Nandi Hills, or Nandidurg, is a hill fortress in the south Indian state of Karnataka. Tipu Sultan Fort, a summer retreat of the namesake 18th-century ruler, features stone carvings and wall paintings. Prisoners are said to have been thrown to their death from Tipu’s Drop, now known for its panoramic views. Local Hindu temples include the hilltop Yoga Nandeeshwara Temple, guarded by a huge statue of a bull (nandi).
Nandi hills is located at
13.3828°N 77.6515°E. It is 10 km from Chickballapur town and approximately 60 km from the city of Bengaluru.
The hills are nestled near the town of Nandi. In traditional belief, the hills are the origin of the Arkavathy river.
