Making its way through green hills, Panchapalli Dam is a favourite with bikers. A short drive from Hosur, the dam makes for a quiet space where you can spend some time by the calm waters. While you can’t bring out your picnic basket here, there are plenty of open, green fields on the way. There are also some rather curious roadside temples on the way and there were statues of policemen guards and the idols. If you want to stick to more conventional architecture, drive through the hills around to reach Bettaraya Swamy Temple where you can encounter a temple that’s over 500 years old.
Distance from Bangalore: 85 kms (approx.)
Driving Time: 2 hours 40 minutes (approx.)