Reclaiming Nandi Hills

dadu · 18th December 2007, 11:22

The Planning

I had planned with some friends for Nandi Hills for saturday but since most of them dropped out, the plan seemed to be cancelled...

...but to revive again on Sunday morning and we all (me, my wife and kid) planned to start at 10 am in the morning on Sunday. Not much of planning, except for the food for my daughter.

Route: Vidhan Soudha -> Mekhri Circle -> hebbal flyover -> Yelahanka Bypass -> Devanahalli and then the unvisible turn to the nandi Hills

(just look for overhead high tension cablse and make the first left after devanahalli airport works).

Safari was all fueled up and air checked 2-3 days before, on saturday I had even checked the other oil levels in the engine.

The Drive

The drive was good and we didnt face any traffic since it was sunday morning and the safari brezeed through, although the ECU takes time to learn since I mostly drive in the city, instant pedal presses were greeted by the grunting engine/pump knocking noise but not on the way back, it learned.

Nandi Hills

The view during the climb

The climb is steep to the Nandi hills, sometimes even the 2nd gear wouldnt pull (specially on the curve-climb) but the view is extremely good and we were lucky to find the Sun.

Temple on the top

Cars are allowed to the top with INR60 fee but mostly saw people with picnic bags and big groups, parked the vehicle once on the top and went for the temple, it seems old and made of stone, spent some few minutes clicking, did a small walk, fed the monkeys....

Spending time in a Farmhouse

Nandi Hills in the background on way to farm

...and then decided to head to silveroak farms, I had done some homework on it earlier and thought it would be good to spend some time there (its few minutes drive from nandi hills).

Silveroak Farm

Although I turned up unbooked for lunch, they need atleast 24 hrs notice, but still it was fully booked and we were adjusted, the owners were very warm and hosted us well.

Silk farming on the way

The route to the farm was through the villages and you realize what mess do you live in when you see the simplicity in the villages. There is also an ancient temple to see on the way.

The Owners live there and entertain guest only during the weekends (check their website) and the place is well maintained

View from the Farm

Another View from the parking area

madan80 · 18th December 2007, 11:31

nice ... lot of reclaiming to do dadu?
Where is this farm? and what is it? a farm or resort?

VJ_MAVRICK · 18th December 2007, 11:32

Great Pics "Dadu" and can you throw some light on this "SilverOak" Farmhouse. Which direction one has to go, as i remember once you get into that nandhi hills stretch and keep driving straight (crossing the railway gate etc) and then take a left towards nandhi hills and again take a right @ the "T" junction to access the ghatty (though not true real ghat road).

dadu · 18th December 2007, 11:50

Click on their website link under the picture for directions/ map to nandi hill etc, its very clear and we reached them without asking/ getting lost on the way.

Its not a resort, but a family owned farmhouse, food is simple (Veg/Non-Veg) and the surroundings are beautiful. Details are present on their website.

Quote:

Originally Posted by madan80

nice ... lot of reclaiming to do dadu?
Where is this farm? and what is it? a farm or resort?

Quote:

Originally Posted by VJ_MAVRICK

Great Pics "Dadu" and can you throw some light on this "SilverOak" Farmhouse. Which direction one has to go, as i remember once you get into that nandhi hills stretch and keep driving straight (crossing the railway gate etc) and then take a left towards nandhi hills and again take a right @ the "T" junction to access the ghatty (though not true real ghat road).

diabloo · 18th December 2007, 14:13

Silver Oak Farm, Nandi Hills - Weekend Getaway, Guest House and Homestay near Bangalore

Quote:

Originally Posted by madan80

nice ... lot of reclaiming to do dadu?
Where is this farm? and what is it? a farm or resort?

akroy · 18th December 2007, 14:46

Nice pics dadu, and thanks for the update of this farmhouse, I never heard of this before...It can also be a meeting place for a tbhp meet...

Abhi

VJ_MAVRICK · 18th December 2007, 15:57

[quote=diabloo;661438]Silver Oak Farm, Nandi Hills - Weekend Getaway, Guest House and Homestay near Bangalore

Thanks for the directions diabloo and now i know where it is and also their website has info as dadu had mentioned.

dadu · 19th December 2007, 11:58

Its a good meeting place but cannot park so many cars inside !!!, i would say max 10-12.

Quote:

Originally Posted by akroy

Nice pics dadu, and thanks for the update of this farmhouse, I never heard of this before...It can also be a meeting place for a tbhp meet...

Abhi

driftagain · 19th April 2008, 21:15

nice pics and good info for a short outing. Went to Nandi Hills last night, though didn't go to the FarmHouse but the well described map helped me get to Nandi Hill without much hassle.

Thanks

snb77 · 20th April 2008, 09:21

Its a good information. I was in a mindset that Nandi hills would be a one day visit and no place to stay overnite. The information about silver oak will come handy. I'm planning to visit this place next month.

dadu · 20th April 2008, 19:23

It is a one day visit only, nothing else to do.

The food at silveraok might not be as expected for most of us, not in terms of quality but for the tastebuds.

Quote:

Originally Posted by snb77

Its a good information. I was in a mindset that Nandi hills would be a one day visit and no place to stay overnite. The information about silver oak will come handy. I'm planning to visit this place next month.

snb77 · 20th April 2008, 21:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by dadu

It is a one day visit only, nothing else to do.

The food at silveraok might not be as expected for most of us, not in terms of quality but for the tastebuds.

Also I think the place is little expensive to what they offer. Not worthy to that place or environment. Might be OK for corporate parties and team outings. They charge so much as there are no much choices in the vicinity.
It might be my perception!

achinthg · 11th September 2009, 16:38

I am planning to trip to Nandi Hills (near Bangalore) in my new Linea this weekend. I have not visited Nandi Hills in last 10 years. Can someone tell me the best route (I stay in Banashankari) and also the condition of the roads? Also what are the good restaurants on the way or at Nandi hills?

B.R.S.Rao · 11th September 2009, 20:21

Great photos. Never visited Nandi hills. Seems to be a great place. Thanks for your elaborated information.

Indizen08 · 11th September 2009, 20:44

Nice t-log. Can the photos be re-sized slightly bigger?

18th December 2007, 11:22	#1
dadu Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 3,803 Thanked: 462 Times View My Garage	Reclaiming Nandi Hills *The Planning* I had planned with some friends for Nandi Hills for saturday but since most of them dropped out, the plan seemed to be cancelled... ...but to revive again on Sunday morning and we all (me, my wife and kid) planned to start at 10 am in the morning on Sunday. Not much of planning, except for the food for my daughter. *Route:* Vidhan Soudha -> Mekhri Circle -> hebbal flyover -> Yelahanka Bypass -> Devanahalli and then the unvisible turn to the nandi Hills (just look for overhead high tension cablse and make the first left after devanahalli airport works). Safari was all fueled up and air checked 2-3 days before, on saturday I had even checked the other oil levels in the engine. *The Drive* The drive was good and we didnt face any traffic since it was sunday morning and the safari brezeed through, although the ECU takes time to learn since I mostly drive in the city, instant pedal presses were greeted by the grunting engine/pump knocking noise but not on the way back, it learned. *Nandi Hills* The view during the climb The climb is steep to the Nandi hills, sometimes even the 2nd gear wouldnt pull (specially on the curve-climb) but the view is extremely good and we were lucky to find the Sun. Temple on the top Cars are allowed to the top with INR60 fee but mostly saw people with picnic bags and big groups, parked the vehicle once on the top and went for the temple, it seems old and made of stone, spent some few minutes clicking, did a small walk, fed the monkeys.... *Spending time in a Farmhouse* Nandi Hills in the background on way to farm ...and then decided to head to silveroak farms, I had done some homework on it earlier and thought it would be good to spend some time there (its few minutes drive from nandi hills). Silveroak Farm Although I turned up unbooked for lunch, they need atleast 24 hrs notice, but still it was fully booked and we were adjusted, the owners were very warm and hosted us well. Silk farming on the way The route to the farm was through the villages and you realize what mess do you live in when you see the simplicity in the villages. There is also an ancient temple to see on the way. The Owners live there and entertain guest only during the weekends (check their website) and the place is well maintained View from the Farm Another View from the parking area
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18th December 2007, 11:31	#2
madan80 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Santa Clara, CA Posts: 1,360 Thanked: 80 Times View My Garage	nice ... lot of reclaiming to do dadu? Where is this farm? and what is it? a farm or resort?
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18th December 2007, 11:32	#3
VJ_MAVRICK Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,239 Thanked: 34 Times View My Garage	Great Pics "Dadu" and can you throw some light on this "SilverOak" Farmhouse. Which direction one has to go, as i remember once you get into that nandhi hills stretch and keep driving straight (crossing the railway gate etc) and then take a left towards nandhi hills and again take a right @ the "T" junction to access the ghatty (though not true real ghat road).
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18th December 2007, 14:46	#6
akroy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Francisco, CA, USA Posts: 2,423 Thanked: 85 Times View My Garage	Nice pics dadu, and thanks for the update of this farmhouse, I never heard of this before...It can also be a meeting place for a tbhp meet... Abhi
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18th December 2007, 15:57	#7
VJ_MAVRICK Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,239 Thanked: 34 Times View My Garage	[quote=diabloo;661438]Silver Oak Farm, Nandi Hills - Weekend Getaway, Guest House and Homestay near Bangalore Thanks for the directions diabloo and now i know where it is and also their website has info as dadu had mentioned.
	() Thanks

19th April 2008, 21:15	#9
driftagain BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 70 Thanked: 167 Times	nice pics and good info for a short outing. Went to Nandi Hills last night, though didn't go to the FarmHouse but the well described map helped me get to Nandi Hill without much hassle. Thanks
	() Thanks

20th April 2008, 09:21	#10
snb77 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 36 Thanked: 0 Times	Its a good information. I was in a mindset that Nandi hills would be a one day visit and no place to stay overnite. The information about silver oak will come handy. I'm planning to visit this place next month.
	() Thanks

11th September 2009, 16:38	#13
achinthg BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 201 Thanked: Once View My Garage	I am planning to trip to Nandi Hills (near Bangalore) in my new Linea this weekend. I have not visited Nandi Hills in last 10 years. Can someone tell me the best route (I stay in Banashankari) and also the condition of the roads? Also what are the good restaurants on the way or at Nandi hills?
	() Thanks

11th September 2009, 20:21	#14
B.R.S.Rao BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Mangalore Posts: 121 Thanked: 60 Times	Great photos. Never visited Nandi hills. Seems to be a great place. Thanks for your elaborated information.
	() Thanks

11th September 2009, 20:44	#15
Indizen08 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Jammu Posts: 83 Thanked: 0 Times	Nice t-log. Can the photos be re-sized slightly bigger?
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