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4 unusual facts about Nandi Hills


Barnabas Kinyor

Barnabas Agui Kinyor (born 3 August 1961 in Nandi Hills) is a retired Kenyan athlete who specialized in the 400 metres hurdles.

Nandi Hills, Kenya

The scenic area is known for its tea estates, and is home to many world-renowned athletes, including Kipchoge Keino, Wilson Kipketer, Janeth Jepkosgei, Augustine Choge, Wilfred Bungei, Henry Rono and Mike Boit.

When Koitalel was killed by British officer Richard Meinertzhagen,some believe, the ground turned red on the spot of his death.

Sri Jagadguru Chandrasekaranathaswamiji Institute of Technology

Complemented by the scenic view of Nandi Hills, SJCIT provides a good environment for studies as well as sports and other recreational activities.


Bhoga Nandeeshwara Temple

Bhoga Nandeeshwara Temple is a Hindu temple located in Nandi village, near Nandi Hills or Nandidurg , Chikkaballapur district, Karnataka, and is dedicated to the Lord Shiva.

Pied Thrush

Although rare, they are locally and seasonally seen regularly at certain locations in winter such as at Victoria Park in Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka, where a number of birds gather by the stream early in the morning or in some hills stations in southern India such as Nandi Hills and Yercaud.


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