Places of Interest in
Karnataka
Kolar Travel Guide
Once the capital of Ganga Kings.
It has two ancient temples -
Kolaramma and
Someshwara.
Kolar is the haunt of rock climbers.
Chintamani :
Founded by a Maratha Chieftian. Now it is a busting industrial town specializing
in Gold, Silver and precious stones.
KGF :
The oldest and the deepest gold mines in the country, founded by the British.
Nandi Hills :
The summer retreat of Tippu Sultan, Nandi Hills was popular with the British
and favourite weekend spot for Bangaloreans.
Chikka Tirupati :
Famous for Vishnu temple, worshipped as Venkata Ramma Swamy in Malur Taluk.
Bethamangala :
It is a small town on the right bank of River Palar. Two old stones worshipped
dating back to 904 and 944 AD.
