The Silicon Valley of India, Bangalore, is a mega city of the Deccan Plateau. This city has great prominence in the technological sector of India. But people undermine the potential beauty of this Grand city and have developed a notion of it being restricted to only its technological advancement. But the reality is far from the assumption, as this city evolved from the title of the Garden City. The rustic beauty of its inner core is still not lost. And this is still a haven for all the globe-trotters and a holy destination for the adventure seekers.
Begin upon your new crusade of exploring the roots of this magnificent city and also get a boost of adrenaline while on this quest.
Here is a list of top 10 things to do in and around Bangalore for the adventure travelers.
1) CAVING
The sole destination that echoes through the mind at the sound of Caving in Bangalore, is Antara Gange. This is one of the most coveted places for Cave hunters all across India. It furnishes an anomalous and very quaint experience. This is a corollary of the fact that it’s the emulsion of trekking and caving. These two attributes complement each other which makes the experience more wholesome. If truly envisage of making the best out of this trip, then night trekking among the caves is the way to go.
The nerve-racking darkness and the whimsical narrow pathways of the caves, challenge both mind and body. The giant homogeneous rocks make you feel like insects trapped under pebbles in the world of Giants. Finally, near the conclusion of this trip, all your courage and endeavors will be rewarded by the incredible view of the sunrise.
2) GO KARTING
Are you in need for speed? Welcome to the world of Go-karting. Start your engines, and put the pedal to the metal. Have a minor encounter with the racing world. Boost yourself into turbo mode and be rejuvenated by the smell of burning asphalt. The mere sound of the engine is enough to get your veins pumping faster. The thrill of the race against time might just send your heart into overdrive.
For the novice traveler whose knowledge is untouched by this sport, a Go-kart is a minor league racing vehicle. It is rear engine automobile with an open-wheel structure. Go-karting is a professional sport but it’s also a source of recreation for the non-racer speedster.
Meco Kartopia, a state of the art Go-karting track, has been laid with the international standards to give you the best experience of this sport.
3) TREKKING
If you want to escape the perpetual hustle and bustle of the big metropolitan city, trekking might just be the thing for you. Get your spirits intoxicated by the crude beauty of the mother nature. It will be your odyssey from commotion to tranquility, from mental strain to a peaceful mind and from the artificial to the natural. Brace yourself to rediscover the other side of this grand city, which was hidden by the label of the tech hub.
Bangalore is endowed with a myriad of trekking trails, optimal for revitalizing your soul. Like trekking through one of the largest monoliths of Asia, Savandurga Hill. Or hike to the top of Nandi hills by climbing up 1200 steps to reach the summer palace of Tipu Sultan. Have a walk amidst the lush green forest and the hidden caves with idols of Rama, Laxmana, and Sita, on your trek of Devarayanadurga.
4) QUAD BIKING
Ride through the off-road trail and have a brazen confrontation with the brutally rugged terrain. Join together with your friends and hop on the Quad bike, a beast of a machine, to have an enduring expedition. Feed your inner rider and drift through the storm of dust. The surge of adrenaline will be higher than ever.
Dirt Mania is a company in Bangalore which offers you the best experience of this sport. Riding over the trails covered with mud patches, undulating slopes, and rocky tracks will leave you in awe.
5) PAINTBALL
Through the years of training in the virtual world of gaming, now it’s time for you to apply those skills in the real world. The time has come to declare war against your friends, it’s time to choose sides, for, in the end, only one team will emerge victoriously. This is a war without any bloodshed. Precision aiming, stealth movement, deliberate strategy, and a fearless mind will ensure your triumph. Paintball gives you this jam-packed experience. This sport is crammed with action, thrill, and suspense. It’s an adventure like none.
Bangalore offers a versatile range of experience for paintball. The fascinating layout of the Neon Factory paintball arena, that consists of neon graffiti paint jobs all over the region. Or you can head to Gamerzloop that provides a peculiar experience of a glow-in-the-dark mode of paintball. Here you can test out your night vision and Spidey senses (if you got them), as these are necessitated here, for you’ll be completely blind to your surroundings.
6) CROSS-COUNTRY CYCLING
A rustic way to resuscitate your inner core and banish all the stress weighing you down. Step out and hop to your mountain bike to begin your crusade of probing into the lap of the wilderness. Begin your expedition through the off trails roads that stretch across the varying course.
The Big Banyan Tree, located 28 km from Bangalore, is 400 years old tree spread across over 3 acres of land. The grandeur of this place is just magnificent. This is the holy place for all the cross-country cyclists. The entire journey from start to the heart of the banyan tree, your terminus, is of 32kms. The course is all-inclusive of charming sights of the beautiful scheme of the banyan tree. A coveted place for people seeking a serene journey of exploring the grace of nature.
7) MICROLIGHT FLYING
Ever dreamed of maneuvering a plane through the endless expanse of sky? Then your dream is about to come true. Concerning its inherent nature, Microlight is a flying contraption designed to accommodate only two people. Delve into the emprise of navigating a plane at an altitude 40,000 feet. An intense experience of flying a plane would be a milestone in your life’s journey. And no, you won’t have to go through many years of intense training or require any sort of certification to make it possible. Just a lesson of merely 10 minutes from a highly trained instructor would suffice.
The aviation sight is near the Jakkur Aerodrome in Bangalore. This ride through the aerial spread over the Garden city and viewing the perfect confluence of the tech hub and the natural beauty of its wilderness is a memory no one would want to forget.
8) WALL CLIMBING
Its finally time to a swing at the thing we were strictly condemned to do by our parents when we were high on youth, i.e. wall climbing. Gear up to embrace the freedom of scaling to new heights using the sheer strength of our body. But this time we won’t do it to feed our curiosity about what’s on the other side but to have an absolute sense of adventure. You can even try it to conquer the fear of heights, as you’ll be trained by professionals while taking all the safety measures.
The time has come to reveal your inner Gorilla and go wall climbing at Equilibrium Climbing Station. This is a renowned destination for people seeking out this sport. If your heart gets intoxicated by the thrill of this sport, you also have the option of training for becoming a professional here. A few more places where one can give a shot at this activity are the Play arena, Urban climbers, Mars adventure at Phoenix Market City, etc.
9) PARAGLIDING
One can truly revel in the resplendence of the vast expanse of the deep green carpet, draped with the straying clouds and the perfect backdrop of the clear blue skies of Bangalore. The aerial view of this epic scene is just overwhelming.
Paragliding over the Nandi hills will leave you bewitched at the sight of the blanket of clouds emerging from the horizon and covering the beautiful hills. Witness the remarkable view while being rejuvenated by the strong wind navigating you through the air.
10) WILD-LIFE SAFARI
Nature is a mystery and it takes more than a magnifying glass to decipher the clues. We are all familiar with the phrase “circle of life” from the movie “The lion king”. This phrase can be interpreted in many ways and its meaning varies from perspective to perspective. But the place where we can feel the true essence of ‘circle of life’ in the jungle.
For all the nature fanatics out there, who wish to witness the true essence of rich biodiversity and capture the ethereal view of nature in its purest form, a wildlife safari is a must-do adventure sport.
Bannerghatta national park is just the right spot for this activity. Located at a distance of 22km from the main city of Bangalore, this national park is loaded with exquisite biodiversity. Just venture into the trail of roaring beasts and soaring birds. Spread over a massive area of 104 sq.km this sanctuary offers a wide variety and diversity of fauna ranging from lions, tigers, herbivores, bears, etc. This park also includes the country’s first butterfly park which is an array of colorful arthropods.
