When Baba's car stopped outside Aiyangar's house at 66, 3rd Cross Road, in Shankarapuram, no one in the family came out. Baba had covered his head with a shawl and tied his hair back to avoid being recognized during the journey, and Lakshmi, who was watching from a distance, failed to recognize him. Lakshmi and the rest of the family were overjoyed when they found out that Baba was in the car. Lakshmi hastened to arrange a room for him upstairs, and the outside verandah was cleared of furniture for the mandali's use. In the meantime, Baba played with Aiyangar's three grandchildren, who stayed by his side until late that night. Although quite innocent, the children made it impossible for Baba to take the rest he desired, sticking to him like little leeches. Baba had a painful toothache also. Baba retired after having a meal with Kaka in his room.
Early the next morning, Baba was driven around Bangalore for a brief excursion and went past the Tata Science Institute. After going to the market and purchasing the necessary food, Baba and the mandali left by bus at 9:45 A.M. for Nandi Hill. They occupied reserved seats at the back of the bus, but the other passengers kept staring at Baba during the entire ride. The passengers were fascinated by Baba's gestures as he communicated with Aiyangar, Gustadji, Kaka, Chanji and Jalbhai. The bus was old and quite run-down. Enduring the rough and bumpy ride, they reached Sultanpet at 11:30 A.M. Nandi Hill and its 2,000 steps to the top began from there. Twenty coolies were hired to carry the numerous bundles to the top as Baba and the mandali climbed the great stone staircase. Aiyangar, however, was ordered to be carried in a lift-chair.
As soon as they arrived where they were to stay, Baba went for a walk with Aiyangar. Baba's quick movements and agility climbing the hill quite surprised Aiyangar, who said, "Baba is so quick with his steps; he runs like a boy!"
After lunch, Baba went out again with Aiyangar and was joined by the mandali. As they were walking on the path, a poor man and his wife approached from the opposite direction. They were Harijans who quickly stepped off the path to wait humbly for Baba and his men to pass. They were afraid to touch anyone, as Untouchability was a serious issue at this time in India and the downtrodden Harijans were often tormented and harassed.