we made a trip to Nandi Hills which is a haven for the birds (and birdwatchers).
We left Bangalore around 5:00 am and reached the top at around 6:30 am. Again the sun had already risen by the time we reached the top.
We left Bangalore around 5:00 am and reached the top at around 6:30 am. Again the sun had already risen by the time we reached the top.
Soon after we bought the tickets from the ticket counter.
Tourist Attractions :
Tippu’s Drop the place from where Tippu Sultan made his prisoners fall.
Tippu’s Summer Residence a beautiful palace on top of this hill. This palace is closed to the general public .
Temples - There are temples dedicated to Sri Bhoga Narasimha, Sri Ugra Narasimha and Sri Yoga Narasimha .
Nehru Nilaya, where Jawaharlal Nehru used to stay, now a guest house of the horticulture department of India.
Rivers - The rivers Pennar, Palar and Arkavati originate from these hills. Most of the sources have dried up . One can see the source of Arkavati at the entrance.
Brahmashram - It is said that Sage Ramakrishna Paramhamsa meditated here. Its a cool cave .
Nature - Enjoy the green lap and shade that nature has laid for you. Laid back, sit and enjoy.
Tippu’s Drop the place from where Tippu Sultan made his prisoners fall.
Tippu’s Summer Residence a beautiful palace on top of this hill. This palace is closed to the general public .
Temples - There are temples dedicated to Sri Bhoga Narasimha, Sri Ugra Narasimha and Sri Yoga Narasimha .
Nehru Nilaya, where Jawaharlal Nehru used to stay, now a guest house of the horticulture department of India.
Rivers - The rivers Pennar, Palar and Arkavati originate from these hills. Most of the sources have dried up . One can see the source of Arkavati at the entrance.
Brahmashram - It is said that Sage Ramakrishna Paramhamsa meditated here. Its a cool cave .
Nature - Enjoy the green lap and shade that nature has laid for you. Laid back, sit and enjoy.
Getting There – “Nandi Hills” is around 60 KM from Bangalore (towards the north). Take the Bangalore-Hyderabad highway (NH-7) from the Hebbal Flyover. Around 30 kms down this road, you reach Devanahalli. You come across a prominent signage of the upcoming International Airport (BIAL) on the right. Another 5 kms straight ahead, you come across a left turn that takes you to Nandi Hills. This turn is “unmarked” (or possibly marked in Kannada alone). Lookout for a smallish board displaying “Canterbury Castles”. This is where you need to get off the highway. P.S. – Do not mistake it for NH 207 (to Doddaballapur) which is the previous left turn (It leads you to some L&T factory). Post the left turn, 20 Kms of driving gets you to the foothills from where directions to Nandi Hills are very clearly marked.
The road condition is good overall with a few patchy spots nearing the hills. While the highway (NH-7) is very good, beware of some “unmarked” speed breakers that pop out of nowhere
