Tumkur district is administration district in the state of Karnataka.  It is around 70 km Northwest of city of Bangalore along NH4. It has mainly an prominent land intersected by river valleys.  A range of hills increasing to close to 4,000 feet crosses it from North to South, forming the watershed between the systems of the Krishna and the Kaveri.  The principal streams are the Jayamangala and the Shimsha.  Tumkur has considerable mineral wealth including iron obtained in large quantities from the hillsides; and first rate building-stone is excavated.  The slopes of the Devarayanadurga hills are of thick forest.  Wildlife including leopards, bears, and wild boars have been noted here with tigers since 1950s.  The annual rainfall averages 39 inches. Amarashilpi Jakanachari, a renowned sculptor credited with constructing many fine temples for the Kalyani Chalukyas and Hoysalas, including the famous sculptures at Belur and Halebidu was born in a small village called Kaidala, 9 km from Tumkur.

Tumkur Tourism

Tourist places in Tumkur
Tumkur
Kote Anjeneya Swami Statue
Kaidhala Chenna keshava temple
Devarayana Durga
Namadha Chilume