Nandi Hills is a popular hangout for Bangaloreans, especially on weekends. Nandi Hills get their name from an ancient Nandi temple situated on this hill with a thousand-year-old Nandi statue.
Detailed Overview
Nandi Hills is one of the most famous tourist places in Bangalore. This is 60 km away from Bangalore and is a perfect place to witness the sunrise or sunset. The route that takes you to Nandi Hills has foggy hills, curvy roads, and beautiful viewpoints. Nandi Hills was called Ananda Giri, which means the hill of happiness, during the Chola period. Nandi Hills is home to quite a few temples, and one such temple that you must visit is the Bhoga Nandeeshwara temple in Nandi village. Dedicated to Lord Shiva and his consorts Nandi and Parvati, this temple is one of the oldest in the area and is a beautifully designed work of architecture.
Highlights
- Visit the beautiful Nandi Hill, the summer resort in Bangalore.
- Explore the thousand-year-old ancient Nandi Temple.