District: Bangalore   Distance from Bangalore to Trivandrum: 761km Chennai : 334km Hyderabad : 566 km Goa : 570km Mumbai : 1033km Road : Kempegowda Busstand is the central Bussatnd, a 24 hr hub for buses plying all over Karnataka and other states KSRTC Busstand, Subashnagar Tel: 080-2873377, 2871261   City Railway station is 8km from MG Road. Cantonment Railway station is 3 km from MG Road. Yeswanthpur Railway station is 10 km from MG Road.   Bengaluru International Airport is Bangalore's new airport that caters to domestic and international flights. The new airport is 40km from M G Road.     Big Banyan Tree (28km) The huge banyan tree sprawling over a few acres in Ramohalli village is a botanical wonder. It is also a great picnic spot. Pearl Valley (38km) Situated down in a deep valley set in the midst of hills, the main attraction of this fascinating picnic spot is its waterfall, formed by thin jets of water spurting down from a height of 90m. These jets of water converge at the bottom to resemble a pond of pearls, hence the name Pearl Valley. Overlooking these falls is a small shrine dedicated to Shiva, adding a religious aura to the place. Mekedatu (98km) A beautiful picnic spot where the river Arkavathi surges through a gorge which is narrow enough for a goat to leap over. Hence the name, which means 'Goat's Leap.' Nandi Hills This tiny hill station is situated 1,455 above sea level and is 60 kilometer drive from Bangalore. One can do paragliding part from lazing and experiencing the breathtaking few from the top. Bannerghatta National Park (25km) Sprawling over 104 sq.km, the National Park has a tiger and lion safari, a crocodile farm, a snake park, elephant rides, and a nature camp for children.