9 Best Things To Do In Nandi Hills - 2024 (with 2,000+ Reviews)
1548164954 shutterstock 1265018038.jpg?w=60&h=60&dpr=1
Best Nandi Hills Experiences (Upto 25% Off)
1594019885 cubbon.png?w=60&h=60&dpr=1
In City
Things to do in Nandi Hills includes Nature Camping, Paragliding, Cycling, Biking, Trek to Chennagiri near Nandi Hills, Visit to Tipu's Drop, Visit To Amrita Sarovar and the list would not let one stop here.

From a nature walk to adventure talk, a historic visit to the exploration of Mother Earth, Nandi Hills is standing tall while welcoming the visitors with open arms.

Steal Deal: 
Day Out At The Foothills Of Nandi Hills at Flat 33% Off

One must take an excursion to the place without missing trek to Chennagiri and Skandagiri. Along with that, a visit to Amrita Sarovar and Tipu's Drop will make one go calm and awestruck. The beauty and charm of Nandi Hills can be viewed well with paragliding experience and a day-out in foothills of the town will make anyone go mesmerized.

Best Offer: 
Enjoy Nandi Hills Drive In Camp at Flat 24% Off

Without waiting anymore, scroll through the multiple activities and adventures one can take being here and relish a new way of life.

Here are the best things to do in Nandi Hills:

Image description
Bigger Group? Get special offers upto 50% off!
We create unforgettable adventures, customised for your group.
Connect with a group tour expert
Full Name
Email
Phone number
Travel Date
Traveller Count
Message
01

Camping

One of the best things to do in Nandi hill to experience natural beauty closely is camping.

One shall indulge in camping and stay overnight under the stars. The location of the camps in foothills allows taking multiple adventures like rope activities, ziplining etc. and delve in the magic of town which is surrounded by lush green peaks. Come and stay for a night with multiple amenities and soothing views.

Suggested Read: 10 Best Places to Visit in Nandi Hills

02

Day Out In Foothills Of Nandi Hills

With the lush green surroundings and high peaks at all edges, Nandi foothills offer many opportunities for a brilliant day out.

One can enjoy camping, day treks, raft building, cycling, kayaking and many more things for which the town is a perfect location. If you choose to go for team outings, activities like Water volleyball, Trust walk, Jumbo Volleyball, pyramid building etc. are on the right hand. Some music and barbecue can be a cherry on the top. So, do not wait any longer and spend a day-out in Nandi Hills!

Popular Read: 11 Best Resorts in Nandi Hills

03

Paragliding in Nandi Hills

Imagine yourself flying high and descending with passion and thrill! This feeling is welcomed at Nandi Hills and one can soak in the beauty of wonderful location from the high sky.

With utmost safety and proper instructions, one will be taken to the peak from where the adventure will begin. You will be jumping the cliff and come down with the help of open parachute tied behind your back. Make some wonderful videos and get captured with huge smiles.

Suggested Read: Best Time to Visit Nandi Hills

04

Trek To Skandagiri Hills

Skandgiri hills, also known as Kalavara Durga, is one of the most classic trekking spot. Trekking to it is one of the best things to do in Nandi Hills as it makes one feel refreshed with view of dense clouds, vegetation and nature closely.

Pack the bags this vacation and head to the trekking spot. With a view of rare birds, dense clouds and sun playing hide & seek, head to the top while crossing variety of trails. Visit old rocky temple at the top and capture best of the shots by your camera and eyes!

It is best to trek the heights during winters, from December to March for a pleasant time in nature.

05

Trek to Chennagiri near Nandi Hills

One of the favorite trekking trails near Bangalore will bring you near to Chennagiri and is surely one of the best things to do in Nandi Hills.

A 2-hour long trek from the foothills drive towards the peak for an unbeatable view of the Deccan plateau. Passing through the arid vegetation and pleasant climate, one will find calmness and can click multiple pictures to create memories. Take this off-beat adventure the very next getaway and simmer in some quality time with friends or family.

Check Out: 
Bangalore to Nandi Hills - A Detailed Travel Guide 
06

Day Trek To Horagina Betta Near Nandi Hills

Take some time out of the busy schedule and hop on to the foothills to trek Horagina Betta.

Experience the rocky terrain hiking with full energy and pleasant climate. One can also view wonderful sightings of birds and visit temple at the top and click multiple pictures to remember for a lifetime. This off-beat location is classy in itself and offers one of the best things to do in Nandi Hills.
07

Cycling and Biking (Melkote Nandi ride)

Let all the stress go away while indulging in cycling and biking in a trail of around 30km.

Take the bike and cycles out of the home and go on quiet roads. While moving ahead, one can explore rare birds, distinct animal species and pleasant winds that strike on the face. The best way to be super-healthy and explore the town differently wants you to take cycling on an easy stretch. The beauty of the town will come alive at every mile and hence must not be missed.

08

Visit to Tipu's Drop

Image Credit : https://static2.tripoto.com

A hilltop cliff at a height of 600m attracts thousands of visitors to get a soothing view from the top. Nature lovers can enjoy a sense of peace away from the city life.

With a chilling history of punishing people while dropping them from the cliff in Tipu Sultan’s era, one can now enjoy the view and click thousands of pictures from the top. Enjoy the peace and tranquility and sit back while basking in sun and winds. And yes, for the safety and precautions, enough of the arrangements have been already made. So, be carefree and chill at the Tipu’s drop. The place is indeed one of the best things to do in Nandi hills and not to be missed by aby traveler.

Check Out: How to Reach Nandi Hills Guide

09

Visit To Amrita Sarovar

Also known as ‘The lake of nectar’, the beautiful lake remains filled througout the year. The clean waters are also used for water supply in local area around.

With an ancient touch, the grand steps leading the the well gives us a better version of Dravidian Architecture. To the lakeside, there is a platform where Tipu Sultan used to come and pray. One can sit here and relax while clicking multiple pictures for their collection.

The lake remains open throughout the day but it is recommended to visit during the evening when moon shines in sky. The nectar seems to come alive while moonlight shines in clear water. Do not miss a chance to soak yourself in the peaceful zone!

People Also Ask About Nandi Hills

  1. Which are the best tourist places to visit in Nandi Hills?

    There are many attractions to explore including remnants of royal forts, ancient temples, and other important edifices. Check out the list of best places to visit in Nandi Hills:

    1. Skandagiri,Chikballapur
    2. Bhoga Nandeeswara Temple
    3. Tipu Sultan's Fort
    4. Yoga Nandeeshwara Temple
    5. Brahmashram
    6. Amruth Sarovar
  2. Which are the best and the most affordable resorts in Nandi Hills?

    There is an excellent range of amazing resorts in Nandi Hills that make it the most exciting weekend getaway for the people of Bangalore, seeking an escape in the pure ecstasy of the hills. Check out the list of best resorts in Nandi hills:

    1. Discovery Village Resort
    2. Mount Palazzo Resort
    3. Silver Mist Club & Resort
    4. Signature Club Resort
    5. Mount View Resort
    7. Silver Oak Resort
  3. Which are the best places to eat around Nandi Hills?

    Click here to check out the best places to ear around Bangalore. The always pleasant weather of Bangalore somewhat adds to the experience of enjoying a delicious meal at one of these eateries.

    1. Indian Paratha Palace
    2. The Olives Multi Cuisine Restaurant
    3. Sinchana Palace Restaurant
    4. Tribal Cafe
    5. NH7 Refuel
  4. How can I spend my day in Nandi Hills?

    There are many things to do in Nandi Hills, from sight-seeing to adventure activities, your day at the serene hill station will be packed with cherishable memories. You can embark upon a short trek and visit some of the popular sites like Tipu’s drop and his summer’s residence.

    Pay a visit to the ancient temples that lie seated in the laps of the foothills. If you are enthusiastic about some adventure, then go for a thrilling paragliding experience. As you paraglide over the hilly terrains, the sublime beauty of the place will surely be an enchanting sight to behold. All in all, a day at this quaint place will be a lifetime’s recollection for you.
  5. What are the best ways to travel in and around Nandi Hills?

    To enjoy a scenic ride along the hills, you can either rent a bike or opt for the cab services. They come at affordable rates and the sheer advantage of opting for private services is that you can look forward to convenient halts for some refreshments and photography.

    Cycling trails are also there and if you happen to be a pro-cyclist then plunge into an adventurous journey.
  6. How to reach Nandi hills?

    If you are traveling from Bangalore’, then hop onto the direct KSRTC buses that ply in the morning and evening from the Central Bus Stand. Worry not, if you miss these buses from Chikkaballapur you will get several minibuses that will take you to the Nandi Hills.

    The nearest airport, Kempegowda International Airport is located at a distance of 37 km. You can hire the cabs from here, that will drop you at the foothills. Though no direct trains are available, you can board any train traveling to Chikkaballapur, which is 19 km away from Nandi Hills. You can also opt for private travel services or drive through Bellary Road or NH648 to reach Nandi Hills.
  7. Is Nandi Hills worth visiting?

    If you are wondering about an ideal place near Bangalore for seeking a relaxing vacation, then no site can be more befitting than the majestic Nandi Hills. The sweeping vistas of landscapes and the tranquillity of the place will create an everlasting impression upon your mind.

    For nature lovers, the place will be an absolute bliss. You can also plunge in some exciting activities in Nandi Hills like paragliding, camping, and hiking. Quiet your mind, soothe your senses and soak yourself in the pure essence of nature while you are visiting here.
Newly Added Nandi Hills Experience
18 October 2019
Excellent
Awesome place to hangout, and enjoy with your team. We loved our tent stay and adventure activity. Thanks to Mr. Santu and Tejas and all other staff for their kind cooperation. Special thanks to Thrillophilia for providing wonderful experience.
manjunath siddesh Nandi Hills Drive in Camp
Excellent
"firstly i took 3 days after coming back from here to make a time to write this because the experience that made me to give much importance for this. 1) the amount i paid for this is 2500 rs for 2 people for basic plan of 2 days but in the google it is showing 5500 rs something so i recommend to book from here itself. 2) nothing to worry about forgetting to carry your stuff because you will find peace without taking anything only thing you dont need to miss is camera, clothes. 3) once i took muddy road from main road i was scared about place untill once i reached and had a conversation with manager but there is no need worry about anything it is very safe and clean too. 4) one more thing i need to share is the very scary thing is we 2 are the only guest they had on that date, we felt very richness in their treating. 5) the manager was so friendly and humble that he explained about plans about the stay and we met a boy tejas he took care about us. 5) after finishing swimming we went to snackes with coffee and tea both and one more thing is i suggest to try egg bonda there because it was awesome to me. and with music we eat snackes the feeling was very cool 6) at 6:30 tejas took us near pool for fire with a music and we spent upto 9:30 near fire camp and we went to dinner and because the only guest is we, they asked for preparing dinner. the food was very nice while having food we meat a one more manager and he made us to stay in room which is not allowed in our plan it wad awesome and we spent some time by playing carom and others and we slept in the beautifully room. 7) morning we woke up at 8 and the coffee was ready with a beautiful view of nandhi hills we said no for treaking because we went unprepared but i recommend others to go for treaking at morning 5 to 6 . 8) after having breakfast we went for activity area for riding and some climbing activity but the bike was good i just continued at bike itself. 9) after we spent some time at top of the hills and we went back to room and got ready go leave . 10) this is nothing but to say everyone must feel the place and nature over there .??"
25 October 2020
Balasubramani M Nandi Hills Drive in Camp
Excellent
It was a nice experience staying inside Tent and felt comfortable staying. Dinner and breakfast were good. Had a good trekking experience and indoor games. We went on weekdays and no other visitors were present. Check photos for more experience.
02 December 2018
Balaguru Sivakumar Nandi Hills Drive in Camp
Excellent
Nice place for corporate outing. Staff were very supportive & flexible to our requests. The team building & rope activities were fun, the food was tasty. There is no kids play area, which is a letdown.
Nithin Fernandes Camping Near Nandi Hills
Excellent
"amazing place. worth of every single penny. won't regret visiting the place.. "
"our first experience and it was an amazing one! would love to visit again"
31 January 2021
Excellent
We set few expectations before going to the camp but the hospitality and the politeness of the staff was really good and did really cater all our needs. Please do talk to yuvraj, he’s a very good guide and manager of the place. Loved the stay will definitely visit multiple times in future.
24 January 2021
Excellent
Had a great Camping stay at Nandi foothills with my daughter. Food was excellent and the host was making sure to take care each of the guests. Good indoor activities, clean toilets, great campfire experience and a good early morning guided trekking.
28 December 2020
Prasath Ramalingam Nandi Hills Drive in Camp
Very Good
My First Camp-in drive with my Family(Wife+Daughter-3 yrs) Pros: 1. Tent is cool & good 2. Place is nice 3. Food taste/quality is good Cons: 1. Rest Rooms are not so clean (No wash rooms for Camp-in) 2. The parking path way was too bad & my car got stuck & i called some support & found the way 3. Bring your own blankets as theirs will not be sufficient 4. Not Kids friendly but Adult friendly spot
Baviya Selvaraj Nandi Hills Drive in Camp
Superb
"Had fun, Relaxing and Chilling spot, Be Early to enjoy more.. "

Popular Nearby Places Around Nandi Hills

Popular Related Destinations

Places to Visit in India

Places to Visit in Delhi Places to Visit in Goa Places to Visit in Pune Places to Visit in Bangalore Places to Visit in Mumbai Places to Visit in Hyderabad Places to Visit in Jaipur Places to Visit in Chennai Places to Visit in Kolkata Places to Visit in Ladakh Places to Visit in Spiti Places to Visit in Andaman Places to Visit in Arunachal Pradesh Places to Visit in North East Places to Visit in Sikkim Places to Visit in Darjeeling Places to Visit in Meghalaya Places to Visit in Gangtok Places to Visit in Rajasthan Places to Visit in Uttarakhand Places to Visit in Kerala Places to Visit in Karnataka Places to Visit in Maharashtra Places To Visit In Himachal Pradesh Places to Visit in Madhya Pradesh Places to Visit in Kashmir Places to Visit in Manali Places to Visit in Dharamshala Places to Visit in Shimla Places to Visit in Mcleodganj Places to Visit in Nainital Places to Visit in Mussoorie Places to Visit in Dehradun Places to Visit in Rishikesh Places To Visit In Jammu Places to Visit in Srinagar Places to Visit in Chikmagalur Places to Visit in Munnar Places to Visit in Kodaikanal Places to Visit in Ooty Places to Visit in Pondicherry Places to Visit in Wayanad Places to Visit in Coorg Places to Visit in Mysore Places to Visit in Lonavala Places to Visit in Alibaug Places To Visit In Mahabaleshwar Places to Visit in Udaipur Places to Visit in Jodhpur Places to Visit in Jaisalmer Places to Visit in Mount Abu Places to Visit in Agra Places To Visit In South Goa Places To Visit In North Goa
Currency Picker
Commonly Used Currencies
INR -
Indian Rupee
USD - $
United States Dollar
EUR -
Euro
SGD - $
Singapore Dollar
AUD - $
Australian Dollar
GBP - £
British Pound
AED - د.إ
United Arab Emirates Dirham
All Other Currencies
ALL - L
Albanian Lek
AMD - դր.
Armenian Dram
ARS - $
Argentine Peso
AWG - ƒ
Aruban Florin
BBD - $
Barbadian Dollar
BDT -
Bangladeshi Taka
BMD - $
Bermudian Dollar
BND - $
Brunei Dollar
BOB - Bs.
Bolivian Boliviano
BSD - $
Bahamian Dollar
BWP - P
Botswana Pula
BZD - $
Belize Dollar
CAD - $
Canadian Dollar
CHF - CHF
Swiss Franc
CNY - ¥
Chinese Renminbi Yuan
COP - $
Colombian Peso
CRC -
Costa Rican Colón
CZK -
Czech Koruna
DKK - kr.
Danish Krone
DOP - $
Dominican Peso
DZD - د.ج
Algerian Dinar
EGP - ج.م
Egyptian Pound
ETB - Br
Ethiopian Birr
FJD - $
Fijian Dollar
GHS -
Ghanaian Cedi
GIP - £
Gibraltar Pound
GMD - D
Gambian Dalasi
GTQ - Q
Guatemalan Quetzal
GYD - $
Guyanese Dollar
HKD - $
Hong Kong Dollar
HNL - L
Honduran Lempira
HRK - kn
Croatian Kuna
HTG - G
Haitian Gourde
HUF - Ft
Hungarian Forint
IDR - Rp
Indonesian Rupiah
ILS -
Israeli New Sheqel
JMD - $
Jamaican Dollar
KES - KSh
Kenyan Shilling
KGS - som
Kyrgyzstani Som
KHR -
Cambodian Riel
KYD - $
Cayman Islands Dollar
KZT -
Kazakhstani Tenge
LAK -
Lao Kip
LBP - ل.ل
Lebanese Pound
LKR -
Sri Lankan Rupee
LRD - $
Liberian Dollar
LSL - L
Lesotho Loti
MAD - د.م.
Moroccan Dirham
MDL - L
Moldovan Leu
MKD - ден
Macedonian Denar
MMK - K
Myanmar Kyat
MNT -
Mongolian Tögrög
MOP - P
Macanese Pataca
MUR -
Mauritian Rupee
MVR - MVR
Maldivian Rufiyaa
MWK - MK
Malawian Kwacha
MXN - $
Mexican Peso
MYR - RM
Malaysian Ringgit
NAD - $
Namibian Dollar
NIO - C$
Nicaraguan Córdoba
NOK - kr
Norwegian Krone
NPR - Rs.
Nepalese Rupee
NZD - $
New Zealand Dollar
PEN - S/
Peruvian Sol
PGK - K
Papua New Guinean Kina
PHP -
Philippine Peso
PKR -
Pakistani Rupee
QAR - ر.ق
Qatari Riyal
RUB -
Russian Ruble
SAR - ر.س
Saudi Riyal
SCR -
Seychellois Rupee
SEK - kr
Swedish Krona
SLL - Le
Sierra Leonean Leone
SOS - Sh
Somali Shilling
SVC -
Salvadoran Colón
SZL - E
Swazi Lilangeni
THB - ฿
Thai Baht
TTD - $
Trinidad and Tobago Dollar
TZS - Sh
Tanzanian Shilling
UYU - $U
Uruguayan Peso
UZS - so'm
Uzbekistan Som
YER -
Yemeni Rial
ZAR - R
South African Rand
JPY - ¥
Japanese Yen
VND -
Vietnamese dong