Nandi Hills is around 70 kms Bangalore and has some Tipu Sultan history around it. It is known for early morning rides, so as to get on top of the hill before the sunrise. Depending on the place one stays, one needs to figure out when to wake up and get driving.
We started around 3.45 AM and reached at 5:45 AM. I know 2 hrs is too much for 70kms, but we got lost on our way, which happens with many First Timers.
Route is pretty simple - atleast the one, which we took. Old Madras Road-next-Hebbal-next-NH7 towards Devenahalli. You need to watch out in the fog and mist for a board giving signs for Nandi Hills -26kms away, onto your left after Devenahalli. The ride onto the top is very steep and exciting. It would not pump your adrenaline but definitely challenging.
You can park your vehicle near the fort gate, buy tickets, buy food stuff and walk some distance to reach the peak of the hill. Wait here for the Sun God to say Hi!!
We did have terrific time, with hill top views, sun rays and clouds. I described the total ride to a colleague and he motivated his friends for a similar drive. He got too lucky. Clouds were below the hill => they were standing on top of clouds. Snaps speak for themselves. We were little unlucky for missing the clouds.
7 comments:
hey satty,
nice blog n too good snaps
plz send me picasa link of all snaps...want to c more clouds
clouds snap is amazing!!!
lets plan the trip again... wot say!?
ya we can do that. but how lucky do we get the next time :)
dei.. you folks always miss it on your first ride.. :P
Very nice blog. Me and my Hubbie are planning to visit Nandi Hills next month on our kinetic. Did you find it safe on the ghat roads, as I would love to ride my kine in parts. Did you guys switch off the engine downhill? Need some tips.
Regards,
Kusum,
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