Plan Your Weekend: Nandi Hills is alluring, quaint in its own way

In traditional belief, the hills are the origin of the Arkavathy river. The view from the top of Nandi Hills is always mesmerising. The sightseeing options at Nandi Hills include Tipu Sultan’s Fort, Tipu’s Drop, Amrita Sarovar, Brahmashram and Bhoga Nandeeshwara Temple. 

The spectacular landscape and terrific terrain are good for cycling and trekking. The hills offer a range of trek routes, all of the varying difficulty levels. Nandi also offers an extraordinary flying experience to travellers of all kinds.

If you’re looking for the ideal weather, then plan your trip between October and May. Nandi can be reached by all modes of commute. If you wish to experience the train journey, then the nearest station where you can get down is Chikkaballapur from where both buses and taxis are available.

Location: Chikkaballapur district in Karnataka 

Distance from Chennai: 360 km