Turahalli Forest and Tree Park
A patch of scrub and dry deciduous forest off Kanakapura Road near Uttarahalli and Banashankari 6th Stage, with a 38-acre tree park on one side. Researchers have recorded 139 bird species here.
Why it’s worth it
It is one of the closest stretches of wild, rocky scrub forest to the city for an early-morning walk or birdwatching.
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