Nandi Hills
Nandi Hills or Nandidurg (Nandydroog) is an ancient hill fortress in southern India, in the Chikkaballapur district of Karnataka state. It is 4851ft. (1479 meters) above sea level. It is 10 km from Chickballapur town and approximately 60 km from the city of Bangalore (Bengaluru). The hills are nestled near the town of Nandi. In traditional belief, the hills are the origin of the Arkavathy River. It was also the place Tipu Sultan and assorted royalty retired when they sought to escape the din of battle and the heat of the plains.
History of Nandi Hills :
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 built here by the ruler Tippu Sultan. It is also perhaps called Nandi Hills because the hill resembles a sleeping bull (Nandi).
Nandi main entrance
Another theory holds that the hill gets its name from an ancient, 1300-year-old Dravidian style Nandi temple situated on this hill. An ancient, lord Shiva and Parvati temple also adorns this hill. The Bhoga Nandeeshwara Temple in Nandi village is one of the oldest temples in Karnataka dating back to the ninth century. The temple hewn out of rock consists of two complexes. While the first complex houses three deities, the second complex consists of a huge and majestic kalyani pond. The foundation of the temple was constructed by the Banas of ninth century. The Chola rulers of the 11th century constructed the roof of the temple. The marriage hall was built by the Hoysalas in the thirteenth century and a wall of the second complex was built by the Vijayanagar kings. Beautiful stone carvings are a popular tourist site and are a source of inspiration for students of art and architecture. (Source: wikipedia.org)
Early Morning view
What I have to say ?
If you are lucky then you would get a chance to be on above clouds. You will feel Awesome! You will feel like you are walking above clouds. Though don’t have any idea how the great heaven looks, but you will feel like you are at heaven at that time. Most of us have enjoyed flight experience, you are on above clouds and you feel like going out the plane and enjoy the moment but you can’t get down from plan and enjoy. But here you would enjoy cloudy experience.We also love clouds because they are easy and fun to observe. The more you observe, the more you begin to make connections about clouds as indicators of different types of weather. Also You will be able to see beautiful Sunrise and that would give you pleasure watching that view.
How to reach Nandi Hills:
The best option to reach there is by your own vehicle two wheeler or four wheeler or you you can hire the Taxi from Bangalore or You can also catch KSRTC buses that runs from Bangalore to Nandi Hills. There are direct buses are available from Bangalore, Majestic to Nandi Hill. In the morning and evening there are direct buses. The First KSRTC bus to the top leaves at 8:30AM from platform 10. Returning direct buses from the Hills to Banglore leave at 2:30PM, 4:15PM and 5:00 PM.
Bangalore to Nandi Hills directions - from Hebbal flyover take NH7 and after passing by BIAL airport flyover about 3 km - Deven Halli Village on NH 7 after Devan Halli around 2kM take a left diversion at signboard in English “Nandi Hills.
There are around 27 hairpin bands. The top most hir band is crucial as it is steef with curve band. Not recommended if you are learner or beginner of driving four wheeler. You will have to watch coming down vehicles and take it forward your vehicle.
Sometime during the evening, Sunset also, you will get some beautiful view of Nandi Hills.
Timings: Open from 6 A.M. to 8.0 P.M.
Remember :
1. Gates open only after 6 A.M.
2. Carry sweaters or jackets warm clothes for the coolest climate. You are going during the Monsoon season from June to October it will be chilled whether. but still you would enjoy it.
3 Policemen at Gates (bottom of the hill) are checking for Driving license and other papers. So please don’t forget. Not all the time but they do check sometime.
4. There are around 27 hairpin bands, So drive your vehicle slowly.
5. Not to forget, during the weekend and holiday, there will be huge rush. So Plan accordingly.
Entry fees for with Four wheeler is Rs. 100 (For all family members or group)
If you are planing to visit Nandi Hill then Try to be there 6 A.M or before to catch beautiful cloudly view. If you want to know how the view is on a sunny day, check out our earlier post on Nandi Hills
Enjoy Nandhi Hill Trip.
Nandi Hills or Nandidurg (Nandydroog) is an ancient hill fortress in southern India, in the Chikkaballapur district of Karnataka state. It is 4851ft. (1479 meters) above sea level. It is 10 km from Chickballapur town and approximately 60 km from the city of Bangalore (Bengaluru). The hills are nestled near the town of Nandi. In traditional belief, the hills are the origin of the Arkavathy River. It was also the place Tipu Sultan and assorted royalty retired when they sought to escape the din of battle and the heat of the plains.
History of Nandi Hills :
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 built here by the ruler Tippu Sultan. It is also perhaps called Nandi Hills because the hill resembles a sleeping bull (Nandi).
Another theory holds that the hill gets its name from an ancient, 1300-year-old Dravidian style Nandi temple situated on this hill. An ancient, lord Shiva and Parvati temple also adorns this hill. The Bhoga Nandeeshwara Temple in Nandi village is one of the oldest temples in Karnataka dating back to the ninth century. The temple hewn out of rock consists of two complexes. While the first complex houses three deities, the second complex consists of a huge and majestic kalyani pond. The foundation of the temple was constructed by the Banas of ninth century. The Chola rulers of the 11th century constructed the roof of the temple. The marriage hall was built by the Hoysalas in the thirteenth century and a wall of the second complex was built by the Vijayanagar kings. Beautiful stone carvings are a popular tourist site and are a source of inspiration for students of art and architecture. (Source: wikipedia.org)
What I have to say ?
If you are lucky then you would get a chance to be on above clouds. You will feel Awesome! You will feel like you are walking above clouds. Though don’t have any idea how the great heaven looks, but you will feel like you are at heaven at that time. Most of us have enjoyed flight experience, you are on above clouds and you feel like going out the plane and enjoy the moment but you can’t get down from plan and enjoy. But here you would enjoy cloudy experience.We also love clouds because they are easy and fun to observe. The more you observe, the more you begin to make connections about clouds as indicators of different types of weather. Also You will be able to see beautiful Sunrise and that would give you pleasure watching that view.
How to reach Nandi Hills:
The best option to reach there is by your own vehicle two wheeler or four wheeler or you you can hire the Taxi from Bangalore or You can also catch KSRTC buses that runs from Bangalore to Nandi Hills. There are direct buses are available from Bangalore, Majestic to Nandi Hill. In the morning and evening there are direct buses. The First KSRTC bus to the top leaves at 8:30AM from platform 10. Returning direct buses from the Hills to Banglore leave at 2:30PM, 4:15PM and 5:00 PM.
Bangalore to Nandi Hills directions - from Hebbal flyover take NH7 and after passing by BIAL airport flyover about 3 km - Deven Halli Village on NH 7 after Devan Halli around 2kM take a left diversion at signboard in English “Nandi Hills.
There are around 27 hairpin bands. The top most hir band is crucial as it is steef with curve band. Not recommended if you are learner or beginner of driving four wheeler. You will have to watch coming down vehicles and take it forward your vehicle.
Sometime during the evening, Sunset also, you will get some beautiful view of Nandi Hills.
Timings: Open from 6 A.M. to 8.0 P.M.
Remember :
1. Gates open only after 6 A.M.
2. Carry sweaters or jackets warm clothes for the coolest climate. You are going during the Monsoon season from June to October it will be chilled whether. but still you would enjoy it.
3 Policemen at Gates (bottom of the hill) are checking for Driving license and other papers. So please don’t forget. Not all the time but they do check sometime.
4. There are around 27 hairpin bands, So drive your vehicle slowly.
5. Not to forget, during the weekend and holiday, there will be huge rush. So Plan accordingly.
Entry fees for with Four wheeler is Rs. 100 (For all family members or group)
If you are planing to visit Nandi Hill then Try to be there 6 A.M or before to catch beautiful cloudly view. If you want to know how the view is on a sunny day, check out our earlier post on Nandi Hills
Enjoy Nandhi Hill Trip.
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