Kolar is a district in Karnataka State.
Cities
Other destinations
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Skandagiri — an ancient mountain fortress 3 km from Chikballapur
Understand
Get in
By Bus: Kolar and other towns like Bangarapet, KGF are connected by road to the other parts of Karnataka state. Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) runs buses from state capital Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangalore to these towns.There are also buses from other places to Kolar district on daily basis.
By Railway: Indian Railways has connected towns of Kolar district by rail services. There are passenger train services from Bengaluru to Kolar, Bangarapet, Champion reef and Marikuppam.
Get around
See
Antara Gange near Kolar town. Kashi Vishweshwara Temple is here.Kolaramma Temple, Kotilingeshwara Temple, Budikote Temple near Bangarapet. Vittala Narayana Temple Mulbagal.
Do
Visit Kolar Gold Fields (KGF) now an abandoned gold mine. There are many small towns within KGF like Oorugam, Robertsonpet, Andersonpet and Champion reef. We can see cyanide mountain, Edgar Shaft, abandoned mining equipment, machinery at these places. Also there is National Institute of Rock Mechanics (NIRM) at Champion reef.
Eat
Vegetarian snacks and food.
Drink
Tea and Filter Coffee at roadside stalls.
Stay safe
Avoid traveling during night in the rural areas of the district. B.S.N.L mobile network is available.Public transport by KSRTC buses is comparatively safer.