Bengaluru, weekend getaway, and bike trips are words that always go hand-in-hand. After all, who can resist the allure of the misty weather and light rainfall that brushes your cheeks as you whizz past to a scenic destination on a bike? And of course, if you’re one of the many Bengalureans who’ve ticked, wrapped up and moved on from Nandi Hills’ scenic sunrise, and are yearning for a new adventure, then we’re here for you! Check out our guide to the 5 best biking places near Bengaluru that offer misty escapes and winding roads.
Skip Nandi Hills! Visit These 5 Biking Spots Near Bengaluru
1. Lepakshi

Sitting about 126 km away from Bengaluru, Lepakshi is a village in Andhra Pradesh that’s renowned for its historical and architectural marvels. A 2.5 to 3-hour scenic bike ride from Bengaluru will bring visitors to a spot believed to carry the essence of the epic, Ramayana. While attempting to save Sita from the clutches of the evil Ravana, the mythical eagle, Jatayu, fell to the ground in Lepakshi and took his last breath. This biking spot near Bengaluru is famous for the Shri Veerabhadra Swamy Temple. Here, a giant monolithic Nandi statue and musical hanging pillars form core memories.
2. Mekedatu
Mekedatu proves that the destination can be as enjoyable and exciting as the biking journey that leads there. About 93 km away from Bengaluru, a 3-hour scenic bike ride away, off-road trails and natural beauty are resplendent here. Translating to ‘goat’s leap’ in Kannada, Mekedatu cements a legend that a goat was successfully able to save itself from a tiger by leaping across a river gorge. A mythological reference cites the goat as Lord Shiva in disguise. Soak in the views of the river Cauvery. Hop on a coracle ride. And visit the confluence points of the Arkavathi and Cauvery rivers.
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3. Skandagiri
Skandagiri is a popular trekking spot situated about 70 km from Bengaluru. A short 1.5-2-hour bike ride away from the city, Skandagiri’s stunning sunrise and calm sunset beckon travellers looking for a slower-paced holiday. While biking to Skandagiri is the first part of the adventure, the second entails trekking to the top of the hill. A mix of simple yet challenging terrains with trekkers having to navigate gravel and rocky surfaces, Skandagiri calls out to adventure junkies and bikers like no other destination!
4. Sakleshpur
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Sakleshpur’s Manjarabad Fort is beautiful and tempting enough to have you make last-minute biking plans with your buddies. The distinctly designed fort in an eight-pointed star shape was built by Tipu Sultan in 1792. Perched 3241 feet high, above sea level, the fort’s design offers no blind spots for canons. A 4-hour scenic bike ride away from Bengaluru, Sakleshpur can be accessed via a thrilling route with multiple hairpin bends or a slow-paced ride through Gudalur.
5. Gandikota
For longer adventures entailing everlasting memories, a biking trip to Gandikota is a must. Hailed as the ‘Grand Canyon of India,’ Gandikota is a village in Andhra Pradesh. It’s known for housing a grand fort and the crown jewel — a supremely beautiful canyon that can give its global counterparts a run for their money. A 7-hour ride away from the Karnataka capital, the naturally formed gorge came into being after the Pennar River sliced through the Erramala Hills.
So Bengalureans, will you give Nandi Hills a miss this weekend, and go for a biking trip to any of these scenic spots instead?
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