Day Trip from Bangalore to Ambur in August 2023

1. 9:00AM: Breakfast at CTR
   Located in Malleshwaram, 45 minutes (8 miles) from Bangalore City Center

   Start your day with a delicious South Indian breakfast at CTR. Their signature dish is the Benne Masala Dosa, a crispy crepe filled with spicy potato curry.

2. 11:00AM: Walk in the Lalbagh Botanical Garden
   10 minutes (3.2 miles) from CTR

   Lalbagh Botanical Garden is a beautiful garden with a variety of flora and fauna. You can take a leisurely walk and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Don't miss the famous Glass House which was modeled after the Crystal Palace in London.

3. 12:30PM: Lunch at Shivaji Military Hotel
   1 hour 30 minutes (75 miles) from Lalbagh Botanical Garden

   Stop at Shivaji Military Hotel in Jayanagar for a delicious lunch of biryani, kebabs and other non-vegetarian delicacies. Don't forget to try their signature dish, the Donne Biryani.

4. 2:30PM: Visit Vani Vilas Sagar Dam
   1 hour 15 minutes (47 miles) from Shivaji Military Hotel

   Vani Vilas Sagar Dam is a beautiful reservoir built across the River Vedavathi. It is a popular picnic spot and the view of the dam from the top is breathtaking.

5. 4:00PM: Visit Sri Lakshmi Narayana Swamy Temple
   30 minutes (14 miles) from Vani Vilas Sagar Dam

   The Sri Lakshmi Narayana Swamy Temple is a beautiful temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The architecture of the temple is stunning and the atmosphere is very serene.

6. 5:30PM: Shopping at Vaniyambadi Market
   10 minutes (3 miles) from Sri Lakshmi Narayana Swamy Temple

   Shop for traditional leather footwear and biryani rice at the Vaniyambadi Market. You can find a variety of leather products at reasonable prices here.

7. 6:30PM: Dinner at Star Biryani
   25 minutes (7 miles) from Vaniyambadi Market

   End your day trip with a delicious dinner at Star Biryani. They are famous for their Ambur Biryani, a spicy and flavorful biryani made with short-grain rice.

Recommendations

If you have time, you can also visit the historic Sripuram Golden Temple in Vellore, which is about 45 minutes (30 miles) from Vani Vilas Sagar Dam. For a day trip, you could visit Hogenakkal Falls, located about 3 hours (120 miles) from Ambur. To maximize your fun, start your day early and avoid traffic during peak hours.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Breakfast at CTR (1 hour, INR 200)
• Walk in the Lalbagh Botanical Garden (1.5 hours, INR 60)
• Lunch at Shivaji Military Hotel (1.5 hours, INR 500)
• Visit Vani Vilas Sagar Dam (1.5 hours, INR 0)
• Visit Sri Lakshmi Narayana Swamy Temple (1 hour, INR 0)
• Shopping at Vaniyambadi Market (1 hour, INR 500)
• Dinner at Star Biryani (1 hour, INR 300)
• Total Estimated Costs (INR 1560)

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