Ramanagara — Travel Guide
Ramanagara is a town and a city municipal council in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is also the headquarters of Ramanagara district. The town was known as Shamserabad at the ruling time of Tippu Sultan. It was then called Closepet, after Sir Barry Close (1756–1813) in pre-Independence times. This name is retained in geology. Ramanagaram is surrounded by the seven majestic hills Shivaramagiri, Somagiri, Krishnagiri, and Yatirajagiri, Revanna Siddeshwara, Sidilakallu and Jala Siddeshwara. Because of the city's rich harvest of silk, it is also often called the Silk City. Mysore silk saris that are famous all across the globe are weaved using the silk from Ramanagaram.
October to February are the best months to visit Ramanagara.
By Air
Bangalore International Airport is the nearest airport to Ramanagara.
By Train
Ramanagara has its own railway station but it is not connected with major cities.
Shopping in Ramanagara 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 Ramanagara to find the most famous of its offerings. Buy souvenirs and other gifts for yourself and your friends and families – after all shopping in
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