Kolar

Kolar


Kolar district is located in the state of Karnataka and is about 68 kilometres from Bangalore. Kollara is the capital of the district, which is also popular for its gold mining activities and its ancient history. The remains of the ancient fort that surrounded the city of Kolar are still there along with several popular ancient temples. Kolar is located in the eastern part of Karnataka and acts as an intersection between the states of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. It is said to be the only location in India where gold mines are available. Kolar has a rich historical heritage as the central hub of dynasties such as Gangas, Cholas, Hoysalas and Vijaynagar Empire.



The ancient temple, churches, mosques and monuments, built here, belong to the ancient British period and are still here in good condition. Some of the most popular ancient temples located here are Someswara temple and Kolaramma temple. The eastern boundary of Kolar is formed by the Ammerallikere tank while the northern boundary is formed by the Kodikannur tank, which is the major source of water for the region of Kolar. Compared to the other regions the town has very less ancient temples lef



Best Time To Visit


The best time to visit October to March.

How To Reach


BY FLIGHT

There are no regular flights from other major cities of the country to Kolar. Nearest airport is Hindustan Airport.

Kolar - 57 km away

BY TRAIN

Kolar is well connected to other major cities of the country via regular trains.

Shopping


Shopping in Kolar is an absolute delight. After a day of some fine sightseeing and other activities, it’s but natural to indulge in a little bit of shopping. Explore the shops and the markets of Kolar to find the most famous of its offerings. Buy souvenirs and other gifts for yourself and your friends and families – after all shopping in Kolar means splurging a little bit! Shopping in Kolar is the most important activities among the tourists



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