Nandi Hills - An early morning drive

rk_sans · 25th December 2009, 23:37

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Originally Posted by suhaas307

3 on one bike?

hehe!

Definitely not !! Suhaas, I recently got my Yezdi re-done. So I was mentioning that to Nikhil.

Crawler03 · 26th December 2009, 01:37

I was there today. we decided to go on bikes, left at 04:00 AM, reached at 05:30 AM. My only advice, if you really want to peace out on the hills, DO NOT go on weekends/holidays.

subhashnm · 28th December 2009, 10:36

I'm so glad to know that my photos have inspired so many to go there again, and many more to go there for the first time. I'm honored!

I'm planning to go there once again one of these weekends, but this time on my old work-horse, the Pulsar-150. Gotta feel the wind on my face, you see!

zenx · 28th December 2009, 12:06

Amazing pics! Some of the best I've seen of Nandi Betta.

Nandi, personally, means a tough 52min+ climb these days. There's no other major climbs for cyclists around. In fact, if any of you guys want to give it a shot, we can try and organize a 'taste of climbing' effort from the base upwards. Of course, you guys can help with chipping in with a few SUVs etc. What say ?

Aquarian20 · 28th December 2009, 17:17

I did this trip early this month on my Pulsar-150 with my wife. It is indeed one of a kind experience. I will try to post some pictures in next couple of days. One more point to consider is the view from there is as good even during sunset time. i had been there during sunset 4 months ago and got some beautiful views. I will definitely post some pictures of both sunrise and sunset in next couple of days.

suhaas307 · 28th December 2009, 17:36

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Originally Posted by rk_sans

Definitely not !! Suhaas, I recently got my Yezdi re-done. So I was mentioning that to Nikhil.

Hehe, just kidding! I completely discourage more than 2 on a bike!

Quote:

Originally Posted by subhashnm

I'm so glad to know that my photos have inspired so many to go there again, and many more to go there for the first time. I'm honored!

I'm planning to go there once again one of these weekends, but this time on my old work-horse, the Pulsar-150. Gotta feel the wind on my face, you see!

Thanks Subhash! Your pictures are the perfect catalysts!

Aquarian20 · 29th December 2009, 12:03

Well here it goes. Some pictures from Nandi Hills during Sunrise and Sunset.

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Sunrise from Tippu Drop.

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Sunrise from Tippu Drop.

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Sunset from Nandi Hills.

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Sunset from Nandi Hills.

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A Cloud, looked like a hidden space Ship

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View from Gandhi Nivas.

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A birds eye view!

subhashnm · 29th December 2009, 12:50

Great pics, Aquarian! Especially the spaceship cloud one. I seriously think that was indeed an alien spaceship visiting Nandi Hills to catch the sunrise! :P

pratim · 29th December 2009, 19:52

Can someone tell me if there are any restaurants up there in the Nandi hills for lunch/breakfast?

Nikhilb2008 · 29th December 2009, 20:29

There is a Nandi restaurant which is pure veg. It's palatable. It's cheap. I think that's enough!

There is also a KSTDC restaurant which is non veg and has an amazing view from the tables which are next to the floor length windows. But it's almost always crowded and you need to wait.

I'm not sure whether these places serve breakfast though.

subhashnm · 30th December 2009, 08:56

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Originally Posted by pratim

Can someone tell me if there are any restaurants up there in the Nandi hills for lunch/breakfast?

I saw that the KSTDC restaurant was closed in the morning, but there were a couple of stalls (located between the KSTDC restaurant and the temple) were serving tea/coffee and simple breakfast like sandwiches.

rohan_iitr · 30th December 2009, 15:16

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Originally Posted by pratim

Can someone tell me if there are any restaurants up there in the Nandi hills for lunch/breakfast?

There is a KSTDC restaurant along with 2 private restaurants. The KSTDC one is not open for breakfast, but the other 2 serve breakfast and lunch.

Rohan,
Bangalore

rk_sans · 6th January 2010, 18:35

Guys,
I am planning for a drive to Nandi Hills on Saturday early morning. Anybody wants to join.

suhaas307 · 6th January 2010, 18:38

Hmmm.. Saturday early morning sounds tempting but I won't be able to get my car!

kadri007 · 12th February 2010, 21:24

I am planning to go to Nandi Hill tomorrow early morning. I have traveled couple of times to BIAL, but not further. Hence wanted to know from BIAL how far is Nandi hills,

Read the blog but not able to figure out the distance, can anyone give the break up of the distances.

After BIAL how many kms is it and what are the landmarks to head towards Nandi hills.

26th December 2009, 01:37	#47
Crawler03 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1 Thanked: 0 Times	I was there today. we decided to go on bikes, left at 04:00 AM, reached at 05:30 AM. My only advice, if you really want to peace out on the hills, DO NOT go on weekends/holidays.
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28th December 2009, 10:36	#48
subhashnm BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 101 Thanked: 3 Times	I'm so glad to know that my photos have inspired so many to go there again, and many more to go there for the first time. I'm honored! I'm planning to go there once again one of these weekends, but this time on my old work-horse, the Pulsar-150. Gotta feel the wind on my face, you see!
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28th December 2009, 12:06	#49
zenx Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,164 Thanked: 162 Times View My Garage	Amazing pics! Some of the best I've seen of Nandi Betta. Nandi, personally, means a tough 52min+ climb these days. There's no other major climbs for cyclists around. In fact, if any of you guys want to give it a shot, we can try and organize a 'taste of climbing' effort from the base upwards. Of course, you guys can help with chipping in with a few SUVs etc. What say ? Last edited by zenx : 28th December 2009 at 12:24.
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28th December 2009, 17:17	#50
Aquarian20 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bangalore, India. Posts: 73 Thanked: 2 Times View My Garage	I did this trip early this month on my Pulsar-150 with my wife. It is indeed one of a kind experience. I will try to post some pictures in next couple of days. One more point to consider is the view from there is as good even during sunset time. i had been there during sunset 4 months ago and got some beautiful views. I will definitely post some pictures of both sunrise and sunset in next couple of days.
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29th December 2009, 12:03	#52
Aquarian20 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bangalore, India. Posts: 73 Thanked: 2 Times View My Garage	Well here it goes. Some pictures from Nandi Hills during Sunrise and Sunset. Sunrise from Tippu Drop. Sunrise from Tippu Drop. Sunset from Nandi Hills. Sunset from Nandi Hills. A Cloud, looked like a hidden space Ship View from Gandhi Nivas. A birds eye view!
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29th December 2009, 12:50	#53
subhashnm BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 101 Thanked: 3 Times	Great pics, Aquarian! Especially the spaceship cloud one. I seriously think that was indeed an alien spaceship visiting Nandi Hills to catch the sunrise! :P
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29th December 2009, 19:52	#54
pratim BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bagalore Posts: 205 Thanked: 56 Times	Can someone tell me if there are any restaurants up there in the Nandi hills for lunch/breakfast?
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29th December 2009, 20:29	#55
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,198 Thanked: 10,167 Times	There is a Nandi restaurant which is pure veg. It's palatable. It's cheap. I think that's enough! There is also a KSTDC restaurant which is non veg and has an amazing view from the tables which are next to the floor length windows. But it's almost always crowded and you need to wait. I'm not sure whether these places serve breakfast though.
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6th January 2010, 18:35	#58
rk_sans Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,037 Thanked: 988 Times View My Garage	Guys, I am planning for a drive to Nandi Hills on Saturday early morning. Anybody wants to join.
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6th January 2010, 18:38	#59
suhaas307 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 9,051 Thanked: 13,671 Times	Hmmm.. Saturday early morning sounds tempting but I won't be able to get my car!
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12th February 2010, 21:24	#60
kadri007 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bangalore/Mangalore Posts: 433 Thanked: 7 Times	I am planning to go to Nandi Hill tomorrow early morning. I have traveled couple of times to BIAL, but not further. Hence wanted to know from BIAL how far is Nandi hills, Read the blog but not able to figure out the distance, can anyone give the break up of the distances. After BIAL how many kms is it and what are the landmarks to head towards Nandi hills.
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