Pavagada

Pavagada is a town located in Tumkur district of Karnataka at a distance of 150 Kms from Bangalore city. Historically it was part of Mysore kingdom. Though it is geographically connected to Chitradurga district inside state of Karnataka, it comes under Tumkur district. It is 150 km from state capital of Bangalore and Uttara Pinakini river flows in this Taluk. The town is famous for its fort located on the hill, Kote Anjaneya temple at the foothills and also the temple of Sri Shani Mahatma.

Pavagada is famous for the Kalika Temple. Pavagada Fort in the Pavagada town at first instance looks very forbearing and unyielding, overlooking the town, keeping a watchful eye on those who pass. The Fort, which was built by the Vijayanagara kings, stood witness to many a battle between rulers of various kingdoms, especially with Tipu Sultan and the British troops. High above the hillock, totally camouflaged, Pavagada Fort is quite clean and nice de