Private day trip from Bangalore to Nandi Hills' Main Sites

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.

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.

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.