Kolar
town, the headquarters of this district was formerly
known as Kuvalala. Kolar was the first capital of
the Gannas, till about the 4th century A.D. In 1004
A.D. The Cholas annexed Kolar with their empire.
Later, Kolar came under the Vijayanagar expire,
before being taken over by the British in 168. In
1792, the British gave Kolar to Tipu Sultan.
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Placess to Visit
Kolaramma Temple
Attributed to Rajendra Chola, this Dravidian
structure has a well-carved door and numerous
inscription stones that belong to the Chola
period.
Kolar Betta
This hill also has a legendary name
Shata-Shata-Shringa Parvata (the hundred peaked
mountain). This hill has an extensive plateau on
the top.
The Makbara
The tomb of Fateh Muhammed, the father of Hyder
Ali.
Placess
Around
Gulur
(108 Km)
It has an enchanting temple dedicated to Lord
Ganesha, the elephant-headed god. This temple has
no permanent deity.
Kolar Gold Fields (45 Km)
The gold mines here have the deepest mine pits in
the world. The champion reef gold mine is at a
depth of 9,959 ft. A double decker elevator
carries the visitors deep down where gold-bearing
quartz can be seen.
Nandi Hills (93 Km)
Nandi Hills, at 1,478 metres above sea level, has
been a witness to many battles over the centuries.
Today, it is a health and pleasure resort. Nandi
Hills was once the summer resort of Tipu Sultan.
The charming landscape is graced by two 1000 year
old Shiva temples, one at the base and the other
at the top of the hills. Here, where four rivers
find their source, one can discover long peaceful
walks around ancient brooding temples.
How to get there
Kolar is well connected by rail and road with
almost all the important towns and cities in the
state. The nearest airport is at Bangalore.
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