Dear Local Guides! 
Just before heading to Connect Live 2025, we kicked off our adventure with a refreshing getaway to Nandi Hills, near Bengaluru! 
What started as a simple plan to catch the sunrise turned into a beautiful blend of rain, clouds, friendship, and pure fun. 
We reached Bengaluru a day before Connect Live 2025. From the airport, our privately booked bus (thanks to @RosyKohli for coordination and booking of beautiful bus named “Chikki”) took us straight to the serene Nandi Hills 
The journey itself was full of joy — we sang songs, played Antakshari, danced, and laughed non-stop! 
Cool breeze, slight drizzle, and scenic roads made it the perfect prelude to our hill adventure. 
By evening, we checked into Mayura Pine Top Resort (Nehru Nilaya) 
— our home for the night.
After getting fresh, we headed to attend the Adiyogi Meetup organized by Naresh Bhai 
It was such a soulful experience — peaceful, calm, and energizing. 
While returning, we decided to trek back to the resort — and that’s when the magic began!
It started raining midway, and with only a few light poles guiding us, it felt like a thrilling night trek. 
Everyone helped each other climb the slippery path — a moment that truly showed the warmth and unity of our group. 
Later, we enjoyed warm food, laughter, and cozy vibes at the resort. 
Thanks to @AnshukMitra for the premium room bookings — comfortable, clean, and totally value for money! 
The next morning, we woke up early, ready for the much-awaited sunrise view 
But nature had other plans — light rain continued, and we found ourselves literally inside the clouds!
It was surreal — mist touching our faces, fresh air, and that peaceful silence all around. 
We relished hot idli, vada, dosa, Maggi, coffee, and tea for breakfast while soaking in the view 
Later, we explored the viewpoints, clicked countless group photos, and even visited the temple on the hill 
Though the sunrise played hide-and-seek, the joy, togetherness, and the cloudy charm made it one of our most memorable meetups ever! 
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined my Sunrise Hike at Nandi Hills Meetup and specially to @NareshDarji for planning the trip — each of you made it truly special!
Lots of love and thanks to all attendee LG family members for support, love, and creating life long memories. 
@PrasadVR @Premalpatel @Tejal @VikramSingh_Valera @MayuriKubal @Shrut19 @Dr.KushShah @PrinceKumar @Globe_trotter_Ish @Arati @Kumaarsantosh @Sagarkanherkar @Gurukrishnapriya @SayliWalve @The_Shreeish and Ashish.
Rain or shine, clouds or climb — we Local Guides always find joy in the journey!
#ConnectLive2025 #LocalGuidesIndia #NandiHillsMeetup #MeetUpRecap #GoogleLocalGuides
Indeed the trip was magical and the night trek in heavy rains was unforgettable 
The fun we had in the bus, the dumb charades that we played made this trip truly memorable. Indeed LG family is close to heart 
