We often hear the term "Heaven on earth", but we hardly witness it. It was the time for us to Discover, see and feel what "Heaven on earth" exactly means.
Located at just 60 Kms away from Bangalore city, Nandi hills is becoming talk of the town for its beauty and picturesque view. One of the major reason to be in Nandi hills is to watch the sunrise. People travel from far just to see the sunrise and the sunrise view has never disappointed any nature lovers and travelers. Imagine people sacrificing their sleep just to see the sunrise. That's the amount of beauty Nandi hills has specially in the morning.
know before your visit:
Located in the Chikkaballapur district of Karnataka, Nandi hills was built by ganga Dynasty and later enlarged by Tipu sultan. During the Chola period, Nandi hills was called as "Anandagiri". Nandi Hills is also popular for hiking and trekking for beginners to intermediate level.
How to reach:
Nandi hills is approximately 60 kms from Bangalore city and 10 kms from Chikkaballapur district. Private vehicle are often preferred. As early morning view is quite recommendable, you will see plenty of travelers and tourists early in the morning enjoying the ghat session on their favorite vehicle. Gates to these hills open at 6.00 AM and closes at 10.00 PM.
Entry Fees:
Entry fees for per person is as low as Rs. 5/-. For parking services, if it's two-wheeler they charge Rs. 15/- and for four-wheeler they charge Rs. 60/-
My Experience at Nandi Hills:
It was my second time at Nandi Hills, the first time wasn't as marvelous as this. As I reached at the top in the afternoon, where it was just mountains all over and a good view overall to see and to click some good pictures.
But the movie wasn't the same this time, as I researched and we went to Nandi Hills at the right time. We reached on the top at 6.45 AM (I know it was after sunrise). Even though we missed the sunrise from the top, the view after the sunrise was worth sacrificing our sleep. Imagine you being on top of cloud, I felt it in Nandi Hills. Although the place was over crowded early morning, people started moving after 8.00 AM.
Apart from alluring view, clean environment and fresh air, you can visit Nandeeshwar temple which is right on top of the hill.
Government has taken few good steps to protect tourists and has placed railings for us to not cross the border. So it is totally safe to be around railings and obviously not beyond that.
So what are you waiting for? People from all over, I highly recommend visiting Nandi hills once in a lifetime specially if you visit Bangalore.