Nandi Hills (Anglicised forms include Nandidurg and Nandydoorg) is an ancient hill station built by Ganga Dynasty in the Chikkaballapur district of Karnataka state. It is 10 km from Chickballapur town and approximately 60 km from Bengaluru. The hills are near the town Nandi. In traditional belief, the hills are the origin of the Arkavathy river,[1] Ponnaiyar River, Palar River,[2] Papagni River and Penna River.[3] Watching the sunrise at Nandi Hills is popular with tourists.[4] The first ever SAARC summit hosted by India was held at Nandi Hills in 1986.[5]
With an altitude of about 1,478 meters above sea level, it promises a mesmerizing view of the surrounding valleys and water bodies. Trekking Distance The primary distance covered in a typical Nandi Hills trek is approximately 4-5 kilometers, depending on the route taken
It is best explored in the early morning like from 4.30 am as the gate opens for the sunrise, largely tourist visit there to witness this. The entry fee is Rs 15 per person.