Drive To Nandi Hills - Tips For a New Driver

[anshuman8]

Taking cue from kirubasuthan, I drove my new Nano twice to Nandi Hills this month. I followed the suggestions/tips given in this thread sincerely (always giving way for fast moving vehicles, honking around the bends, driving in 1st and 2nd gear while going up, and driving in 2nd and 3rd gears while coming down).

The drive gave me immense confidence to drive the car. Only after driving on the sharp bends I got confidence to take the car into and out of a cellar parking in a mall.

Additionally, this drive gave me first opportunity to drive the car on long stretches without the city traffic.

Good to know Nano can effortlessly pull upto Nandi Hills as it is quite steep

 

[amit1km]

Good to know Nano can effortlessly pull upto Nandi Hills as it is quite steep

People have done Ooty with nano that to famous 36 hair pin curve. Don't know whether engine got too heat or not. Somewhere I was reading with nano he did total 4000 round trip within a 10 days.

 

[Nebu Abraham]

PLanning for a trip to Nandi Hills from Bangalore next month, my car is Alto K10.
Will Alto K10 be able to climd Nandi hills, if yes, what all should be kept in mind

Looking forward for your advice.

Hey All, if i travel in my Alto K10, will it be ok as Nandi hills is at a good height.

 

[Rahul401]

Hey All, if i travel in my Alto K10, will it be ok as Nandi hills is at a good height.

Alto k10 will easily climb Nandi hills. While coming downhill, keep your car on 2nd or 3rd gear. Don't brake too much while coming downhill. If you think you need to brake frequently while coming downhill, downshift the gear to be in more control. Don't overtake on blind turns. Have a safe trip.

 

[GrandRk]

Hey All, if i travel in my Alto K10, will it be ok as Nandi hills is at a good height.

Don't worry. In today's life almost all cars can do hills. Just remember to downshift before you loose power. Do not hesitate to put your car in 1st cog when necessary.