Nandi Hills, also known as Nandi Durga, is arguably the most popular weekend destination for the urban crowd of Bengaluru. Several rivers, including North Palar, South Pennar, Chitravathi, Arkavathi, and Papaghni, originate from Nandi Hills. It has been under the control of the Paleyagars of Chikkaballapura, Tipu Sultan, the Marathas, and, ultimately, the British.