Youth climb wall to avoid paying entry fee at Nandi Hills, viral video sparks outrage

CHIKKABALLAPUR: A group of youths has sparked outrage after a video of them scaling a tall barrier to enter Nandi Hills without paying the Rs 20 entry fee went viral on social media.

No Civic Sense, No Fear of Death: Youths risk life to save money for entry tickets at Nandi Hills

Some people are born sick, some act sienck but such behaviour is nothing short of complete insanity. Risking one’s life by illegally climbing the steep walls of Nandi Hills just… pic.twitter.com/2jBxMDLs0p

— Karnataka Portfolio (@karnatakaportf) December 2, 2025

The incident occurred on Sunday when thousands of tourists were visiting the popular tourist destination. Instead of buying a ticket, the youths chose to take a shortcut, climbing over the barrier near the parking area to gain entry into the premises, reportedly to save Rs 20.

Risking Death to Save a Few Rupees: Youths Turn Nandi Hills Into a Playground of Reckless Stunts

In a shocking and irresponsible act, several youths were seen breaching security and risking their lives by climbing over the steep walls of Nandi Hills simply to save a small amount… pic.twitter.com/7tq0Obr8lg

— Karnataka Portfolio (@karnatakaportf) December 1, 2025

The video, which has been widely shared on social media, shows the youths taking risks to climb the tall barrier, putting their lives in danger. The reckless behavior has been widely condemned, with many calling out the youths for their actions. The incident has raised concerns about the safety and security of tourists visiting Nandi Hills, a famous hill station.