Karnataka government bans private, personal vehicles at Nandi Hills
The Karnataka government has announced its decision to prohibit private and personal vehicles from entering Nandi Hills, a popular weekend destination located 60km from Bengaluru, known for its heavy traffic congestion. Instead, the government plans to introduce electric buses to transport tourists.
This initiative is part of the tourism department's strategy to transform Nandi Hills into a one-day tourism destination within the next 6-8 months. The goal is to eliminate vehicular traffic in the area, creating a safe and pleasant environment for travelers to appreciate the scenic beauty and historical significance of the location. Additionally, there will be an option for adventurous tourists to access Nandi Hills via a cable car.
Preliminary estimates suggest that the cost of a cable car ride may range from Rs 250-300 per person. Kapil Mohan, Additional Chief Secretary, stated, "We are developing Nandi Hills as a tourism destination for Bengalureans, along with the 9th-century Bhoga Nandishwara temple, featuring night lighting and a sound-and-light show. The development approach is ecologically sensitive, with a focus on heritage, archaeology, and adventure tourism."
To enhance safety in what is considered an accident-prone area, authorities had already imposed restrictions on motorcycles and four-wheelers entering the 2km stretch connecting the hills to the plains during New Year and other major holidays. To further ensure the well-being of visitors, the government plans to prohibit private vehicles from accessing Nandi Hills and provide a fleet of small electric buses for transportation from the foothills to the summit.
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Ahead of good Friday, SWR announces special train between Yesvantpur-Kannur via Mangaluru
Bengaluru: Ahead of the upcoming Good Friday festival weekend, the South Western Railway has announced a one-trip special train service between Yesvantpur Junction and Kannur via Mangaluru Junction.
According to an official released from the SWR, Train Number 06551 Yesvantpur–Kannur Express Special will depart Yesvantpur at 11.50 am on April 2 and is scheduled to arrive Kannur at 3.00 am on April 3.
In the return direction, Train Number 06552 Kannur–Yesvantpur Express Special will leave Kannur at 8.45 am on April 3 and reach Yesvantpur at 9.30 pm the same day.
The special train will halt at Kunigal, Channarayapatna, Hassan, Sakleshpura, Subrahmanya Road, Kabaka Puttur, Bantawala, Mangaluru Junction, Kasaragod, Kanhangad and Payyannur.
The train composition will have two AC two-tier coaches, six AC three-tier coaches, seven sleeper class coaches, four general second class coaches.
