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60
kms north of Bangalore
is the summer resort called Nandi Hills. Also known as Nandidurga, it was
one of the summer retreats of Tipu Sultan.
Nandi Hills was popular with the British too who built bungalows and laid
out gardens here.
Today of course, it's a hot favourite among Bangaloreans who find this an
ideal get-away for weekends. The 1478-m high Nandi Hills is the
originating point of many rivers.
And the forests surrounding the hills, abound with wild animals. Around
the Nandi Hills are several smaller hills, which can be visited on foot.
PRIME ATTRACTIONS
Tipu's Drop:
A 600 m high cliff face where according to legend, condemned prisoners
were pushed to their death.
On misty days when the wind wails in the trees, you can almost hear the
blood-curdling screams of the prisoners as they met their gruesome end.
But look down on a clear day and the view is inspiring.
Yoga Nandishvara Temple:
This beautiful Chola temple has an inscription of Sambhaji, Shivaji's son.
The Dwarapalakas, the splendid metallic figures are not-to-be-missed.
EXCURSIONS
Nandi:
Situated at the north-eastern base of Nandi Hills. This village was, for
some time a British Military Station. The Bhoga Nandishvara Temple Complex
here is architecturally, one of the most important Dravidian-style
structures in the State.
Muddenahalli:
The hometown of Sir M. Visvesvaraya, the architect of modern Karnataka,
Muddenahalli is just a few kilometres from Nandi Hills. The house of this
genius is now a museum.
TRAVEL INFORMATION
HOW TO GET THERE
Airport:
The nearest airport is Bangalore.
Rail:
The nearest railhead is Chikkaballapur.
Road:
Nandi Hills is connected by road to Bangalore and Chikkaballapur.
WHERE TO STAY
Hotel Mayura Pine Top Nandi Hills.
Kolar District.
Guest House of the Horticulture Department.
PWD Accommodation.
Conducted Tours
Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation organises one day
conducted tours to Nandi Hills and Muddenahalli every day during the
season (April - May).
GENERAL INFORMATION
Languages:
Kannada, Hindi, English
Temperature:
Summer: Max: 29°C Min: 23°C
Winter: Max: 21°C Min: 11°C