Kolar Tourism, Ancient Temple, History, Milk City, Karnataka |Pravase

History, Best Places to Visit and Travel Guide of Kolar, Karnataka

Kolar, one of the important city and district of state of Karnataka is historical town, ruled by several popular dynasty from more than 1500 years. Kolar was the capital of several dynasty for hundreds of years. Kolar was also known as different name like Kolahala, Kuvalala, Kolala and Kolahalapura during different time. Details related to Kolar and surrounding region found in ancient text along with significance of place. City is very popular for its Milk & Silk production, gold mines and ancient temple like Someshwara Temple, Kolarama Temple, Kotilingeswar temple etc. Kolar and surrounding region was well known as Avantika – Kshetra due to several sacred sites.

Antara Gange or Anthargange is a mountain situated in the Shathashrunga mountain range called Shatasringa Parvata or 'Hundred-Peaked Mountain', located to the west of Kolar. Antaragange is major tourist and trekking destination near Bangalore which is also associated with the story of Parasurama and his fight with King Kartaviryarjuna over Surabhi, the divine cow. It is also known as "Dakshina Kashi Kshetra".

How to Reach Kolar, One of important city of Karnataka, India

As Kolar is one of the important historical city near Bangalore in Kolar district in state of Karnataka and home to several ancient temple. Thus, it is easily accessible via road, rail and air network. Kolar has major railway station from where you can get train to all major station of India. You can get government and private vehicle from nearby cities to reach here by road. You can reach here via air connectivity easily as Bangalore airport is at just 65 km from Kolar. City is located at just 66 km from Bangalore, 150 km from Vellore, 147 km from Hogenakkal waterfalls and 32 km from Kolar Gold Fields

Taluka / Tehsil: Kolar, District: Kolar, State: karnataka, Country: india.

Religious Importance: Hindu