Tipu's Drop Viewpoint

Tipu's Drop is a cliff-top viewpoint on the southwestern edge of Nandi Hills, about 60 km from Bengaluru in Chikkaballapur district, Karnataka. Located within the historic Nandi Hills Fort complex at about 1,478 meters elevation, it offers panoramic views of the surrounding plains and valleys. The viewpoint is named after Tipu Sultan and is known for its sheer vertical drop and sunrise views.

Visitors can expect a fenced cliff viewpoint at the edge of Nandi Hills Fort with expansive views over the plains, valleys and distant landscape. The area has paved pathways, safety railings and open viewing space. The setting is rocky and elevated with strong winds at the edge. Visitors can walk from the hilltop parking area, view the fort walls nearby, take photographs, and watch sunrise. The site is open-air with basic visitor amenities nearby.

Tipu's Drop is located on the southwestern bastion of Nandi Hills Fort. The fort's origins are attributed to the Ganga dynasty and it was later developed by subsequent rulers and fortified in the 18th century during the period of Tipu Sultan. The cliff is traditionally associated with Tipu Sultan's era, from which its name derives, and forms part of the hilltop fort heritage.

The viewpoint is part of the Nandi Hills cultural landscape that includes the Yoga Nandeeshwara Temple and other hilltop heritage structures, and is a well-known landmark in local folklore and tourism associated with Nandi Hills.