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I go mostly to temple places and loiter around but here are some suggestions for non-temple places around Bangalore for a day trip: (All are kids friendly) 1. Bheemeshwari Fishing camp 2. Bluff and Talakad(iN this you can also stay in Jaladama for a night - it's good) 3. Srirangapatna (Lunch & dinner at Amblee Resort) 4. Horsley Hill (I went there for 2 days but can be covered in a day) 5. Devarayana Durga Hills

Day 1. Covered the following places and temples:   1. Dasarighat - Chowdeshwari Temple.   2. Tiptur - Mallikarjuna Temple and Kempamma Temple 3. Shimoga - Kotte Anjaneya Temple and Kote Marikamba Temple Day 2: 1. Ikkeri - Old Shiva Temple 2. Sigandur - Chowdeshwari Temple 3. Jog Falls - Majestic Water falls Day 3: 1. Shakrebyle Elephant Camp - Similar to the more famous Dubare in Kodagu district. 2. Gajanur Dam - Nice view points but no photography allowed. 3. Tyavarekoppa Lion and Tiger Safari with zoo. Photos: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150780489475015.724895.500085014&l=1917d85344&type=1 http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150781991065015.725321.500085014&l=f7bfef03c7&type=1 Links: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shimoga http://wikitravel.org/en/Shimoga http://www.karnatakaholidays.com/shivamogga.php http://www.travelingbeats.com/blog/shimoga-district-travel-info-karnataka http://soundsofsile...