Located 60 kms north of Bangalore is the summer resort of Karnataka called Nandi Hills. It is also known as Nandidurga, it was once one of the summer retreats of Tipu Sultan. Nandi Hills was also a favorite of British, who built bungalows and laid out gardens here. Today, its a popular weekend destination among Bangaloreans. The 1478-m high Nandi Hills is the originating point of many rivers.Perched at a height of 1455meters above sea level, Nandi Hills provides an idyllic retreat for many tourists, just as it served as an ideal summer repose for Tipu Sultan and the British. The hill station abounds in natural beauty. Walking along the mountain tracks among innumerable scenic spots can be a very rejuvenating experience for you.

The rich mountain valley, sharp hairpin turns along steep slopes, small cottages clinging along the mountain edges, the cool breeze and the clear blue sky above, are reasons enough for you to plan your vacation in this pristine hill station.The Nandi Hills offer you historic spots too. Tipu's Drop is a 600feet high cliff from where, Tourists enjoy the sparking water of the Amrita Samovar, one of the major tourist attractions of the Nandi Hills. At the foothills is the beautiful temple in Dravidian style of architecture, Bhoga Nandishwara Temple, dedicated to Sri Ugra Narasimha and Sri Yoga Narasimha.