possible way to spend your day out in Ramanagara is in the parks nearby. These lovely parks are fit for picnic spots. Bring a simple and quick ready-to-eat lunch from home or pack your lunch from the nearby restaurants and enjoy it under the trees and cool breeze. Read a book, play with your friends or visit nearby temples, Ramanagara has tremendous potential of satisfying your needs with its ecstatic nature. As the day progresses, you can also choose to shop in the nearby local markets where you can buy exquisite silk material, clothes, scarfs etc. Eventually, to end the day on a sweet note, visit Rangarayara Doddi Lake Garden and capture the most picturesque sunset. The lake has well-maintained footpaths along its side where you can take long walks and spend your evening admiring the lake. 

Conclusion

Your beautiful day out ends in Ramanagara with a sunset and you drive back to Bengaluru with amazing memories and quality time spent with your loved ones. You will be all set to go back to your daily life and tasks after this much-needed break. Ramanagara is the closest gem from Bengaluru, perfect for one-day adventures and peaceful weekends. If you ever feel trapped in a routine of home-office-home, you know where to go!