<p>Several trekkers had slipped to death while many chose the place to end their lives here. Now, a retaining wall of the iron railings is built at a cost of Rs 50 lakh to provide safety for the tourists. <br /><br />The Horticulture Department, in association with the Suvarna Karnataka Udyanavanagala Pratishtana, has constructed the retaining wall, for a length of 450 metres from Mayura Hotel to Tipu Drop. The adventurous trekkers may be disappointed a little to know that none will be allowed to venture near the edge of the dangerous cliffs. But, they can stop by the five-foot retaining wall and click snaps. <br /><br />An officer at the Horticulture Department said that some trekkers and photographers had objected to construction of the retaining wall as it would spoil the beauty. But, it was necessary in view of the safety and hence, the Government immediately approved the project, which was executed without much delay, he added. <br /><br />Nandi Hills Special Officer Mahantesh Murugodu told Deccan Herald that the chances of survival is bleak if somebody falls from atop the Hills accidentally. <br /><br />“To save lives, it was necessary to take precautions, despite the objections that the risky spots are out of reach for the ambitious trekkers.”<br /><br />The tourists and the photographers, excited to see the beauty of the Nature, would be <br />seen capturing the fleeting moments by climbing on the railings. <br /><br />S Aravind, an amateur photographer, said: “We earlier used to photograph the birds, sunrise and sunset by standing on the edge of the cliffs. Now, the railings prevent us from capturing those rare sights.”<br /><br />However, the iron railings has not dampened the spirit of the tourists as the increasing number of footfalls over the weekend indicates. Couples and families from Bangalore, Mysore and other places, said vendors of snacks and soft drinks.</p>
<p>Several trekkers had slipped to death while many chose the place to end their lives here. Now, a retaining wall of the iron railings is built at a cost of Rs 50 lakh to provide safety for the tourists. <br /><br />The Horticulture Department, in association with the Suvarna Karnataka Udyanavanagala Pratishtana, has constructed the retaining wall, for a length of 450 metres from Mayura Hotel to Tipu Drop. The adventurous trekkers may be disappointed a little to know that none will be allowed to venture near the edge of the dangerous cliffs. But, they can stop by the five-foot retaining wall and click snaps. <br /><br />An officer at the Horticulture Department said that some trekkers and photographers had objected to construction of the retaining wall as it would spoil the beauty. But, it was necessary in view of the safety and hence, the Government immediately approved the project, which was executed without much delay, he added. <br /><br />Nandi Hills Special Officer Mahantesh Murugodu told Deccan Herald that the chances of survival is bleak if somebody falls from atop the Hills accidentally. <br /><br />“To save lives, it was necessary to take precautions, despite the objections that the risky spots are out of reach for the ambitious trekkers.”<br /><br />The tourists and the photographers, excited to see the beauty of the Nature, would be <br />seen capturing the fleeting moments by climbing on the railings. <br /><br />S Aravind, an amateur photographer, said: “We earlier used to photograph the birds, sunrise and sunset by standing on the edge of the cliffs. Now, the railings prevent us from capturing those rare sights.”<br /><br />However, the iron railings has not dampened the spirit of the tourists as the increasing number of footfalls over the weekend indicates. Couples and families from Bangalore, Mysore and other places, said vendors of snacks and soft drinks.</p>
