7 Best Second-Home Destinations Near Bengaluru: Check Land Prices, Connectivity & Rental Potential
For many buyers, a second home is more than just a weekend getaway. Surrounded by greenery and the hills, a second home is a perfect way to create your own personal weekend getaways while also creating an opportunity for rental income. As the city grows outward, there are several destinations that can offer an array of opportunities and advantages for the buyers.
What makes a second home an investment?
A second home can offer a number of opportunities depending on what the buyer intends the second home for. It can be a weekend-getaway home, a farmhouse for the buyer's personal use or even a holiday home which can create rental income for the buyer through short-term lets. Unlike a typical urban home, the advantage offered by a home away from the city can be one of large-scale living in wide open spaces or in close proximity to tourist destinations.
For the buyer, it is important to consider how far the home is located from the city, the potential for rental income, proximity to tourist destinations and potential for development in the area.
Popular destinations within 1.5-2.5 hour Drive
Kanakapura
Kanakapura is roughly 50-60 km South of Bengaluru. Kanakapura can easily be reached in around 1.5-2 hours from Bengaluru by road and is a popular weekend getaway for buyers looking to buy a second home. Residential land-plots are available in the range of ₹3,000-₹4,000 per sq.ft depending on the layouts in several well-developed layouts.
The region is known for its forests, rivers, waterfalls and adventure-tourism, has a number of adventure-tourism hotspots like Sangama and Mekedatu which attract the weekend-getaway crowd while the region hosts a number of trekking, camping retreats, resorts and farm-stays. Kanakapura is a good value second-home investment for the buyer in view of its proximity to Bengaluru and its popularity as a weekend destination with potential for rental-income.
Ramanagara
Ramanagara lies roughly 50 km to the SW of Bengaluru, Ramanagara can be reached from Bengaluru in around 1-1.5 hours by road and is another popular weekend-destination for second-home buyers. Residential land-plots are available in the range of ₹1,500-₹3,000 per sq.ft depending on the layouts, proximity to the highway etc.
The region known as the "Silk City", is surrounded by rocky hills and lush-greenery and is famed for its adventure-tourism activities like trekking, rappelling, rock-climbing, camping etc. The region has a number of attractions like the Janapada Loka and the Kanva Reservoir and is well-connected to Channapatna, making it a worthy weekend-destination for second-home buyers.
Savandurga
Savandurga is located roughly 50-60 km to the West of Bengaluru, is a popular weekend-destination for second-home buyers. Being roughly 1.5-2 hours away from the city, Savandurga is a good weekend-escape for buyers looking to invest in a second home. Residential land-plots are available in the range of ₹1,500-₹3,000 per sq.ft depending on the road connectivity, development in the area etc.
The region is best known for the Savandurga Hill, one of the largest monolith hills in Asia offering opportunities for trekkers, rock-climbers, campers and cyclists. The region offers a good opportunity for plot/investment buyers looking for a weekend-escape in a green setting (reservoirs) and for people with an adventurous spirit. Savandurga's proximity to Bengaluru makes it a worthy investment for second-home buyers and plot/investment buyers.
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Shivanasamudra
Shivanasamudra, located roughly 130 km South of Bengaluru is a popular weekend-destination for second-home buyers. While Shivanasamudra can be reached in around 2.5-3 hours from Bengaluru by road, the region is perfect for those looking to spend a few days off in a beautiful setting near waterfalls and rivers. Residential land-plots are available in the range of ₹1,000-₹2,500 per sq.ft (depending on the location , road-connectivity, development in the area etc.)
Shivanasamudra, the famed destination known for its waterfall and river landscape, is a popular tourist-destination in the state. The region, which has a number of attractions like the Gaganachukki and Bharachukki Falls, the Cauvery River, greenery and other nearby attractions like Talakadu, is a worthy investment for second home buyers looking for a place to host holidays, weekend escapes or even farmhouses.
Nandi Hills
Nandi Hills, located roughly 60 km North of Bengaluru, is roughly a 1.5 hour drive from the city and is a popular weekend-destination for second-home buyers. Residential land-plots are available in the range of ₹2,000-₹5,000 per sq.ft depending on the layout, proximity to the city, development in the area etc.
Known for its pleasant weather, scenic views and sunset experiences, Nandi Hills is a popular tourist destination in the state and an excellent opportunity for second-home buyers with an appreciation for nature. Nandi Hills' proximity to Kempegowda International Airport and the growth of the North Bengaluru corridor, also adds to the region's appeal. Nandi Hills offer excellent opportunities for second-home buyers in the form of villas, weekend homes, farmhouses and boutique-holiday stays.
Chikkaballapur
Chikkaballapur is located roughly 60 km North of Bengaluru and can be reached in around 1.5 hours from Bengaluru by road. The region, known for its hills, vineyards and adventure-tourism, has a number of attractions like the Nandi Hills, Skandagiri and the Bhoga Nandeeshwara Temple nearby. Residential land-plots are available in the range of ₹1,500-₹3,000 per sq.ft depending on the layout, proximity to the roads etc.
The region's proximity to Kempegowda International Airport and the burgeoning growth of the North Bengaluru corridor adds to the region's investment appeal. Chikkaballapur offers excellent opportunities for second-home buyers in the form of a wide variety of options (farmhouses, plotted developments, villas, nature retreats etc.) as well as opportunities for short-term lets/airbnb accommodations for buyers interested in the tourist potential of the region.
Doddaballapura
Located roughly 50 km North of Bengaluru, Doddaballapura can be reached in around 1.5 hours from the city by road and can be seen as an alternative weekend-destination for second-home buyers. Residential land-plots are available in the range of ₹1,500-₹3,000 per sq.ft (depending on the location , road-connectivity, development in the area etc.)
While the region is known for its silk and textile industries, Doddaballapura offers buyers an excellent opportunity for a weekend-escape in an open landscape of farms and wide open spaces. The proximity to North Bengaluru, Nandi Hills and the Kempegowda International Airport adds to the appeal of the region for weekend-villa buyers.
Conclusion
From hills to rivers, these destinations can offer Bengaluru buyers more than just a weekend home. Connectivity, tourism and potential for income opportunities make these destinations worth watching out for by second-home buyers.