The Hills of Happiness – Nandi Hills

Nandi Hills, near Bengaluru, India, serve as a great trekking destination and one of the most popular one-day getaway for people in the metro. The hills are blessed with a pleasant climate throughout the year. It’s picturesque location featuring the misty mountains and the brilliant sunrise. With its attractions comprising of religious sites, Nandi Hills is also a nature lover’s as well as an adventure enthusiast’s haven with trekking and other activities, amongst the dewy hillocks and exotic flora & fauna.

There are many stories about the origin of the name Nandi Hills. During the Chola period, it was called Ananda Giri meaning The Hill of Happiness. Another story is that Yoga Nandeeshwara performed penance here, and so it was named after him. A temple of Yoga Nandeeshwara is situated on top of the hill. Nandi is also commonly called Nandidurga (Fort) because of the fort build here by the ruler Tippu Sultan. It is also perhaps called because the hill resembles a sleeping bull (Nandi).

Nandi Hills has been a favourite picnic place for young enthusiasts every weekend.