Nandi Hills, also known as Nandi Durga, is about 61 kms north of Bangalore. This historic hill was once the summer resort of Tipu Sultan. Legendary personalities like Mahatma Gandhi, Queen Elizabeth II and Jawaharlal Nehru have visited and stayed in this hill.
Temples at Nandi Hills
There are two ancient temples dedicated to Lord Siva, with exquisite architecture and sculpture, one at the foot and the other on the top of the hill.
Tipu Sultan’s Summer Place (Tipu Lodge)
This was once used to be Tipu’s summer resort. The fort here was first built by local chieftains and later upgraded by Tipu Sultan.
Tipu’s Drop
The famous ‘Tipu’s Drop’ here is a steep hill 600 m high from where the capital punishment was executed in Tipu’s days by throwing the convicts to death.
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