Take Time Off to Rejuvenate Your Relationship: 14 Romantic Things to Do in and Around Bangalore for Couples (2020)

One of the main things to keep in mind before planning a romantic trip is to check the weather as it plays an essential role in one’s mood. Bangalore is usually pleasant throughout the year, but winter is the most comfortable. You can get by with a light jacket between October to February. Just like winters, Bangalore has pleasant summers too, and March to May would be a good time to visit Bangalore. If you like to sit with a hot cup of coffee and smell the moist earth, then plan your visit between June to September as you may get to witness heavy showers.

Bangalore or Bengaluru is the capital of Karnataka and is also known as the Garden City. Think of Bangalore, and you'll think of beautiful lakes, gardens, and splendid historical monuments. There are dozens of places around Bangalore, which are great for a romantic trip. It has become a haven for romantic couples because of the beautiful surroundings, perfect weather, great hangout places, malls, and abundant natural views.

One of the best places to visit in Bangalore is Sakleshpur, Hassan district of Karnataka; it is a hill station near the Western Ghats. It has a moderate climate and is known for the production of coffee, pepper, and other spices. It is loaded with beautiful scenery all around. The best time to be in Sakleshpur is between October to December.

The nearest airport is in Mangalore, and the distance between Bangalore to Sakleshpur is 223 km, which can serve as a romantic road trip for any couple. The nearest station is Subramanya Railway Station. There are several places that you can visit in Sakleshpur while on a romantic getaway. There wouldn’t be anything lovelier than holding hands with your loved one and walk up to Bisle View Point in Bisle village. The place provides a beautiful view of three mountain ranges: Kumara Parvatha, Pushpagiri, and Dodda Betta. The splendid view is mesmerizing and takes you to a different world altogether.

Jenukal Gudda/Jenukallu Gudda which is one of the small hills in Sakleshpur. You can trek up to the hilltop and see the mountain range covered with an enchanted view of green landscape flourishing beneath. One of the most famous historical monuments you can visit is Manjarabad Ford build by Tipu Sultan, situated in Sakleshpur. You can just sit atop Manjarabad Fort, and enjoy the mesmerising view with your other half.

Nandi hills are around 60 kilometres from Bangalore. To reach Nandi hills one can take a cab or ride a bike from the city, but the roads are steep and full of curves, and the drive may not always be the most relaxing. The bus leaves at 8:30 AM and returns between 2:30 PM and 5 PM. The place is known as a summer jaunt of Tipu Sultan, where he would retire to get respite from the hotter months.

One of the major attractions of Nandi Hills is the Tipu's Drop, which is a 600-metre cliff drop that was used in his time to execute the death penalty by letting criminals fall to their death. Tipu's Summer Residence, also known as Tashk-e-Jannat, has beautifully carved arches and pillars with exquisite wall and ceiling paintings. You can opt to take a bicycle ride amidst a beautiful landscape with your loved one. If you and your partner love adventure, you can opt for paragliding over the valleys and lush green hills and feel the adrenaline rush.

Grover Vineyard, one of the most famous places near Bangalore, is situated at the foot of Nandi Hills. The vineyard is not only dedicated to providing great wine but conducts tours of the winery for visitors for a fee. It is an excellent place for romantic couples to relax and to be engulfed by the fresh aroma of grapes and delicious wine. It also has Lounge de La Réserve, where one can enjoy good food with great wines. The tour starts with visiting the crushing unit where you can try your hands, or in this case, your feet, at it!

The tour then takes you through the other stages, namely the filtering, processing, fermentation, storage, bottling, labelling and packaging of the bottles. The famous wine tasting happens in a designated room called the Cave the La Reserve. The package costs around INR 850 per person on weekdays and includes lunch and wine tasting of 5 varieties of wine on weekdays while it costs INR 1,000 during the weekends.

The purpose of a romantic trip is mainly to fall in love with each other all over again, a romantic trip in the sky with your romantic partner can do the trick. Jakkur Airfield is around 13 km from Bangalore, which allows you to leave the world behind and sore with your loved one. The excitement of riding a hot air balloon teamed up by watching it fill up with the hot air is worth trying. You are given classes and a set of rules to follow before mounting the balloon. It is advisable to carry a quality camera to capture the moments once in the sky. You can also try parasailing while you are at the Airfield. The timing for the hot air balloon ride is 5:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. every Saturday.

You are finally back at your room after a day of adventure and romance, and the grand finally of day has to be romantic candle light dinner. Bangalore has several places where you can have a peaceful candle light dinner before you call it a day.

It is located on Richmond Road. The place is decorated with elegant colours with melodies music to set the mood. It is known for its European and Mediterranean cuisine. The most tried dishes from the menu are the eight-hour lamb and Ravioli. The place serves dinner between 7 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.

Persian Terrace is another place where you can unwind with your partner under the moonlight and a starry sky. It is famous for its Afghani, Lebanese and Mediterranean cuisines with elite class decoration. It creates a magical environment and helps you lose yourself in the eyes of your beloved. The best dishes of the place are Grilled Kababs, fresh naans, and refreshing dips/chutneys. The dinner time starts at 6:30 p.m. and serves food till 11:30 p.m.

Rim Naam is at The Oberoi. It sits on a wooden platform surrounded by a water body, decorated with bamboos. It gives a cosy feel to the restaurant and is a perfect place to woo your loved one. It offers exquisite Thai food and fresh seafood. The dinner timings are between 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Bangalore has perfect weather and beautiful places for a romantic getaway with some of the best resorts in India. When searching for the best place to stay with your loved one, resorts are the best options as they provide you the privacy you need with strict security. It also provides you with loads of free activities and amenities. You can take a complete package and enjoy it without stressing over what to do next.

Holiday Village Resort is situated off the Kanakpura Road and provides amenities like relaxing in the pool, playing football, table tennis, volleyball, and many more. The resort offers free breakfast. It is a place to sit back and spend quality time with your partner in love.

Our Native Village is in Hessarghatta; it is the first and only 100% eco-resort with a beautiful natural swimming pool. It has an elegant outdoor restaurant where you can eat and take in nature's beauty all at the same time. You can also try some village games and a traditional bullock cart ride with your partner.

Guhantara Cave Resorts is situated off Kanakapura Main Road. It is one of a kind as it is an underground resort which is built like a cave. It offers couples a place for a peaceful setting where they can rejuvenate their intimacy. It offers tunnel trekking, rain dance, and various indoor and outdoor games for the couples in love. You can eat at their excellent restaurant and unwind in their bar.

Bangalore is a metro city, a place full of gardens and parks as well as an IT city, but it has turned into an area with a thrilling nightlife with high-quality lounges and pubs. It has excellent pubs and bars where you can party till the dawn with the love of your life. They provide you with a unique ambiance, heart-pumping music, and delicious food. Some of the best clubs/lounges in Bangalore are:

Camping under the star-filled sky, breathing fresh air, and hearing the sound of waterfalls in the background sounds like a perfect romantic date. Kanakapura is 63 km from Bangalore, and one can reach there by bus or a private vehicle. The best time to visit the place is between June to October.

Kanakapura is famous for silk so go ahead and shower your partner with silky gifts. While in Kanakapura, you can visit places like Ragi to Raga, an art gallery, and an organic cafe, which also conducts workshops on sustainable living, which can be interesting to take with your partner.

Circular Square is another place to visit if you want light-hearted entertainment as it conducts several events during the day. It has a spacious library for you to sit with a book and coffee with your loved one. Pyramid Valley has a pyramid called Maitreya-Buddha, which is a meditation centre. The peaceful environment helps you relax with your partner before you head back to your busy lives.

Ramanagara or the famous Ramgarh of the movie Sholay is around 47 km from Banglore. The place is also called the land of seven hills and is surrounded by rocky cliffs, valleys, and beautiful streams. There are various activities you can try during the day before you start your date camping amidst the natural beauty of the place at night. You can try rock climbing and bird watching with your partner.
The best time to reach Ramanagara is to take the bus or drive your car. The best time to visit is between October to March, avoid monsoon as you may encounter leeches, which won't be pleasant at all.

Thattekere Lake is around 60 km from Banglore and is known as an Elephant corridor. It can be reached via Bannerghatta Road and Kanakapura road. Since it is densely populated by elephants, it is important to avoid dense forest areas, but if you like to spend some time with the majestic beasts, you can visit the Dubare Elephant Camp. The nearest village is Ragihalli, which is famous for its silk production. You can visit the houses and experience the world of silk right from silk eggs to the weaving. It is an adventure place to visit on a romantic date with your loved one and feel alive once again.