Road trips India.. Nandi Hills . One bright Autumn morning
Most of our trips are either planned well in advance or impromptu. After losing Arvind's father, Arvind and I tried to recreate many of the wonderful trips we had with him. Nandi Hills was one such destination. When we traveled with him, he seemed aware of every overhanging rock, the number of hairpin bends on the road, the types of Mysore fig trees, and the ability to pose at Tipu's drop. From the archives.. the year is unknown. Appa returns from the edge of Tipu's drop. We began early at 0545 hours and drove through the eucalyptus-lined roads, breathing the clean eucalyptus air. Catching a glimpse of Nandi Hills surrounded by misty clouds was breathtaking. The streets were quite good through a single carriageway, very picturesque and incredibly romantic in the early morning sun. We had hoped to catch the morning sunrise from the mountain. The charming morning views. At Nandi Hills parking, we were delighted to discover no cars were allowed, and no plasti...