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Town in Karnataka, India
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Nandi Hills is a hill station in Karnataka State, India. This range of Nandi on the craggy hills (the highest peak being 1500 m) holds the shimmering Amrita Sarovar Lake and offers walks of sylvan beauty. It is a popular health resort today.
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It is said that Sage Ramakrishna Paramhamsa meditated here. It's a cool cave.
Sri M.Visveswaraya done his school Days in this place. And Also visit SSS Temple (Sri Shirdi Sai Baba, Sri Subramanya, Sri Shanimahaathma Temple), H.S. Garden, Chikballapur.
The home town of Sri M. Visveswaraya, the architect of modern Karnataka. Muddenahalli is a few kilometres away from Nandi Hills. The house of this genius is now a museum.
At the foot of Nandi Hills is this place with "Bhoganandishwaraswamy Temple", it is a wonderful place.
The Panchanandikshtra. 3 km from Chikballapur.
The rivers Pennar, Palar and Arkavati originate from these hills. Most of the sources have dried up.
There are temples dedicated to Sri Bhoga Narasimha, Sri Ugra Narasimha and Sri Yoga Narasimha.
The place from which Tipu threw his condemned prisoners.
A beautiful palace on top of this hill. This palace is not open to public.
Lot of bicycling clubs in Bengaluru are into weekend cycling trips. High endurance levels are required to cycle uphill.
As at any paragliding site, keep the basics in mind and the time of the year and day and your flying skill in mind. Nandi hills is a fantastic place to fly from. Plenty of flat land all around the hills. Please look out for power lines when selecting a field for landing. There is usually a designated landing field.
Plenty of trekking opportunities around the region, including a wild trek on the backside of the hill.
Visit Pappu's Paanipuri Chat Centre, Basavanagudi Road, Chikballapur. (A must-visit.)
It is a beautiful resort with water sports and a good bar.
This hotel is on the top of the hill and the only one present. There is nothing special about the food.
on the main Bengaluru-Hyderabad highway NH-7 (B.B.Road).
on the main Bengaluru-Hyderabad highway NH-7 (B.B.Road).
on the main Bengaluru-Hyderabad highway NH-7 (B.B.Road).
Hotel Mayura Pine Top has a good bar and restaurant. It is clean and there is no need to carry drinking water as mineral water bottles available. Lipton vending machines are also present.
Fastest and most convenient journey - by car/ bike or Rickshaw There is a motorable road to the top of the hill. Beware there is only one road to the top. You can expect vehicles coming from the other side as well.
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