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Nandi Hills, also known as Nandidurga, are small hillocks near Bangalore. It is located 65 km from Bangalore and 1,478 meters above the sea level. It was the summer resort of Tipu Sultan. This hill station is a famous tourist spot because it is blessed with pleasant climate throughout the year. Before being conquered by the British forces under Lord Cornwallis, Nandi Hills was a Mysore Fort. It was captured by the British in the year 1791. The hill has been named after the beautiful statue of Nandi, the bull. This bull guards the outside of the Yoganandeeshwara temple. Yoganandeeshwara Temple is the dwelling of Shiva the austere on the top of the hills and this temple was built by the Cholas. This antediluvian temple also has a dedication in the name of Sambhaji who was the son of Chhatrapati Shivaji. The flora of the hills is distinctive of high hills. Besides Coffea Arabica, there are some more aboriginal species. Eucalyptus is grown inside the fort which is an exotic plant. The forest around the hills acts as a substratum for the condensation of clouds and this is the reason that most of the trees are covered with water in the mornings. Many species of birds and animals can also be seen in the hills.

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Category : Hill Station

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 562101

STD Code: 8156

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Best Time to Visit:  Throughout the year

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Nandi Hills The beautiful and historic Nandi Hills, popularly known as Nandi Betta or Nandi Durga for the locals and the people of Karnataka .Nandi Hills got its name from the ancient Dravidian temple dedicated to the Nandi Bull statue that’s located here, and Nandi is believed to be the mount of Lord Shiva. There are actually two Nandi Temples here, one is in the village at the foot hills and the other is at the top of the hill.Nandi Hills was earlier known as Ananda Giri during the reign of the Cholas, which stands for the ‘Hill of Happiness’. As per folklore, the name might have originated with the visit of Yoga Nandeeshwara who also conducted penance here. As per another belief, the resemblance of the hills to the sleeping Nandi Bull gave the name to this place.

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By Air : The nearest airport is Bangalore international airport. It is about 58 km away from Nandi Hills. Taxis are available in the airport and fare is about Rs 1,200 from airport to Nandi hills. From Bangalore airport one can travel to all the major cities in India and many cities abroad.

By Train : Nearest railway station is Chikkaballapur, which is situated at a distance of 9 km away from Nandi Hills. Taxi charge from railway station to Nandi Hills costs about Rs 200. Nearest major rail junction is Bangalore, which is well connected all the other cities in India. There is a regular train service from Chikkaballapur to Bangalore.

By Bus : Government Transport buses carries out frequent services from cities like Nandigrama, Bangalore and Chikkaballapur to Nandi Hills. Deluxe bus services are available from Bangalore to Nandi Hills and it costs about Rs 200 per head.

By Taxi : Taxis are another preferred mode of transport from the base of the hill. They charge around Rs 300. It is advisable to hire taxis from nearby cities and use this for local transport around the place.

By Other : You can opt for auto rickshaws in order to travel to the top part of the Nandi Hills from the base of the hill. Auto rickshaws will charge you around Rs 100 in order to take you up to the highest point of the hill. Traveling through an auto rickshaw is an easy and comfortable option and you can opt for this mode of travel during night time. Night fares will be applicable in this region. However auto rickshaws are slow and they take much longer to reach the place.

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Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

Discovery Village Nandi Hills ; Near Kanive Nandeeshwara Temple, Nandi Foot Hills Nandi Hills, Karnataka. ; Ph – 099 80 164442 ; Facilities – 24hours room service, laundry, parking facility, TV, Doctor-on-call, laundry, room service.

Deluxe – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

KSTDC Mayura Pine Top ; Nandi Hills, Chikballapur Taluk, Kolar District, nandi hills main Rd, Nandi Hills, Karnataka 562118 ; Ph – 081 56 250906 ; Facilities – 24hours room service, laundry, parking facility, TV, Doctor-on-call, telephone, travel desk, 24hours H/C running Water.

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• Mayura Pine Top Restaurant ;  Nandi Hills, Karnataka 562103
  ; M –  N.A ; Food Serve :  Indian

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