Nandi Hills
Nandi
Hills, or Nandidurg, is a hill fortress in the south Indian state of
Karnataka. Tipu Sultan Fort, a summer retreat of the namesake
18th-century ruler, features stone carvings and wall paintings.
Prisoners are said to have been thrown to their death from Tipu’s Drop,
now known for its panoramic views. Local Hindu temples include the
hilltop Yoga Nandeeshwara Temple, guarded by a huge statue of a bull
(nandi).
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It is 60km far from Bengaluru. Hardly 2hr journey. Best visit in winter or post rainy season.
Best view in early morning around 5am to 6am.
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Sun rise view point
Neharu Mahal
A palace on the top of Hill, that's Neharu palace. Where it has been used as a guest house but now it has has been shut down completely. No access to to interior of palace.
Tippu's Guest house
It has been said that it was used by Tippu Sulthan during his visit to Nandi hills.
It was also used as tower to watch the entry of enemies.
Garden
Later on stages , it was made into tourist attraction. A garden was developed and maintained by Govt. of Karnataka.
Tippu Drop
Kalyani
There is a Kalyani above the hill. It was built for the pilgrimage.
Access to the Kalyani has been restricted.
Arkavathi River Start point
It is said that River Arkavathi started from here same as Tala Kaveri. Now it has been completely stopped.
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