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KOLAR: Once the
capital of Ganga kings. It has two ancient temples Kolaramma and
Someshwara. Kolar is the haunt of Rock climbers.
CHINTAMANI: Founded
by a Maratha Chieftain. Now it is a bustling industrial town
specialising in Gold, Silver and precious stones.
KOLAR GOLD FIELDS (KGF):
Was the oldest and the deepest gold mines in the country, founded by the
British. It was recently closed.
NANDI HILLS: The
summer retreat of Tippu Sultan, Nandi hills was popular with the British
and favourits week end spot for Bangaloreans.
CHIKKA TIRUPATI:
Famous for Vishnu Temple, worshipped as Venkata Ramana Swamy, situated
in Malur taluk.
BETHAMANGALA: It is
a small town on the right bank of River Palar. It has famous Anjenaya
Temple and Vijayaranga Swamy Temple.
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