Nandi Hills - Bengaluru, The South Indian Paradise

Misty forests, lush greenery on the hills, tall trees looking back as you advance on, and the mild chill in the air, all this describes the trip to Nandi Hills in Bangalore, your wonderful getaway for the weekends. Situated at the southeast parts of Karnataka, Nandi Hills is famous for the tranquility and the serene environment which allows one to take a break from the hectic everyday life and enjoy their own company in blissful solitude. Nandi Hills derives its name from the Hindu mythology, from the Bull Nandi that belonged to Lord Shiva. A statue of the Bull marks the entrance to Nandi Hills.

The journey to Nandi Hills begins at the Bellary Road, which is 60 kilometers from the Nandi Hills Trekking Point. The road moves on to the National Highway, and then to the Nandi Hills Main Road, which directly leads to the entrance. Then comes the famous Sunset View Point, where visitors usually take pictures with the dimming sunlight in the background, giving it a natural vintage tint. The paths leading inwards from here are surrounded by trees on both sides, and through the little space between these trees, one can get a glimpse of the curvy and cloud capped hills in the distance.

The temperature is generally low around the area, making it a peacefully cool place to sit and relax. The PNB Misty Woods, in particular, is the focal point of natural beauty of the place, with colourful flowers scattered everywhere in sight. One can have a leisure time here, sitting amidst these vibrant floral delights with a cup of tea from the nearby stalls.

Another interesting spot is the Brahmashram, a cave built for meditational purposes in the olden times. As this suggests, more than being just a perfect getaway from the hectic life, Nandi Hills is a deemed religious attraction too. People from around the country visit the place for the devotional practices carried out in the Brahmashram itself. Finally, the journey concludes at the famous Nadishwara temple, where one can delve in the Divinity of the place.

Not just a bounty of scenic beauty, Nandi Hills is a covert of celestial benevolence. Anyone who comes here is met with the relieving sensation of contentment, and the soothing environment heals all mental ailments just in a heartbeat. Nandi Hills has been rightly considered to be "Paradise in the South of India" by the visitors.