Nandi Hills - An early morning drive

subhashnm · 8th December 2009, 22:24

Nandi Hills must be one of the most visited places by anyone staying in Bangalore. Go there on a weekend afternoon and you will find every reason to hate the place: it is crowded, noisy, littered, chaotic, traffic jams on the top... I still used to go there only for the drive part. The drive up the winding hills gave me the relaxation I was looking for after weeks of driving in the crazy Bangalore traffic.

Recently I came across a picture that was taken from the top of Nandi Hills. The difference was the picture was taken in the early morning, just after sunrise. One look at the picture, and I was sure I wanted to go back there again; but this time early in the morning.

A teaser....

laluks · 8th December 2009, 22:42

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Originally Posted by subhashnm

Go there on a weekend afternoon and you will find every reason to hate the place: it is crowded, noisy, littered, chaotic, traffic jams on the top...

Add to it the agressive monkeys

I've been to Nandi hill many times that I lost count

Hey nice teaser. Waiting for your experience.

rjstyles69 · 8th December 2009, 22:48

Well this is how Nandi hills looked thru a P&S. Wasn't carrying my DSLR and it was a mistake.

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vj_carLover · 8th December 2009, 22:55

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Originally Posted by rjstyles69

Well this is how Nandi hills looked thru a P&S. Wasn't carrying my DSLR and it was a mistake.

That one looks awesome, without narration one might think of it as a photograph from a airplane. I am glued now. Please post more visual treats of the hills.

Cheers

rk_sans · 8th December 2009, 23:41

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Originally Posted by subhashnm

Nandi Hills must be one of the most visited places by anyone staying in Bangalore. Go there on a weekend afternoon and you will find every reason to hate the place: it is crowded, noisy, littered, chaotic, traffic jams on the top... I still used to go there only for the drive part. The drive up the winding hills gave me the relaxation I was looking for after weeks of driving in the crazy Bangalore traffic.

Recently I came across a picture that was taken from the top of Nandi Hills. The difference was the picture was taken in the early morning, just after sunrise. One look at the picture, and I was sure I wanted to go back there again; but this time early in the morning.

A teaser....

Nice teaser..Where is the story @subhashnm.
In fact couple of my friends have taken pics similar to that from Skandagiri.

subhashnm · 8th December 2009, 23:45

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Originally Posted by laluks

Add to it the agressive monkeys

Boy, are they aggressive!

Quote:

Originally Posted by rjstyles69

Well this is how Nandi hills looked thru a P&S. Wasn't carrying my DSLR and it was a mistake.

That is a great picture. The sky wasn't all that clear on the east and just couldn't manage a picture like that. Great click! I think I've seen this somewhere. Have you posted it online anywhere?

rjstyles69 · 9th December 2009, 08:51

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Originally Posted by subhashnm

That is a great picture. The sky wasn't all that clear on the east and just couldn't manage a picture like that. Great click! I think I've seen this somewhere. Have you posted it online anywhere?

Aye its my picture and have posted it only on facebook otherwise.

Majic · 9th December 2009, 09:32

Hey Subhashnm, please start with the log, looking forward for more

shishir_bn · 9th December 2009, 09:49

Superb snaps. Just tingling the travel nevres for all the BHPians by showong these fantastic snaps. Good one

subhashnm · 9th December 2009, 10:29

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Originally Posted by rk_sans

Nice teaser..Where is the story @subhashnm.
In fact couple of my friends have taken pics similar to that from Skandagiri.

I've heard Skandagiri is even better. Gotta go there one of these days.

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Originally Posted by rjstyles69

Aye its my picture and have posted it only on facebook otherwise.

Of course it is your picture, and a great one at that!

I was wondering if I've seen it popping up on Google Image Search. Checked it again and no, it wasn't this one. That was a similar picture of Skandagiri taken by someone else.

subhashnm · 9th December 2009, 10:31

My bro-in-law was in town last weekend and I wanted to take him out somewhere special. So I decided this was the time to do that morning drive that I've been thinking of for a while.
We planned to get up early enough - say, at 4am - to ensure that we will be at the top to catch the sunrise. But as you know, the winter mornings could make you extremely lazy. We finally started from my apartment in Bommanahalli, South Bangalore at 5:30. The tank was topped up the previuos night, iPod and the camera battery was charged, and we were on our way!
The route I took was Silk Board - Adugodi - MG Rd - Rajbhavan - Golf Course - Mekhri Circle - Hyderabad Rd (NH7) - Nandi Hills. The road was empty, and I had a great time driving. The last time I was on NH7 there were numerous speed breakers on the way, but most of them were removed when I drove by this time.
Started climbing up the hill, and soon the magic of the fog came to surround us.

Aquarian20 · 9th December 2009, 11:53

Hey SubhashNM awesome teaser pic

. One of these days I need to do this trip early morning but on a bike. Please continue.

Majic · 9th December 2009, 12:10

Ok enough of the teasers please come out with more pictures!

rk_sans · 9th December 2009, 13:33

@subhashnm,
do you watch a lot of daily soaps which comes on TV. You are write up is something like that, by time it is started, it would have ended for the day and you have to wait for the next day.
Just kidding, get the whole story bro.

subhashnm · 9th December 2009, 15:23

Pardon my bit-by-bit storytelling, but the work caught up with me sooner than I thought it would! :(
As soon as we started climbing, the air was crisp and clean. A good break for someone from the city.But we were running late. Really late. We were sure to miss the sunrise, but the fog looked promising.At least we will be presented with some good views from the top.
Reached at the ticketing counter at around 6:30, and there were already quite a few cars and bikes around. It is not going to be empty at the top! We didn't want to stop on the way to the parking at the top lest we miss out on the good views before the fog starts melting away.
We went straight to the rock slope in front of the temple at the top. And boy, what a view!

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Tried silouhetting the rock against the valley. The photo didn't come out well, though :(

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That's yours truly in the red jacket

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Watching over the sea of clouds...
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8th December 2009, 22:24	#1
subhashnm BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 101 Thanked: 3 Times	Nandi Hills - An early morning drive Nandi Hills must be one of the most visited places by anyone staying in Bangalore. Go there on a weekend afternoon and you will find every reason to hate the place: it is crowded, noisy, littered, chaotic, traffic jams on the top... I still used to go there only for the drive part. The drive up the winding hills gave me the relaxation I was looking for after weeks of driving in the crazy Bangalore traffic. Recently I came across a picture that was taken from the top of Nandi Hills. The difference was the picture was taken in the early morning, just after sunrise. One look at the picture, and I was sure I wanted to go back there again; but this time early in the morning. A teaser.... Attached Thumbnails
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8th December 2009, 22:48	#3
rjstyles69 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bengalooru.. Posts: 4,344 Thanked: 845 Times View My Garage	Well this is how Nandi hills looked thru a P&S. Wasn't carrying my DSLR and it was a mistake.
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9th December 2009, 09:32	#8
Majic BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Kottayam Posts: 588 Thanked: 8 Times	Hey Subhashnm, please start with the log, looking forward for more
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9th December 2009, 09:49	#9
shishir_bn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,195 Thanked: 120 Times	Superb snaps. Just tingling the travel nevres for all the BHPians by showong these fantastic snaps. Good one
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9th December 2009, 10:31	#11
subhashnm BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 101 Thanked: 3 Times	My bro-in-law was in town last weekend and I wanted to take him out somewhere special. So I decided this was the time to do that morning drive that I've been thinking of for a while. We planned to get up early enough - say, at 4am - to ensure that we will be at the top to catch the sunrise. But as you know, the winter mornings could make you extremely lazy. We finally started from my apartment in Bommanahalli, South Bangalore at 5:30. The tank was topped up the previuos night, iPod and the camera battery was charged, and we were on our way! The route I took was Silk Board - Adugodi - MG Rd - Rajbhavan - Golf Course - Mekhri Circle - Hyderabad Rd (NH7) - Nandi Hills. The road was empty, and I had a great time driving. The last time I was on NH7 there were numerous speed breakers on the way, but most of them were removed when I drove by this time. Started climbing up the hill, and soon the magic of the fog came to surround us. Attached Thumbnails
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9th December 2009, 11:53	#12
Aquarian20 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bangalore, India. Posts: 73 Thanked: 2 Times View My Garage	Hey SubhashNM awesome teaser pic . One of these days I need to do this trip early morning but on a bike. Please continue.
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9th December 2009, 12:10	#13
Majic BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Kottayam Posts: 588 Thanked: 8 Times	Ok enough of the teasers please come out with more pictures!
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9th December 2009, 13:33	#14
rk_sans Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,037 Thanked: 988 Times View My Garage	@subhashnm, do you watch a lot of daily soaps which comes on TV. You are write up is something like that, by time it is started, it would have ended for the day and you have to wait for the next day. Just kidding, get the whole story bro.
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9th December 2009, 15:23	#15
subhashnm BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 101 Thanked: 3 Times	Pardon my bit-by-bit storytelling, but the work caught up with me sooner than I thought it would! :( As soon as we started climbing, the air was crisp and clean. A good break for someone from the city.But we were running late. Really late. We were sure to miss the sunrise, but the fog looked promising.At least we will be presented with some good views from the top. Reached at the ticketing counter at around 6:30, and there were already quite a few cars and bikes around. It is not going to be empty at the top! We didn't want to stop on the way to the parking at the top lest we miss out on the good views before the fog starts melting away. We went straight to the rock slope in front of the temple at the top. And boy, what a view! Tried silouhetting the rock against the valley. The photo didn't come out well, though :( That's yours truly in the red jacket Watching over the sea of clouds...
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