It’s once again that time of the year when people start searching for hill stations to beat the heat of the plains. When it comes to hill stations near Bangalore, options are plenty. The Bangaloreans believe in travelling without thinking much about the month or season! And with so many interesting and picturesque hill stations surrounding the city, they can never run out of option. When wanderlust takes over, nothing matters!

For those looking for quick weekend getaways from the city, there are myriad hill stations near Bangalore within 100 km. Nandi Hills tops the chart of being nearest and easily accessible from the city. Situated in Chikkaballapura district of Karnataka, Nandi Hills is a mesmerizing hill stop where travelers can cool off and escape the immediate heat of Bangalore. The place needs no introduction and is extremely popular among the people of Bangalore. The weekends here are completely packed as most of the people from nearby destinations drive to the hill station for picnic or spending time with loved ones. The place has some real amazing vantage points, a temple, little green gardens and a suicide point which is called Tippu’s Drop. At the entrance of the hill, you can see Tippu Sultan’s guest house complex which is in ruins now. With so many interesting things to do, Nandi Hills certainly is one of the best options here.