Kolar Kotilengeshwara is situated 75 km east of Bangalore. It has the Kotilengeshwara Shiva Temple situated 6 km from Kolar Gold Fields, that has the worlds tallest Linga(108ft) that attracts a large number of tourists and devotees from all around the world.
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Kolar Gold Fields, or KGF, in Karnataka is a small gold mining town for over a century. Currently defunct, the mines are considered as the second deepest gold mines in the world. Today, KGF is a serene settlement with several attractions for the mining enthusiast, the religiously or historically inclined and the simply curious. The well-planned city, old but beautifully maintained Raj-era structures and salubrious climate of Kolar invites travellers to explore this forgotten nugget of time.
It is located in the Kolar District of Karnataka, close to the city of Bangalore, with its headquarters in Robertsonpet. Due to low level of gold production and increasing costs of operation it was closed down in 2003.
- Weather: 28°C, Wind N at 6 km/h, 58% Humidity
- District: Kolar district
- Population: 1.64 lakhs (2011)
- Township in Karnataka
Distances: Kolar Gold Fields or KGF is located in Bangarpet Taluk of Kolar district in Karnataka state. Kolar Gold Fields is located at a distance of 30 Km from Kolar and 100 Km from Bangalore, the capital of Karnataka.
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KGF was often referred to as ‘Little England’ by its British residents due to its pleasant weather and charming landscape. Throughout the city beautifully constructed British bungalows, aesthetically laid out streets and well-preserved structures are seen.
Places of Attractions in and around Kolar Gold Fields & Activities:
- Putting on the superb 1885 golf course established for British employees of the gold mines.
- Visit the Kotilingeshwara Temple at Kammasandra. This is a huge tourist attraction for people from all over South India. Its massive Shivling and accompanying Nandi Bull, along with numerous smaller Shivlings, are much revered by locals and are something of a phenomenon for outsiders.
- Kotilingeshwara at Kammasandra: A huge statue of Shiva Linga and Nandi along with around 86 lakh shivalingas have been installed at Kotilingeshwara.
- Avani: Avani is famous for the Sita temple situated on a hill. This temple is one of the few temples dedicated to Sitadevi in India
- Bangaru Tirupati: The ancient temple dedicated to Lord Venkateshwara.
- Local Transport: Auto-rickshaws are the easiest and most affordable way of getting around town. You could also hire a car, or risk one of the state-run or private buses for a more adventurous ride.
- Be careful: Do not venture alone into any abandoned mine or mine shaft. Stay clear of tailing ponds—even though the water looks green and inviting, it is full of cyanide and potentially harmful.
Distance of Kolar Gold Fields (KGF)
Kolar: 30 Km
Bangalore: 100 Km
Mulbagal: 36 Km
Bethamangala: 15 Km
Chintamani: 65 Km
Malur: 46 Km
How to Reach Kolar Gold Fields
There are daily flights that connect you to Bangalore International Airport. From there, you will have to travel by road or rail. By road Kolar Gold Fields is surrounded by Robertson Pet, Kolar, Krishnagiri which are 0.44 km, 16.11 km, 28.38 km away respectively. These places are ideal spots for people to plan their short weekend break.
Where to stay in Kolar Gold Fields
There are no popular hotels available in Kolar Gold Fields.
How to get there:
Nearest Airport: Bangalore International Airport
Nearest Railhead: Kolar Gold Fields
Road: Kolar Gold Fields or KGF is well connected with road network.
Some Interesting facts about Kolar Gold Fields
* The town is situated on the Deccan Plateau of Central as well as South India, in the region of 3000 feet above sea level
* Kolar Gold Fields was the 2nd town in Asia to get electricity after Tokyo, Japan, from Shivanasamudra Hydo electric project in Mandya District.
* Longest passenger rail of the world is "Swarna Express" run from Kolar Gold Fields to Bangalore.
* National Institute of Miners Health had its head office in Kolar Gold Fields
* Silicosis, a type of pneumoconiosis resulted by inhalation of crystalline silica dirt, was first discovered in KGF
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