Tumkur is situated 70km north-west of Bangalore. The seat of
administration of Tumkur district in Karnataka was founded by Kante
Arasu of Mysore Royal family. This place is famous for its oils,
vegetables, tobacco, chillies and coconut markets. It is the
commercial and business center of the district. With two engineering
and medical colleges, Tumkur has become a center for education as
well.
Places of Interest:
Yediyur:
Home of the famous Veerashaiva Saint- Totada Shivalinga, it has a
famous temple of Sadhalingeshwara.
Kunigal Farm :
The oldest stud farm is found here.
Pavagada Fort :
The Hill Fort built in 1405 by a Vijayanagar chieftain was the
scene of fierce battle between the English and Tipu Sultan.
Madhugiri :
This prosperous town is known for its pomegranates and has one of
the finest Hill Forts built by the Vijayanagar Kings. Also to be
seen are Jain Basadis and temples.
Marconahalli :
Has a Reservoir built across Shimsha river. Boating is available
here.
Devarayana Durga
A hill station
Sinhadham :
A Lion Safari Park on Shimoga-Sagar Road.
Accessibility:
Tumkur is very well connected by rail, air and road route.
Bangalore airport is the nearest. You can take Bangalore-Airiskere
Line to get down at Tumkur Railway Station. National Highway 4
passes through Tumkur.
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