5 Star Deluxe Hotels in Bangalore

• Taj Residency
• Taj West End Hotel
• The Leela Palace Kempinski Hotel
• The Oberoi Hotel
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5 Star Hotels in Bangalore

• Clarks Exotica Hotel
• GoldFinch Hotel
• Hotel Ista
• Le Meridien Hotel
• Hotel Royal Orchid
• The Lalit Ashok Hotel
• The Park Hotel
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Spa Resorts in Bangalore

• Angsana Spa Oasis
• Ayurgram Spa
• Bush Betta Wildlife Resorts
• Golden Palms Spa & Resort
• Holiday Village Spa
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4 Star Hotels in Bangalore

• Casa De Hotel
• Fortune Select JP Cosmos Hotel
• Gateway Hotel
• Jaya Mahal Palace Hotel
• Ramee Guestline Hotel
• The Solitaire Hotel
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3 Star Hotels in Bangalore

• 12th Avenue Hotel
• 18 Woods Inn Hotel
• Hotel Bangalore Gate
• Casa Cottage Hotel
• Ginger Hotel
• Ramada Hotel
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Budget Hotels in Bangalore

• 5th Avenue Hotel
• Ashraya International Hotel
• Ballal Residency Hotel
• Maurya Hotel
• Hotel Royal Heritage
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Bangalore Airport Hotels

• The Leela Palace Kempinski
• Hotel Royal Orchid
• Taj Residency Hotel
• Hotel Ista
• The Park Hotel
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Nandi Hills

While in Bangalore one can set out an excursion tour to Nandi Hills which is an ideal destination for a weekend gateaway. It is just 65 kilometers from Bangalore city and can be easily reached from the city by means of public transport.

Nandi Hills was once the summer abode of Tipu Sultan, emperor of Mysore and later the retreat of the British. Under the British rule it was fully developed into a hill station. One has to climb 1,175 steps to reach this beautiful hill station of Nandi Hills.

Attractions of Nandi Hills

Tipu's Drop
Tipu's Drop is perched on a 600-meter high cliff. It is said that during the rule of Tipu Sultan, the prisoners who were given the death sentence were pushed down from this cliff. Climbing this spot one can have the breathtaking vistas of the valley.

Yoga Nandishvara Temple
Yoga Nandishvara Temple is a temple of Chola dynasty. This temple is adorned with an inscription of Sambhaji, son of Shivaji. The metallic figures of the temple, Dwarapalakas are also worth viewing.

While at Nandi Hills one must explore also the Gandhi Nilaya, the Nehru House and Amrita Sarovar, a lake of superb beauty.

How to Reach Nandi Hills
Bangalore Airport is the easiest air way to reach Nandi Hills. The nearest rail station to Nandi Hills is Chikkaballapur. One can also drive from Bangalore to reach this city.

Nandi Hills have also good accommodation facilities.