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Nandi Hills & Isha Foundation

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  • 1 Day
  • Group Size: 10 - 20
  • Distance From Bengaluru : 62 KM
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Overview

Nandi Hills, also known as Nandidurga / Nandi Betta, is a popular weekend destination, located about 60 kilometers north of Bangalore. It’s known for its scenic beauty, pleasant weather, and historical significance. It offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, including lush greenery and valleys. Due to its elevation (about 1,478 meters or 4,846 feet above sea level), Nandi Hills enjoys a cooler climate compared to the surrounding plains, making it a popular escape from the heat. The region is home to diverse flora and fauna, and it’s a great spot for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers.

The Yoga Nandeeshwara Temple, located atop Nandi Hills, is a significant and ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.

The Bhoga Nandeeshwara Temple, situated at the foothills of Nandi Hills near the village of Nandi, is a renowned and ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is believed to date back to the Chola dynasty, around the 9th century. It has been a significant religious site for centuries and reflects the rich history and culture of the region. It is also a popular destination for those interested in history, architecture, and spirituality. While the temple itself is at the base of Nandi Hills, it serves as a spiritual entry point for those visiting the hills and adds to the cultural richness of the area.

The Yoga Nandeeshwara and Bhoga Nandeeshwara Temples, adds a significant cultural and spiritual dimension to the experience of visiting Nandi Hills.

Isha Foundation:

The 112 feet Adiyogi Shiva Statue is a newly constructed holy place located in Chikkaballapur, Karnataka and it was built by the Isha Foundation of Jaggi Vasudev, popularly known as Sadhguru. This is a place where you can enjoy nature all around you since it’s situated at a place where hills are surrounded by a lot of peace. It is located in a lush, natural setting near the Nandi Hills and is destined to become an important center of inner transformation. It is India’s second Adiyogi Shiva Statue created by the Isha Foundation in Chikkaballapur after Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It is located 70 km from Bangalore. Due to its sacred vibes and breathtaking views, it has become a must-visit place in Karnataka near Bangalore.

Highlights of the trip:

  • Nandi Hills & Yoga Nandeeshwara temple
  • Bhoga Nandeeshwara Temple
  • Isha foundation & Adiyogi Statue

Inclusions

  • Travel by (Tempo or Mini Bus with push-back seats)
  • Snack pack
  • Entry Charges
  • Trek Leader(s)
  • Experience that you gain

Exclusions

  • Breakfast & Lunch
  • Any kind of insurance (health, medical, Travel, life, accidental,etc)
  • Any misc expenses not mentioned in the inclusions above

Itinerary

Day 1 - Nandi Hills & Isha Foundation

  • Start from Bangalore early in the morning at 5 AM
  • Small icebreaker session to get to know your fellow travel buddies
  • Enroute have a self sponsored breakfast.
  • Headtowards Nandi Hills, A small walk from the parking lot to the peak.
    Explore the amazing view from the peak and relax for a while. Take countless
    pictures.
  • Visit Yoga Nandeeshwara temple located atop Nandi Hills.
  • Visit Historical Bhoga Nandeeshwara Temple, located at the foothills of Nandi
    Hills
  • Enroute have a self sponsored lunch.
  • Explore India’s second Adiyogi Shiva Statue created by the Isha Foundation
  • Start back to Bangalore and Drop off by Evening.

What to Expect

About Trip:
  • This trip suits for people who wish to socialize and prefer group travel.
  • Best for solo travellers, couples, small group of friends or family.
Pickup/Drop Points:

Banashankari: 5:00 AM

BTM: 5:15 AM

Silk Board / HSR Layout: 5:30 AM (towards Marathahalli)

Marathahalli: 6:00 AM

Tin Factory: 6:15 AM

Hebbal: 6.45 AM

Hebbal Esteem Mall : 7:00 AM

Note on start time:

Depending on the type of weekend and weather/traffic conditions, the Organizers may decide to start 1 hour early sometimes or 1 hour late sometimes. Trip Leader will update exact start timing in the Whatsapp group.

FAQ

Things to carry

  • A small backpack for the trek (to carry snacks, water bottle, etc.)
  • Track pants, full sleeve cotton T-shirt for the trek
  • Cap/hat (to avoid getting tanned)
  • Sunglasses (to keep your eyes fresh)
  • Proper water bottle for your trek. 
  • Good grip shoes or sandals

Terms & Conditions

  • No Luxury. We assure awesome memories every trip, but not awesome facilities.
  • We provide basic facilities in terms of food, travel, and stay.
  • The itinerary is fixed. No special requests to change itinerary/schedule are permitted. Do not give advice(s) to the Organizer.
  • Absolutely no littering. We swear to protect our environment.
  • No alcohol & smoking during travel, treks, and other outdoor activities. There would be a separate window and space (usually at night) to have these at the campsite/homestay for interested people.
  • Cooperate with the organizer(s) in following the schedule set for the day (especially getting up and getting ready in the morning). This will ensure travelers won’t miss out on the real fun part that is traveling.
  • Every traveler is responsible for his/her for your own safety. Don’t indulge in any illegal or silly activity that causes harm to you or fellow travelers.
  • Do not wander into the forest away from the designated trail for trekkers. There may be snakes, scorpions, and other dangerous animals.
  • Unexpected situations: It may happen we do not cover all the places mentioned in the itinerary because of unpredictable reasons like bad weather, landslides, wild animal presence, abrupt blocking of sites by the police/forest department, delay in travel because of an issue with our group itself, traffic conditions, etc. In most cases, if the time permits, the organizer(s) will take travelers to an alternative place. But in some cases, we may have to skip a place altogether.
  • The event will stand canceled if less than 8 travelers signed up for the trip/trek.
  • Travelers are expected to respect each other and help each other. Avoid discussing sensitive matters like sex, politics, and religion/caste/race.
  • Using foul or abusive language, eve-teasing, arguing with fellow travelers/organizer(s), and/or involving in the physical assault will not be accepted and will stand a chance of being deserted by the group then and there.
  • Every traveler is expected to sign a liability/waiver form given by the organizer(s) after boarding the vehicle. This liability form will discharge Muddie Trails of any unexpected incident like injury/death/theft etc. Read it here.

Cancellation & Refund

  • 80% refund if a cancellation request is sent before 48 hours of the trip start time.
  • No refund  if a cancellation request is sent within 48 hours of the trip start time, whatever be the reason (health, family, work issues, accident, etc.)
  • No refund during or after the trip, whatever be the reason.
  • No refund on the partial payment done to block your seat for the trip.
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