INTRODUCTION
( NANDI HILLS)
The
1,478 m high Nandi Hills, Karnataka are the source
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. Nandi Hills enjoys a moderate climate throughout
the year
The
Nandi Hills or the hills of the Nandi have been named after the
bull of Lord Shiva. The pleasant hill resort of Nandi Hills is also
known as Nandigiri or Nandidurga amongst the locals. The Nandi Hills
have attracted people since long. Nandi hills were the summer haven
of Tipu Sultan as well as the British. The palace of Tipu Sultan
and the Bungalows of the British stand in testimony of the same.
PLACES
TO SEE
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.
Amrita
Samovar : The sparkling water of the Lake of Nectar
is a major tourist attraction at the Nandi Hills.
Bhoga
Nandishwara Temple :
At
the base of the Nandi Hills in the Nandi Village is the Bhoga Nandishwara
Temple that follows the Dravidian style of architecture. Atop the
Nandi Hills are the temples in honor of Sri Ugra Narasimha and Sri
Yoga Narasimha
EXCURSIONS
Muddenahalli
:
Muddenahalli
is in close proximity to the Nandi Hills . Muddenahalli is renowned
as the birthplace of Visveswaraya. While at Muddenahalli do visit
the Museum that was actually the home of Visveswaraya- the great
architect who built the modern Karnataka.
Further excursions can be made
to the Hills with nature's bounty like Biligirirangana Hills, Agumbe
Hill and the Madikeri Hills.
NANDI HILLS
(Weather)
You
may plan your visit to the Nandi Hills any time of the year. The
Nandi Hills experience pleasant and moderate temperate all the year
through. The Nandi Hills is the perfect hill resort as the summer
temperature varies between 29 and 23 degrees. During the winters
the temperature at the Nandi Hills hovers between 21 and 11 degrees
NANDI
HILLS (Location)
The Nandi Hills are situated at an altitude of 1478m above sea level
and 65 Km from Bangalore. The Pennar, Palar and Arkavati Rivers
start off from the Nandi Hills
NANDI
HILLS (Travel Information)
By Air: The airport
at Bangalore is the nearest to Nandi Hills at a distance of 65 km.
By
Rail: The railway station nearest to the Nandi Hills
is that of Chikkaballapur just 9 km away. Though it is the railhead
at Bangalore though 65 km away from the Nandi Hills is connected
with all the major places in India through rail. There are frequent
trains that connect Chikkaballapur with Bangalore.
By
Road: The excellent road network links the Nandi
Hills with the important places like Bangalore and Chikkaballapur.
Nandi Hills is situated on the Bangalore - Hyderabad National Highway
ACCOMMODATION:
Accommodation
is easily available at the Nandi Hills. You may take your pick from
hotel, cottage, tourist bungalow, Forest lodge, Guest House et al
at the Nandi Hills. Otherwise you may stay at any of the several
star categorized hotels or Budget accommodations in Bangalore, just
65 km from Nandi Hills.
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