Places to Visit Near Kanakapura Road

Chunchi Falls is a 50-foot waterfall on the Arkavathi River, set 62 km from Kanakapura Road on National Highway 948. It sits near Harohalli village among green trees and rocks. It is a great spot for day picnics and photos. The best time to go is from August to December after the rains. Swimming is banned here because the water is deep and fast.

Mekedatu is a rock gorge where the Cauvery River flows through a narrow 12-meter gap, set 68 km from Kanakapura Road. It sits 3.5 km past Sangama, where two rivers meet. Visitors cross shallow water at Sangama on small round boats. Local forest buses take people from Sangama to the Mekedatu viewpoint. The best time to visit is from October to March.

Pyramid Valley International is a quiet meditation center set in Kebbedoddi village, 30 km from Kanakapura Main Road. It holds a 102-foot-tall pyramid that fits 5,000 people inside at once. The 28-acre site has clean gardens, paths, and quiet ponds. Entry is free for all visitors from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM daily.

The Art of Living International Centre is a 65-acre ashram set up in 1981, located right on Kanakapura Main Road in Vasudevpura. Its main site is a 9-level meditation hall built like a lotus flower. Visitors can tour organic farms, lakes, and schools on the land. Free tours take place daily, and evening prayers welcome all guests.

Turahalli Forest is a 590-acre nature park set 13 km from Kanakapura Road in South Bangalore. It is the last natural forest inside city bounds. The forest has a high hill that gives wide views of the city. It is a top spot for morning walks, bird watching, bike rides, and rock climbs. Cars and bikes are kept outside to keep the air clean.

Ramanagara is a rocky hill town set 48 km from Kanakapura Road, famous as the set for the movie Sholay. It holds a vulture park and seven big granite hills over 3,000 feet tall. People visit for rock climbs, night treks, and rare birds. Local adventure camps nearby offer rope games, zip lines, and tent stays.

Thottikallu Falls is a twin waterfall dropping 30 feet, 14 km from Kanakapura Road near Byappendahalli village. The falls sit next to the old Muneshwara Temple. Water flows fast right after rain between July and October. The falls dry up in summer, so plan your trip during wet months.

Purva Eminora is a new home project by Puravankara Limited, set at Vajarahalli on Kanakapura Main Road (Bangalore 560062). It covers 3.6 acres of land with 2 tall towers up to 39 floors with 250 homes. The project offers 3 BHK flats starting at 1,900 square feet. It sits 280 meters (a 2-minute walk) from Thalaghattapura Metro Station.

Purva Eminora lets owners stay near top tourist spots while keeping quick links to the city. The site sits 6 minutes from the NICE Road junction to reach Electronic City fast. It has 80% open land, a large clubhouse, pools, and sports courts.