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Where can you experience the best adventure activities in and around Bangalore?

Bangalore is not only known for its nightlife, but it's also famous for various adventurous activities; some of the best adventure activities in Bangalore are Dirt Biking, Parasailing, Rock Climbing, Go-Karting, Paintball, and River Rafting.

#1 Dirt Biking

There are a few places for adventure games in Bangalore; get an opportunity to indulge in the crazy fun of driving on a dirt track. The combination of thuds, speed, and imbalances on the trails cover mud patches, rocky tracks, and hilly slopes to ensure you a variety of experiences within a single ride.

Best Places for Dirt Biking: 

  1. Slideways Motoranch, Bangalore
  2. Dirt Mania Outdoor Adventures, Bangalore

#2 Parasailing Adventure

Parasailing is an activity for all; this adventure activity gives you wings and let’s you relish the pictorial environs from a birds-eye view. The breathtaking views from a soaring height will make your heart skip a beat.

Best Places for Parasailing:

  1. Jakkur Aerodrome
  2. Aero Adventures, Jakkur
  3. Getaway Now, Jakkur

#3 Rock Climbing Adventure

For the adventure seekers, Bangalore provides some of the best adventure activities, including rock climbing. Some popular rock climbing destinations near Bangalore are Ramanagaram, Chitradurga, and Savandurga.

Best Places for Rock Climbing:

  1. Varlakonda
  2. Avati Hills
  3. Ramanagara
  4. Chitradurga
  5. Savandurga

#4 Go-Karting

If you are a speed lover, you should try Go-Karting to satisfy the urge for adventure sport in Bangalore. A fun and adventure activity where you can drive a kart on safe tracks & beat your friends with speed.

Best Places For Go-karting In Bangalore:

  1. Meco Kartopia
  2. Red Ride Sports
  3. Grips Go Karting
  4. Torq03
  5. Play Arena

#5 Paintball

It's one of the best adventure sports in Bangalore; you cannot miss playing. If you're a paintball expert or just in hunt for some fun and adventure activities; paintball is the best sport for you. Come here, make your team, play, win, and have some of the most joyous moments.

Best Places for Paintball: 

  1. Paint Ball X 
  2. Axe Adventure Sport Pvt Ltd 
  3. Active Arena 

#6 River Rafting

One of the most exciting adventure water sports in Bangalore you can try is rafting. The Kabini river is one of the excellent supports for trying some water adventure activities like rafting which is four hours drive from Bangalore city. 

Best Places near Bangalore for Rafting:

  1. Bheemeshwari
  2. Dandeli
  3. Coorg
  4. Chikmagalur
  5. Kabini

What are the best trekking places near Bangalore?

Bangalore is known for its IT and nightlife, but not many know that there are several marvelous hiking trails on the outskirts of this beautiful city. 

We have listed a few famous trekking places near Bangalore, within 50 to 100 kilometers; Madhugiri, Savandurga Hill, Channarayana Durga, Ramanagara, Skandagiri, Devarayanadurga, Nandi Hills.

1] Madhugiri

One of the off-beat trekking places near Bangalore offers some challenging stretches on its one-&-half-hour-long trek. 

Madhugiri is the second-largest monolithic rock after Savanagiri. Once you reach the peak, the architectural remains of Gopalakrishna Temple are worth exploring.

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2] Savandurga Hill

This pictorial place has two popular trails; Billigudda and Karigudaa. Savandurga offers an easy to moderate trekking experience along with a picturesque view. 

One of the major highlights of Savandurga is the Night trek. Also, try to visit the historical fort of Kempegowda on the way.

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3] Channarayana Durga

This place has an unusual yet amazing combination of rustic hill views and thrilling trek stretches. You can explore many herbs & shrubs with medicinal values on the way or visit the age-old Maratha Fort located at the peak. 

Be careful while trekking here; there are no signboards here, which will confuse you.

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4] Ramanagara

Ramanagara is one of the favorite trekking places near Bangalore. This place offers a moderate to difficult trekking experience; everyone loves to trek here right from amateur to professional trekkers. 

Ramanagara has a spectacular view, and the silk market here tempts travelers to explore more. The highlights of this place are Pitch climbing, fishing in Kanva, and Janapada Loka reservoir.

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5] Skandagiri

This place offers moderate to difficult level trekking experience; professional trekkers prefer Skandagiri due to its challenging trails. 

You can explore two caves on your way while trekking and enjoy the impeccable beauty of this place. You can also try some adventure activities here like jet skiing and others.

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6] Devarayanadurga

Move number of tourists visit here during March and April due to the cave festival of Sri Bhoga Narashima Swamy. There are two Historical temples located here, Sri Yoga Narashima Temple on the top and Sri Bhoga Narashima Swamy Temple at the bottom. 

You can also enjoy the hypnotizing natural springs - Namada Chilume.

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7] Nandi Hills

This fantastic location is known as the famous Indian warrior Tipu Sultan’s summer palace. Offering an easy to moderate level trekking experience Nandi Hills has an awe-inspiring sunset view. The astonishing views of Amrita Sarovar here are worth exploring.

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What are the best places to visit in Mumbai with Family?

Mumbai the ‘City of Dream’ there is a lot of places you can visit here with your family and some of them are Mumbai film city, Red carpet wax museum, Marine drive, Elephanta caves, Amusement parks, Sanjay Gandhi national park, Siddhivinayaka Temple, & Kanheri Caves.

#1 Mumbai Film City

Often called the home of Bollywood, this massive Film City of Mumbai is widespread over a 520-acre region. Since it has served as an iconic location for many Bollywood films for years, visiting this place is one of the best things you can do in Mumbai with your kids. You can even check this place out in an extravagant Bollywood Tour where you will get to see behind-the-scenes actions and how it's sewed into all those films you love!

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#2 Red Carpet Wax Museum

Another most exciting thing to do in Mumbai is visiting the Red Carpet Wax Museum. Located in the famous R City Mall, this place is one of the main tourist attractions for all Bollywood fans. You can find wax statues of prominent personalities like Obama, Harry Potter, Steve Jobs, Brad Pitt, Nelson Mandala, Mahatama Gandhi, and many others; click pictures with your favorite celebrity.

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#3 Marine Drive

If you plan to go out somewhere with your family in Mumbai, you can just take a stroll by the Arabian Sea on Marine Drive. The deep blue sea with ferryboats sailing in, mesmerizing sunset vista, and refreshing breeze soothe your mind completely. You can sit and enjoy some time with your loved ones, enjoy street food, capture the most photogenic sunset view, or just stroll hand in hand with your beloved.

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#4 Elephanta Caves

Located on the shoreline of the Arabian Sea, on an island. Widespread over 60,00 sq feet, Elephanta Caves is accredited as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. This place is an architectural wonder; it has incredible rock-cut caves, depicting cult of Lord Shiva (Maheshmurti- three-headed Shiva, Nataraja, and Ardhanarishvara). You can only reach here in ferryboats from the Gateway of India. 

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#5 Amusement Parks

The list of fun things to do in Mumbai is not complete without a whole day tour at an amusement park. Essel World is one of India's most thrilling amusement parks. It has its vast and extensive entertainment area, with exciting rides that is a perfect place to chill and de-stress your mind and body. The Water Kingdom- the oldest and biggest waterpark in India, is a part of the Essel World. The place acts as a perfect getaway on scorching summer days with a lot of water rides.

You can also head over to Imagica Theme Park; a perfect place for a family outing that is full of entertainment, relaxation, shopping, dining, and lodging all in one place for kids, families, and couples. 

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#6 Sanjay Gandhi National Park

Previously known as Borivali National Park, Sanjeev Gandhi National Park is a mini paradise for nature lovers and wildlife lovers. This bio reserve is the home to various typical and endangered animals like four-horned antelope, spotted deer, leopards, porcupine, mouse deer, sambar, palm civet, and Indian flying fox and many others. Birds like Sea Eagle, sunbirds and flowerpecker, Paradise flycatcher, and brown-headed barbet are spotted here. Exploring the 104 sq km widespread area and luxuriate in safari, boating, mini train ride, and trekking up to Gandhi tekdi and Kanheri caves is undoubtedly one of the fascinating things to do in Mumbai with your family and kids.

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#7 Siddhivinayaka Temple

One of the must-do things in South Mumbai is visiting the Siddhivinayak Temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha. Located in Prabhadevi, this temple is famous among Mumbaikars by various names like 'Navasala Pavanara Ganapati' or 'Navasacha Ganapati' owing to its significance for them. Once you go inside the temple, you will get mesmerized with the beautifully sculpted Lord Ganesh idol in a single black stone. This idol is the most vital part of this shrine. You can easily reach Siddhivinayak temple anywhere in Mumbai using local transport or a taxi.

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#8 Kanheri Caves

This combination of 100’s Buddhist caves in Mumbai is together called the Kanheri Caves. It is quite nestled amidst the calm and peaceful environments of Sanjay Gandhi National Park. If you wish to know the deep insight into the evolution and of Buddhism from 1st century BC to 11th century AD; then visit this place. 

Besides being a requisite knowledge center for Buddhism, these caves also possess enormous cave excavations from a single mountain. Once inside, you’ll be able to distinguish elements like beautiful Buddhist stupas, prayer halls, intricately carved & sculpted pillars, and water channels ingeniously carved out of stone.

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