Tumkur or Tumakuru is a district in Karnataka State.
By Road: It is 69 km from Bangalore. Tumkur is connected by National Highway 48 from Belagavi, Dharwad, Hubbali, and Davangere . There is another National Highway 73 from Mangalore via Belthangady, Ujire, Charmadi, Kottigehara, Banakal, Mudigere, Belur, Halebidu, Javagal, Banavara, Arasikere and Tiptur. There are Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation Buses (KSRTC) buses from many other districts to Tumkur. There are many Karnataka state highways (SH) roads which connect district to neighbouring districts of Karnataka (Karunadu) state.
By Rail: Tumkur district is connected by railway line to Bangalore and Hubli. Tumkur, Tiptur and Gubbi are important railway stations of the district.
By KSRTC buses or hired private taxi.
Visit Solar Park which has area of 13000 acres covered with solar panels generating around 600 Megawatt of electric power. This solar park is situated at Pavagada taluk of Tumakuru district. Madugiri Fort which is at top of steep hill at Madhugiri town in the district. Madhugiri is about 100 Kilometre from Bengaluru.
Tender Coconut water. There are plenty of Coconut trees in Tumkur district.
There are decent lodges to sleep at Tumkur and Tiptur.
Primary administrative division