Landscapes Up The Hill

The entrance to the history. Might had soldiers guarding the doors at those days with canons ready to charge on the top of it.
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Nandi Hills is picturesque. With its beautiful landscape alongside the rich history of the majestic rulers of Mysore, is a rich and thick blend. The paths I walked were once the path ways for the soldiers, horses and canons. 

Tippu’s summer residence is a lodge, which was completed in the year 1791. The construction of this lodge was started by Hyder Ali and was completed by Tippu Sultan. This lodge was used by the Sultan for taking rest, whenever he comes for hunting at Nandi Hills. Presently this is under the control of Central Archaeological Department.

I was wondering, why the summer palace of a ruler is too small. And got the answer there itself. This place wasn't specifically for his vacation. Was kind of a hide out. Who will think about luxury when his life is at stake.

There was a soldier though, who made sure that no one enters the fort with out a ticket.
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It was 6:00 AM in the morning and the first thing we saw was a lady working on this art called Kolam
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Hand drawn using rice powder.
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When made something for the king, it is king size (Except the lodge)
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The stair case to the pond
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Huge flower pot still in place
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Tipu's Summer Palace and Fort - During the Ganga period, the Chikkaballapur chieftains built a fort. Tippu strengthened it further and also build a rest house. This used to be Tippus summer bungalow.

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Summer Palace surrounded by woods
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Tippu might have touched this tree at least once
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This small passage will take you to an another world. Rich with birds around and a favorite spot for bird photography. Nitin with his camera to catch some birds in action
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The path from the summer palace to the garden.
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A heavy scratch on the history. Seems like many people tried to own this door. Is something interesting inside?
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The passage leads to the back side of the summer palace.
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it got the touch of history somewhere.
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The stairs that takes you on a wonderful journey downhill
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Walk through the midst of the nature along with the sweet music of the birds around.
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Summer palace - a close watch.
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Searching with patience
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Shot from the nursery
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Shot from the nursery
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Looked like the nursery guards room
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The newly constructed view point. An awesome place to spend time.
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Up above the mountain so high.
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A real estate view
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Remains of an old heritage
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Tipu's Drop - the famous place from where Tippu Sultan threw his condemned prisoners to death

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Misty morning walk in the woods

No other voice other than the birds. You will forget the world for sometime.
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I was excited when heard about the plan on the group photo walk. There is a large number of people who are really interested for it and I was excited to meet the people of similar interest. And last Saturday I joined the team for the Nandi Hills Photo Walk. Started at 4:30 AM and reached the destination by 6:00 AM.

There was a large crowd to visit the place. To get the tickets for the team, it took half and hour. Such a long queue.

Everyone was equipped with their favorite gadgets and trekked up the hill for the exciting journey of that day. People who were interested in the Landscape photography went to the view points on the top. I joined the bird lovers and followed their trail.

Through the lush green forrest we trekked up hill, listening to the sweet voice of the birds around, trying to trace them and capture their existence.

The climate was fantastic. With the misty clouds around, the violent chilled wind basing on to us, the serenity on the path and greenery that we wondered upon. What a feeling it was. Really wanted to have another photo walk with the team.

The mist at the heights.
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The wind drove the mist from the distance towards us. Such a chilled climate it was.
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The misty clouds passing through the midst of the trees around. The beauty of the nature
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The narrow passages covered with greenery. The shade it provided - precious
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Not the smoke from a forrest fire. Its the lush cold mist all around
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The stone ways towards the summer house had the plants on them.
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Stones pathways are the guide when you trek up the hill. There are paths to the left and to the right. Take it if you dare to go forward. But these areas can be the good view points for the bird photographers.
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Enjoyed each and every moment of the climb. Stopped at places in search for a good click.
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The flame shaped flowers. Pics from the nursery.
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This place looked like a nature protected area. Trees pampered this small place like a baby.
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Walk toward the gate and escape into the wild.
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Perfect meeting point for several other photographers. 
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The rain just came and left this area. 
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Some decided to build their home on this tree.
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The texture of nature.
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Looked like a volcano to me and so clicked it.
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Did not have a macro lens. Next time I will have one.
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The leaves that reached the earth, nourishing it with the color and themselves.
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Coming soon...
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The Tree House Shade

It is a fantastic place. More close and in unity with the nature...Spend almost an hour at this place...