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Private day trip from Bangalore to Nandi Hills' Main Sites

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Private ride with a local driver

9h 45m
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About your trip

Escape to misty sunrise viewpoints, strategic fortress heritage, and agricultural heartland. Climb Nandi Hills for dawn panoramas and Tipu's ruins, explore Devanahalli's well-preserved fortifications, then discover traditional Tumakuru's temple culture, where hilltop beauty meets military history and rural Karnataka authenticity.
Exclusively yours: private vehicle and professional driver
Discover local insights you won't find in guidebooks
Experience the freedom to explore at your own speed
Perfectly planned for families, friends, or solo travelers
From €28
Private group ride
per person
Select date and travelers
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your pickup time.
For a group of 1-3 travelersTotal€117

What to expect

Your day trip begins wherever you are

Meet our professional driver right where you prefer in Bangalore whenever suits you best. No time wasted getting to the pickup point, grab your bag and start your trip right away.

Discover more with local expertise

Your driver’s local insights will set the tone for your day trip. A hidden cafĂ© here, a must-try restaurant there; insider tips you’ll love sharing later. This isn’t a guided tour but your ride will be rich with stories and discoveries along the way. And throughout the day, your driver will be available for you as needed, ready to assist, happy to help, making your trip stress-free.

Explore at your own pace

Your Daytrip driver manages early morning departure for a Nandi Hills sunrise, then continues through Devanahalli Fort and Tumakuru, coordinating timing while you explore diverse Karnataka landscapes.

Perfect for any private group

Whether you're traveling solo, as a family with kids, or as a large group, this service is tailored for your comfort and flexibility. It's the ideal option especially if you have limited time or a busy schedule.

Good to know

  • Two-way private car transfer
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Personalized pickup and drop-off
  • Professional English-speaking driver
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Free cancellation 24 hours before departure
  • Entry/Admission tickets to paid attractions Nandi Hills, Devanahalli Fort, and Tumakuru should be purchased separately unless specified otherwise
  • Meals, snacks, and gratuity are not included
From €28
Private group ride
per person
Select date and travelers
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your pickup time.
For a group of 1-3 travelersTotal€117

Your trip at a glance

Your trip at a glance

Start in Bangalore
You choose the pickup spot.
1
Nandi Hills
Feel free to explore at your own pace and discover
Stop: 1 h 30 min - admission not included
Nandi Hills
Nandi Hills
Nandi Hills
Rise early for Karnataka's premier sunrise destination, where misty peaks and panoramic plains create magical dawn experiences. Watch the sun emerge from the horizon, illuminating the surrounding valleys and distant Bangalore, while enjoying cool mountain air and the peaceful atmosphere away from urban bustle. Explore Tipu's Drop cliff, with its 600-meter precipice offering breathtaking valley views and dramatic photography opportunities. Legend says Tipu Sultan executed prisoners here, though historians debate this claim.
2
Devanahalli Fort
Feel free to explore at your own pace and discover
Stop: 1 h 30 min - admission not included
Devanahalli Fort
Devanahalli Fort
Explore this remarkably preserved 16th-century fort, the birthplace of Tipu Sultan, featuring massive laterite walls, 12 gates named after Muslim rulers, and a strategic hilltop position that controls routes between Mysore and Madras. Walk the largely intact fortifications, admiring Indo-Islamic military architecture, including bastions, watchtowers, and ingenious defensive water-management systems that ensured siege survival. Visit Venugopalaswamy Temple inside the fort, showcasing Vijayanagara-period architecture, and the mosque complex, reflecting religious plurality. Explore Tipu Sultan's birthplace, marked by a simple monument, now a major historical attraction. The nearby village maintains traditional Karnataka culture with local markets and hand-woven textiles.
3
Tumakuru
Feel free to explore at your own pace and discover
Stop: 1 hour - admission not included
Tumakuru
Tumakuru
Tumakuru
Discover this agricultural market town, a commercial hub for the surrounding farming communities, offering authentic rural Karnataka experiences. Visit the Siddaganga Math, an important religious and educational institution founded by revered Shivakumara Swamiji, featuring temples, schools, and charitable activities serving thousands. Explore local markets where farmers trade vegetables, grains, coconut, and regional produce while traditional commerce continues using age-old practices. Sample authentic North Karnataka cuisine, including jolada rotti (sorghum flatbread), enne badanekayi (stuffed brinjal), and traditional sweets. The town's temples showcase regional Dravidian architecture while local festivals bring communities together, celebrating agricultural cycles and religious traditions.
Back to Bangalore
We’ll take you back to your starting point.
Duration of the stops can be changed upon request after booking
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