Caution
Nandi Hills in May
Karnataka, India
Hottest. Dusty.
Why May scores 2/5
Weather
Hottest. Dusty.
Roads & Access
self drive: Any car. Parking limited on weekends.. road condition: Good highway to base. 40 hairpin bends to summit.. public transport: BMTC buses from Bangalore (limited).. from nearest city: Bangalore 60km (1.5hrs). Airport 40km.. last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 4/5. helpline: 100. ambulance: 108. police station: Nandi Hills police post. nearest hospital: Chikballapur (10km). Bangalore (60km).
Network
JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Good signal at summit.
Kids
Kid-friendly (4/5) — Spectacular sunrise for kids, Paragliding watching, Fort exploration, Short trip from Bangalore
Elevation
1,478m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Families with children
- ✓Remote workers (network available)
Who should think twice
- ✗Those with flexible dates — better months exist
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4/5 | Cool mornings 8-10°C. Clear sunrise. |
| February | 4/5 | Pleasant. Good visibility. |
| March | 3/5 | March at Nandi Hills: 16-30C. Sunrise view holds up; the fort climb is fine, but Bangalore weekenders pile in so early arrival matters. |
| April | 2/5 | Hot during day. |
| Mayviewing | 2/5 | Hottest. Dusty. |
| June | 3/5 | Monsoon brings greenery. Foggy sunrises. |
| July | 3/5 | Monsoon. Green but foggy. |
| August | 3/5 | Monsoon. Above clouds sometimes. |
| September | 4/5 | Post-monsoon. Green. Clear sunrise views. |
| October | 5/5 | Best — clear skies, cool mornings, perfect sunrise. |
| November | 5/5 | Excellent. Cool 6-8°C mornings. |
| December | 5/5 | Peak — cold mornings, crystal clear. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Bangalore 60km (1.5hrs). Airport 40km.. Roads: Good highway to base. 40 hairpin bends to summit.. Self-drive: Any car. Parking limited on weekends.. Public transport: BMTC buses from Bangalore (limited).. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
1,478m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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