Nandi hills are located on north of bangalore. its in karnataka. this is a one of the best place in this earth. Nandi Hills is known as a Nandidurg also. During the Chola Period Nandi hills was called as a Hills of Happiness. there is story about Yoga Nandeeshwara performed penance here, and so it was named after him. one another story is that tippu sultan built here Fort (Nandidurga) that is why this hills called as Nandi Hills.
on this hill 1300 Year old dravidian style Nandi Temple is situate. an antiquarian, Lord Shiva and Devi Parvati's Temple also is on this hill, and in Nandi Village one of the oldest 'The Bhoga Nandeeshwara Temple' is suited.
Geographically This Spot is 4,851 ft (1,479 m) above of Sea level. This Places was Tippu's summer Bungalow. Mostly During summer he was Coming here for feel The Nature. On this hill one Nehru Nilaya is Suited, there Nehru Stayed onece. it's is now Guest house of horticulture department of India.
Attractions of Hills
the rivers Pennar, Palar and Arkavati originate from these hills and there is beautiful water lake named Aamruth Sarovar. Brahmashram is also attraction of this hills. You will like paragliding, cycling and biking Activities. Tipu's Drop was the famous place from where Tippu Sultan had his condemned prisoners thrown to death. Horse way,Temples and Natural view is too beautiful.
Best Time to Visit
December to March is Best time to visit this Place. in this time Hill will covered by Clouds. Here you will feel like Heaven. If you Planning to visit this place Don't go after 9, otherwise you will miss the look of nature. Here Ticket window will be open at 6:30 am and For get ticket many people will be waiting in line, so it will be best to reach Nandi hills Before 6 am.
It's 61.3 KM away from bangalore via NH7 (1 hour 20 minute to reach there)
if you take SH9 it will be 64 KM from Bangalore (1 hour 37 minute)
and 71.5 KM from Bangalore via SH 104 (it will take 1 hour 48 minute to reach there)
If you want to really enjoy this trip go on Bike. Because this weather is for Riding. If the car booked Charge will be Maximum 3500.
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