Big Banyan Vineyard, Bangalore - Timings, Best time to Visit

Photo Credit: Flickr

Distance (From Bangalore): 29 Kms

Trip Duration (Including Travel): 4 Hours/Half Day

Place Location: Near Dodda Alada Mara

Transportation Options: Cab

Travel Tips: None

At a distance of 29 km from Bangalore, Big Banyan Vineyard is located on the outskirts of Bangalore. It is one of the scenic vineyards in Karnataka, and among the top places to visit in Bangalore.

Set in 20 acres of sprawling greenery, Big Banyan Vineyard is situated near the iconic Dodda Alada Mara, the massive 400 year old banyan tree spanning 3 acres. The red clay soil and the mildly nippy weather with bursts of sunshine are perfect for some of the varietals cultivate here. Lucio Matricardi, the vineyard winemaker, has handpicked a crew of farmers and trained them in the subtle nuances of viticulture. Together, they tend to vines, prune them, nurture them, wait for the ripe moment and pluck the grapes for the winery.

The vineyard is open to the public, and the company has built a modern Tasting Room where you can try four to six wines and cheese from 10 Cuts of Cheese. The vineyards and the Big Banyan winery offer the rare experience of witnessing the magical creation of exotic fine wines. Take a stroll down the vineyards and join the team at the winery as they guide you through the entire wine-making process.

Open from Monday to Sunday, the wine tours run in slots every hour starting from 11 AM to 4 PM, and on Weekends i.e. from Friday to Sunday, there is an additional tour at 5 PM. Advance booking is mandatory to visit the vineyard. If you're longing for a short relaxing break or a peaceful weekend getaway, when the bustle and stress of the city becomes a tad overwhelming, then this is the best places for you.

Timings: 11 AM - 4 PM

Entry: Rs.2400 for Person

13 Must Visit Places in Bangalore

Other Places to Visit in & around Bangalore

Bilikal Rangaswamy BettaSkandagiri / Kalavara DurgaAvaniRanganatha Swamy Temple - MagadiSomeshwara Temple - MagadiKaigal Falls / Dumukurallu Waterfalls, Near KanipakamLepakshiAttara Kacheri (High Court)Cubbon ParkThe Govt. MuseumVenkatappa Art GalleryKemp Fort Shiva TempleBanashankari TempleThe Tipu's FortJawaharlal Nehru PlanetariumSri Gavi Gangadhareswara TempleSt. Mary's BasilicaUlsoor LakeBannerghatta National ParkJanapada Loka / Folk Art MuseumSt Mark's CathedralGandhi BhavanSangama & MekedatuNandi HillsShivaganga HillDevarayanadurgaMuthyala MaduvuLumbini GardensChunchi FallsYediyur Siddalingeshwar Swamy TempleMadhugiriVivekananda FallsKokkare Bellur Bird Sanctuary, Near MysoreInnovative Film CityIndian Music ExperienceDevanahalli FortHalasuru Someshwara TempleSiddara BettaNational Gallery Of Modern ArtManchanabele DamMedigeshi FortThottikallu FallsMuthathi ForestAvalabettaMandaragiri HillGalibore Nature CampKanva ReservoirBhoga Nandeeshwara Temple - NandiRamadevara BettaThimmappana BettaGudibande Fort & Bhairasagar LakeTurahalli ForestSRS HillsSrirangapatnaNarayanagiri HillsSnow CityBananthimari BettaDoddamakali Nature CampDandiganahalli DamShivanasamudra FallsHuliyurdurgaMysoreGrover Zampa VineyardsShravanabelagolaBangalore Soma VineyardsHeritage Winery / Domaine SulaNandi Valley Winery / Kinvah VineyardsRico Vineyards & WineryBig Banyan VineyardNrityagramKotilingeshwaraAnthargangeKolarKurudumaleBig Banyan Tree / Dodda Alada MaraRamanagaraGhati Subramanya TempleBheemeshwariSavandurga HillsMakalidurga

Top 5 Bangalore Packages