Wonderful place. Each visit has a different experience and weather. Remember to take jackets/sweaters with you and try to avoid Sundays as it's insanely crowded
We reached this place at 6am on bike & It was really awesome place to be there at that time. If you are in Bangalore must go early morning. This will be memorable visit.
Try n pack up some food n snacks from the base and come up, none of the places r worth it on top, staying at the Pinetop is a great idea, but do book in advance.
The view ofcourse is breathtaking and then the ancient marvels that remind one of the mughal and hinduarchitecture. Roads though are not maintained by the officials.