NANDI HILLS

FAMOUS TOURIST PLACE OF CHICKBALLAPURA


                                                            NANDI  HILLS 



Nandi Hills is a set of breathtaking hillocks which is a complete nature retreat. From catching the stunning views of the rising and setting sun to camping and trekking, people come here to indulge in a wide variety of activities. The best part of visiting the top of the hill is that you will get to enjoy the view of low lying clouds floating



Nandi Hills (Anglicised forms include Nandidurg and Nandydoorg) is an ancient hill station built by ganga dynasty in the chickballapura distct of 
karnataka state. It is 10 km from Chickballapur town and approximately 60 km from banglore. The hills are near the town Nandi. In traditional belief, the hills are the origin of  Watching the sunrise at Nandi Hills is popular with tourists.

There are many stories about the origin of the name Nandi Hills. During the chola period, Nandi Hills was called Anandagiri meaning The Hill of Happiness.[It is also perhaps called Nandi Hills because the hills resemble a sleeping bull. Another theory holds that the hill gets its name from an ancient, 1300-year-old, Dravidian-style temple, and for the Nandi, statue situated on this hill.



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