Nandi Hill Full-Day Tour including Lunch and Hotel Transfer from Bangalore

Full day tour

Description


Get out of bustling Bangalore for the day and explore Nandi Hills, also known as Nandidurga, on this guided day trip. Marvel at the ancient Nandi temple with its 1,000-year-old sculpture of Nandi placed high on a hill. Stand atop Tipu's Drop, a 2,000-foot (600-meter) drop said to be the spot where condemned prisoners were thrown off the cliffside. After lunch, marvel at Amruth Sarovar, a gorgeous lake surrounded by lush nature. See temples and villages and learn about the history of the area from the guide.

Highlights

  •  Guided day trip from Bangalore to Nandi Hills

  •  Learn about the history of the area from the guide

  • Marvel at many ancient temples, including the hilltop Nandi Temple

  • Indulge in a hearty breakfast and lunch at local restaurants

  •  Immerse yourself in the lush and verdant countryside

  • Get picked up and dropped off at your hotel
     
DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION Bangalore city center hotel
DEPARTURE TIME 07AM -08AM

What You Can Expect

You will be picked up at your hotel in Bangalore between 6:00 AM - 7:00 AM depending on the season and then transferred to Nandi Hill (approx. 65 km from Bangalore city). Standing at a height of 4851 feet above sea level, Nandi Hill greets you on your arrival. Have breakfast at a local restaurant while enjoying the gorgeous view and ambiance of the place. Then you will be taken to visit the Tipu’s Drop, which is a 600 m high cliff face. It is rumored that the condemned prisoners were pushed to their death from here. There are a number of beautiful temples found in these picturesque hills including the Gavi Veerbhadra Swamy Temple. After the exploration of the temples, you will stop by a museum to learn more about Nandi Hills.

Afterwards enjoy a lunch break at a local restaurant followed by the amazing view the Amruth Sarovar. The Amruth Sarovar is a mesmerizing lake with clear lucid water filled to the brim all year round. Depending on your preference, the weather and water level, sometimes you can go down the lake and enjoy the cool beautiful water. There is another water body in this region that heightens the beauty of Nandi Hills - the Arkavathi River. This river originates on the south west of the hills and you can catch a glimpse of some beautiful bungalows with impressive gardens built by the British. The lush greenery of the forest is enhanced by the sunflower gardens and grapevines. The flora and the fauna add to the attraction of this place. After the tour ends, you will be dropped off at your hotel around 4:00 - 5:00 PM.
 

Inclusions

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Bangalore
  • Entrance fees
  •  Breakfast Lunch Driver/guide
  •  Local guide Transport by private vehicle

 Exclusions

  •  Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase) Gratuities (optional)

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