Nandi Hillsನಂದಿ ಬೆಟ್ಟ
Sunrise hill 60 km from Bengaluru with Tipu Sultan fort walls and a cliff called Tipu Drop.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereChikkaballapur, Karnataka
Old Mysuru
Old Mysuru
Best time to visit15 December to 15 January
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February), Monsoon (June to September)
DifficultyEasy
Height1478 m above sea level
Time neededHalf day
Base and nearbyNandi, Chikkaballapur
EntryRs 10 entry, vehicle fee extra
About Nandi Hills
A 1478 m hill 60 km north of Bengaluru with a road to the top, famous for sunrise views over a sea of cloud in winter. The summit has Tipu Sultan’s fort walls, his summer lodge, the Tipu Drop cliff and the old Yoga Nandeeshwara temple. Gates open at 6 am and the road is packed with cyclists and cars on weekend mornings, so arrive before dawn. The Arkavathi and Palar rivers rise on this hill.
What to see and do
- Sunrise point
- Tipu Drop
- Yoga Nandeeshwara temple
- Tipu Sultan summer lodge
- Fort walls and Amrita Sarovara tank
Opening status, best time and closures here are estimates from usual seasons and past patterns, not live information. Confirm with the local authority before you go. Terms of use
More places in Chikkaballapur
- Adiyogi ChikkaballapurChikkaballapur, Karnataka · Temples & Shrines34 m Adiyogi Shiva bust with an evening laser show, 10 km from Nandi Hills.
- AvalabettaChikkaballapur, Karnataka · Hill StationsQuiet hill with a jutting cliff rock and a Narasimha temple, a less crowded alternative to Nandi Hills.
- Bhoga Nandeeshwara TempleChikkaballapur, Karnataka · Temples & ShrinesNinth century Shiva temple with carved pillars and a stepped tank at the foot of Nandi Hills.
- SkandagiriChikkaballapur, Karnataka · Peak TreksGuided pre dawn trek to a hill fort near Chikkaballapur for sunrise over a sea of cloud.
All places in Chikkaballapur · All places in Karnataka
Jagah Pedia home · All places A to Z · Privacy · Terms
Jagah Pedia is a free travel guide by Santosh Pandey. Status, timings and closures are estimates from usual patterns, so confirm locally before you travel.