Trip Two of 1999 - Bangalore - Nandi Hill Trip. 21 Aug.
We were staying in. Temp Accommodation, Trg Cmd.
Ajeet was still with us. Most probably His first stay in on one room accommodation after leaving from Shillong. Good experience to face a bit of hardships.
Vrudna was in Bangalore finishing her architecture apprentice. Used to call her over on holidays.
Decided to go to Nandi Hills on one of the holiday when Vrunda had come over.
Nandi Hills, or Nandidurg, is a hill fortress in the south Indian state of Karnataka. Tipu Sultan Fort, a summer retreat of the namesake 18th-century ruler, features stone carvings and wall paintings. Prisoners are said to have been thrown to their death from Tipu’s Drop, now known for its panoramic views. Local Hindu temples include the hilltop Yoga Nandeeshwara Temple, guarded by a huge statue of a bull (nandi).
Ajeet was still with us. Most probably His first stay in on one room accommodation after leaving from Shillong. Good experience to face a bit of hardships.
Vrudna was in Bangalore finishing her architecture apprentice. Used to call her over on holidays.
Decided to go to Nandi Hills on one of the holiday when Vrunda had come over.
Nandi Hills, or Nandidurg, is a hill fortress in the south Indian state of Karnataka. Tipu Sultan Fort, a summer retreat of the namesake 18th-century ruler, features stone carvings and wall paintings. Prisoners are said to have been thrown to their death from Tipu’s Drop, now known for its panoramic views. Local Hindu temples include the hilltop Yoga Nandeeshwara Temple, guarded by a huge statue of a bull (nandi).
Nandi Hills is an ancient hill fortress built by Ganga Dynasty and later enlarged and strengthened by Tipu Sultan in southern India, in the Chikkaballapur district of Karnataka state. It is 10 km from Chickballapur town and approximately 60 km from the city of Bengaluru. The hills are near the town of Nandi. In traditional belief, the hills are the origin of the Arkavathy river. Ponnaiyar River, Palar River, Papagni and Penna River. Watching the sunrise at Nandi Hills is popular with tourists.
Elevation:1,478 m
Elevation:1,478 m
Made the trip on 21 Went in the morning and returned by afternoon evening.
