It’s located about 60 kms north of Bangalore, off Hyderabad Highway. Once you get out of snail moving Bangalore traffic (that is you reach Hebbal flyover) you can zoom through till you reach the left turn where you deviate from main highway. You really need to be vigilant as the sign board is dull. There are good chances that you may miss this left turn.
Road after left is not so bad. You pass through grape yards and will often see people selling grapes on slower corners / patches of the road. Nandi hill is the highest point in Karnataka; roads however are not so tough to drive up.
On top it’s a guest hours (not operational) surrounded by really bad garden and a ring road to
this garden. Mountain is rocky and has a peripheral wall sort which is broken and most places. You also see a Ganesha temple, again not maintained well, police post and a post office. Place is full fruit vendors. You don't really have good food options on top so better carry your own tiffins.
Travel Time – Maximum of 1 hour from Hebbal flyover
Stay Time – Anything between 2 to 5 hours
Preferred hours – Try reaching early. This way you can avoid city traffic. Generally at noon, temperature on top is not so pleasant. Try reaching latest by 10:00 AM, have fun followed by food then start back after noon.
Road after left is not so bad. You pass through grape yards and will often see people selling grapes on slower corners / patches of the road. Nandi hill is the highest point in Karnataka; roads however are not so tough to drive up.On top it’s a guest hours (not operational) surrounded by really bad garden and a ring road to
this garden. Mountain is rocky and has a peripheral wall sort which is broken and most places. You also see a Ganesha temple, again not maintained well, police post and a post office. Place is full fruit vendors. You don't really have good food options on top so better carry your own tiffins.Travel Time – Maximum of 1 hour from Hebbal flyover
Stay Time – Anything between 2 to 5 hours
Preferred hours – Try reaching early. This way you can avoid city traffic. Generally at noon, temperature on top is not so pleasant. Try reaching latest by 10:00 AM, have fun followed by food then start back after noon.
Funtertainment –
Keeping your eatables and belonging safe from monkeys. Walking around the hill, on rock is good. Views from top are good. You can take a walk along peripheral wall. If religious you can visit temple.Approximate Budget - Around Rs 300 for a family of 2 + 1
What can be added – lots. Professional rock climbing and tracking can take this hill to new heights. Few good restaurants and cleanliness is badly needed.
Suggestions – carry your food do not depend on local eatables. Be careful of monkeys especially if you have infants or young kids. Carry a mat, drinking water along with food. Prefer a group of 4 and more.
Avoid – When in bad mood or when climate is not so good, i.e. its raining or its hot.
Overall rating 2 out of 5
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