Top Family Road Trips from Bangalore for December 2025

December brings the perfect weather for road trips around Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. While the usual holiday destinations get crowded, these carefully crafted routes offer a mix of temples, waterfalls, wildlife, misty mountains and heritage experiences — ideal for families looking for peaceful alternatives.

Below are 4 curated road-trip routes with route maps (approx. km) and must-visit attractions at each destination.

Route 1: Bangalore → Shravanabelagola → Halebeedu → Sakleshpur → Kukke Subramanya → Dharmasthala

Shravanabelagola – What to See

• Bahubali Gommateshwara Statue

• Chandragiri Hill

• Vindhyagiri Sunrise Point

Halebeedu – Must-Visit Highlights

• Hoysaleswara Temple

• Kedareshwara Temple

• Archaeological Museum

Sakleshpur – Best Experiences

• Manjarabad Fort

• Bisle Viewpoint

• Coffee Estate Walks

Kukke Subramanya – Key Attractions

• Kukke Subramanya Temple

• Kumaradhara River

• Forest Trails

Dharmasthala – Don’t Miss

• Sri Manjunatha Temple

• Bahubali Statue

• Nethravathi River Banks

Route 2: Bangalore → Srirangapatna → Mysore → Bandipur → Ooty

Srirangapatna – Places Worth Visiting

• Ranganathaswamy Temple

• Tipu’s Summer Palace

• Sangama & Nimishamba Temple

Mysore – Family Favourites

• Mysore Palace

• Brindavan Gardens

• Chamundi Hills

• Mysore Zoo

• Payanamuseum

Bandipur – Wildlife Highlights

• Bandipur Tiger Reserve Safari

• Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta

• Forest Viewpoints

Ooty – Top Things to Do

• Ooty Lake

• Doddabetta Peak

• Botanical Garden

• Chocolate Museum

• 9th mile

• Toy train

Route 3: Bangalore → Mysore → Ooty → Coonoor

Mysore – Recommended Stops

• Mysore Palace

• Chamundi Hills

• Mysore Zoo

• Payanamuseum

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Ooty – Scenic Spots

• Rose Garden

• Pykara Lake

• Avalanche Valley

Coonoor – Beautiful Viewpoints

• Sim’s Park

• Lamb’s Rock

• Dolphin’s Nose

• Tea Factory & Gardens

Route 4: Bangalore → Belur → Chikmagalur → Horanadu → Dharmasthala

Belur – Heritage Sights

• Chennakeshava Temple

• Kappe Chennigaraya Temple

• Temple Complex Gopuram

Chikmagalur – Nature & Peaks

• Mullayanagiri

• Baba Budangiri

• Coffee Museum

• Hirekolale Lake

Horanadu – Spiritual Visits

• Annapoorneshwari Temple

• Kalaseshwara Temple (near Kalasa)

• Bhadra River Side

Dharmasthala – Major Landmarks

• Sri Manjunatha Temple

• Dharmasthala Museum

• Nethravathi River

Final Tips for December Road Trips

• Start early to avoid fog on ghats.

• Pre-book hotels, especially Ooty/Chikmagalur.

• Carry winter clothing — temperatures drop to 8–12°C.

• For train lovers, book Ooty toy train tickets in advance .

• Choose routes with less crowd if travelling with kids or elders.

You can also check live seat availability and book Ooty toy train tickets easily through ConfirmTkt (a reliable railway booking partner connected to IRCTC).

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*👉 These routes cover the North & Western side of Bangalore. In our next post, we’ll share the best South-side road trips from Bangalore. Stay tuned!