My Maiden Bike Trip | Trip to Nandi Hills

Since the time I got my hands on my bike, my mind was etching for a ride. After completing the break-in period I was eager to test the limits of the bike. I thought of trying the Electronic city elevated Toll Way to check the same. I was disappointed when I could hit only 117km/hr max. I as usual discussed regarding this with my friend Andrew. He said not to worry & told me about going for a trip & then on the way will check the same. Anyway I was excited regarding the trip plan. Our destination was Nandi Hills some 70~80 km (one-side) from my place. Nandi Hills also called Ananda Giri meaning "Hill of Happiness". It really is..A trip to Nandi Hills in a winter season is always something you can cherish for your lifetime. The fog/mist or whatsoever you call is at the peak at this time...For more details check this wiki-link given below:
( Nandi Hills | Wiki )
The night before the trip is always tough to get sleep. I woke up before the alarm started ringing. Plan was to reach Nandi Hills by 7am to enjoy the beautiful climate. Andrew joined me from nearby Hebbal. That was the first time I'm travelling in a bike that far. The road was just awesome to test your bikes limit, but my friend refrained me saying to hold my horses until the Bangalore Airport toll is crossed as there might be some police patrolling & some security cameras on that section.

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As soon as we crossed the airport toll we raised our speeds. It was at that section I hit the next best speed of my lifetime 126km/hr. I was damn happy with the performance level. Pictures speak more than words. So, I'm not boring you guyz much.. :)

Those were our rides..

Thats my friend andrew:

Thats the Nandi Hills covered with thick clouds. this was taken from the foot of it.

 Myself:

 Some twisties on the way...Be careful while taking them as it might be wet and you might loose traction. So always be a bit careful enough to not overshoot the apex of curve. Always follow the basic principle "Slow entering into curves, & fast exit".

 Thats the entrance point. Bikes are not allowed above this. We have a parking lot just one level below.

 Thats the Tipu Sultan's pond...

At the the top it was completely rain clouds as a result as you walk through the clouds you will literally get drenched. You can see the whole pathway was drenched.

 

 Thats the temples on top of the hill.

 Some small stream formed...

 Thats the dead end or the suicide point. Nandi Hills was used as a fort and it was at this point where miscreants for pushed to death by the King.

 At that time some fence construction work was going on...

 It was too windy & damn cold...

 

 

Spot the Sun....

 Thats the main entrance of Nandi Temple.As there were no shoe keeping counters I didnt risk keeping it outside. As a result I skipped entering the temple. Just prayed from outside.

 There were some shops on the top of the hill. Butif you are looking for good breakfast there is one, right on the foot of the hill.

 Cars are allowed to take till the top.

 Some guyz were playing cricket....Nice location & climate to play.. :)

 Some trekking path down the hill..

Nandi Hills is always a favourite spot for auto enthusiasts..
Spotted these R1's on the way.... 

I guess its Honda Fireblade...This was driven by an old man maybe in his 60's...But he was driving it damn fast...

Thats the end of beautiful trip or a chapter of my journey in life...
This journey is just a start..Still more to come..Stay Tuned..

Best Time to visit the place:
October to Feb. Early morning.

Things to Note:
There wont be any good eatables or retaurant available at the top of the hill. So carry some snacks if required.
Maybe an umbrella if going in Monsoon time will be helpful for families with kids.
Ride with full gears & don't ride insane.
Never ride down the hill in neutral gear. Your life is more worth than the fuel you save.



I'm a novice in blogging so please bare with my mistakes & dont thrash me with your harsh words... :)
Anyway your valuable feedbacks & comments are welcome..