Nandi Hills

Nandi Hills

My first blog on my travel and exploration. Hope this is going to informative enough and also cover the critical details that helps the travelers to make their trips easier and planned.

Place of Visit : Nandi Hills, Karnataka, India.

Specialty of the location : There are many stories about the origin of the name Nandi Hills. During the Chola period, Nandi Hills was called Ananda Giri meaning The Hill of Happiness.Another story is that Yoga Nandeeshwara performed penance here, and so it was named after him. Nandi is also commonly called Nandidurga (Fort) because of the fort build here by the ruler Tippu Sultan. It is also perhaps called Nandi Hills because the hill resembles a sleeping bull (Nandi).It is 4,851 ft (1,479 m) above sea level.

Drive way : Geographically it is located right out of Bangalore, approximately a 60km drive on the highway towards the new airport. You need to drive crossing the airport till you see the signboard on the second left guiding you further. Once you take the turn from the NH-7, another 21 km drive, you will begin to climb up the hill. All through the way, on both sides, you can see grape gardens and also farmers selling grape on the road side. Sure you get a good bargain on very tasty seed & seedless grapes. You have a couple of Hookah Bars for the Hookah lovers since it is banned in the city. and of course there are resorts if you prefer a stay. Don`t miss to try the Paratha Company on the highway - A small restaurant but the food out there is awesome.

More Details of the Place : Please check the link below if you like to get surprised as what this place has in it for you
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nandi_Hills,_India…


10) Travelogue: I normally drive here early in the morning or by late noon mainly to shoot sunrise and sunset, birds, massively grown trees and people. Traffic free road after Hebbal till up the hill. Weekends are little messy because there are lots of cyclists and many are driving up. To the surprise, I even notice lots of people climb up by foot. There is a 100 Rs. charge for the cars to enter and it`s really difficult to find parking during the weekends.If you are a first timer, you might wanna check out the right locations to view the sunrise and sunset from the workers out there. There is botanical park if you wish to take a walk around. Also apart from the tall trees covering you up, there are half built tree houses. Kinda huts built around for you to sit and relax. Variety of birds for the bird lovers and a hotel located near the cliff who serves a decent food. September to Feb is absolutely foggy and gorgeous. Beware of monkeys, the ones out there are very notorious. Avoid drinking, smoking and plastics for the sake of environment and for your own good. Cheers and have a happy time.
Note: There is a bar right before you climb up, just in case. This is Bangalore Guys. (Drink responsibly)