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Nandi Hills Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

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About Nandi Hills

The hills are about 60 km east ofBangaloreand about 1500m above sea level. The deviation road at Oordagere on the Bangalore-Tumkur Road can reach it. On the top of the hill, there are temples dedicated to Sri Ugra Narasimha and Sri Yoga Narasimha. On the lower hill there is a temple dedicated to Sri Bhoga Narasimha. There is a Traveler's Bungalow and a Kalyana Mantap on the top of the hill and a Forest Lodge and Taluk Board T.B. at the foot of the hill. A flight of 1,175 steps leads from the base of the hills to the top. On top was Tipu Sultan's summer retreat and the remains of Tipu's fort bear this out. It was where Tipu Sultan and assorted royalty retired when they sought to escape the din of battle and the heat of the plains. Tipu's Drop, a 600-metre-high cliff face, where prisoners we

Top Attractions in Nandi Hills

Explore the best things to see and do in Nandi Hills:

  • Brahmashram
  • Chikballapur
  • Cycling
  • Muddenahalli
  • Nandi
  • Paapagni Mutt
  • Paragliding
  • Rivers

Where to Eat in Nandi Hills

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴Chats
  • 🍴Club Cabana
  • 🍴Hotel Ranjitha
  • 🍴Hotel Sandarshini
  • 🍴Hotel Shantisagar
  • 🍴Hotel Sowmya (Lodge & Restaurant)

Where to Stay in Nandi Hills

  • 🏨Silveroak farm

Nandi Hills Travel Guide Sections

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