Tumkur

The People of Tumkur
Tumkur's people are known to be friendly and helpful to visitors and can converse in Kannada, the official language, as well as English to a lesser extent.

Naming the City
Tumkur is named after "Tumbe Ooru", an indigenous flower variety belonging to the region.

Tumkur Festivities
Ganesh Chaturthi and Pongal are the main festivals, which are grandly celebrated in the area.
The former marks the birth of a Hindu deity referred to as Ganesh, while the latter is a harvest festival. These festivals occur in August or September and January, respectively. Both festivals are of Hindu origin, thereby highlighting the influence of Hinduism on Tumkur's culture.

A Flavourful Visit
Tumkur's cuisine ranges from tasty street food to flavorful traditional meals, which include varieties to suit both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dietary preferences. Food in the city has notable influence from Maharashtrian and South-Indian cuisines, thereby producing unique mouth-watering delicacies.

South-Indian Twist
Due to its South-Indian characteristics, dishes such as dosas (of different varieties), idlis, and maddur vada, among others are widely appreciated. Besides, rice is a major component of an individual's diet in Tumkur and is used to create typical dishes. These include Kempannna or Mosaru (boiled rice and curd), Bisi Bele Bath (rice with vegetable curry), Avalakki (rice balls), Mosaranna, Chitranna and Puliyogare, among others.

Traditional Delicacies
Traditional foods also include cash crops such as ragi (millet) and ghee, without which a dish is considered to be incomplete. Recommended eateries where one may indulge in Tumkur's wholesome, delicious food include Swathi Delicacy, Vilasi Delight, Pavithra Hotel, and the Hut among others.

1. Swathi Delicacy
An eatery specializing in Asian cuisine, Swathi Delicacy particularly serves North-Indian and South-Indian varieties. It is an excellent option for refreshments required by travellers. 
Location: Bangalore-Mangalore highway, 4 kilometres From Yediyur, Bangalore, N.H. 48, Kunigal, Tumkur
Open Time: 6:30 AM to 10:30 PM.

2. The Hut
As suggested by its name, this restaurant is distinguished by its hut-like structure and fascinating ethnic decor. It is equally famous for its Chinese, North-Indian and South-Indian fused flavours.
Location: 2nd Cross, M. G. Road, Tumkur
Open Time: 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
                   6:00 PM to 10:30 PM

3. Vilasi Delight 
A joint that offers visitors mouth-watering, traditional refreshments while providing an unforgettable ambience. One is given the privilege of dining in a relaxing garden environment with scenic views, which is enhanced by the staff's excellent hospitality.
Location: MG Road, Behind Krishna Theatre, Tumkur
Open Time: 8:00 AM to 11:30 PM

4. Pavithra Hotel 
The perfect place to indulge in a South- Indian feast featuring dishes such as Idli and Dosa, among others. As a result, this eatery is often crowded and facilitates needs for a quick meal, by specializing in takeaway services.
Location: Near Karnataka Bank ATM, Kyathsandra, Tumkur.
Open Time: 7:30 AM to 10:00 PM.

The region of Tumkur can be traced back to as far as 400 AD under the control of the Ganga family up to 1025 AD. Tumkur came under the rule of the great Vijayanagara Empire from the 13th to 17th century, followed by the Wodeyars of Mysore, who were in power until independence. The Wodeyars of Mysore in 1916 established Tumkur as a town. Additionally, in 2010, it was incorporated into a city corporation alongside twenty-two neighbouring villages.

• Beware of common thieves and pickpockets in crowded areas.
• Make bookings in advance to avoid problems concerning accommodation.
• Create provisions for hygiene, including everyday items such as hand sanitizer.

Accomodation for visitors is scarce, so one must plan their visit in advance.

A visit to Tumkur is recommended to those interested in indusstrial development, traditional food and culture, the education sector and nature lovers.

Tumkur with overall pleasant climatic conditions has an average temperature of 24.4 °C. It has an annual 630 millimetre average of precipitation, which is mostly concentrated in the monsoon season from June to September. With its typical dry weather, Tumkur can be visited all year round although the period of November to March is recommended for those travellers who wish to be on the safe side.
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Tumkur is connected well by road and rail. The nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport (BLR), Bangalore, located at a distance of 66 kilometres from Tumkur. The railways connect to all the neighbouring cities. But not to any major stations. There are buses that go to all major cities in Karnataka. 
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The top places near to Tumkur are Bangalore which is 67 km from Tumkur, Nandi hills which is located 62 km from Tumkur, Savandurga which is located 51 km from Tumkur, Mysore which is located 127 km from Tumkur, Shivagange which is located 61 km from Tumkur