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Weekend getaways from Bangalore
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Gokarna
What do you visualize if we ask you about a weekend on a beach? We would not be surprised if you say Goa. And that’s precisely why we need an alternative to Goa, one which is away from the humdrum of life, one which brings peace and serenity for the weekend.
This is precisely what Gokarna offers. If you are looking for a place for an escapade, to take a break after the week-long 9-5 office hours and are tired of glancing at pictures of breath-taking beaches on your monitor, go ahead and pack your bags already.
At a distance of about 500 km from Bangalore, is the sleepy temple town of Gokarna, more so known as the hippie town. While the famous Mahabaleshwara Temple is quite the attraction of the coastal town, unadulterated beaches overlooking the clear, blue Arabian Sea, adventurous treks, cuisines from all over the world and the hippie culture is what we seek and find solace in, at Gokarna. Whether you would like to meet new people, enjoy a dance under the night sky or just a walk alone beside the glowing phytoplanktons under a dark sky, Gokarna has it all.
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Dandeli
Dandeli, on the banks of river Kali, is located in the Uttar Kannada district of Karnataka. Surrounded by dense forests, the town is rich in biodiversity and forms the perfect weekend getaway for a little adventure.
Dandeli has quite an interesting story to its etymology. The name Dandeli derived from Dandeleppa, a servant of the Mirashi landlords who fell in love with the lady of the family. The lady too was in love with him and wanted to marry him. But Dandeleppa, taking into account the reputation of the family, declined the offer. This enraged the lady who complained to her brothers, accusing Dandeleppa of having misbehaved with her, as a result of which, they sliced her into two pieces. The places where his body fell is said to have a temple erected in his honour.
At Dandeli, whether you delve into a weekend of adventure through the unexplored trails of the Western Ghats or engage yourself into watersports; you wouldn’t run out of fun things to do.