Overview
Kolar Gold Fields was one of the world's deepest gold mines for over a century, and the town that grew around it still carries that history — colonial headframes, mining-era streets, churches and clubs built for a workforce that's long since moved on. It's a quieter, stranger side of Karnataka's colonial past than the usual heritage circuit covers.
Highlights
- Kolar Gold Fields mining history and colonial headframes
- Anglo-Indian heritage buildings and colonial landmarks
- Stories from the mining era, told on the ground where they happened
- Optional stop at a private countryside farm
What's included
- Private guide and vehicle for the day
- Flexible itinerary
- Refreshments and light snacks
- Optional farm visit, if you'd like to extend the day
Good to Know
- KGF was known as "Little England" by its British residents, for its colonial bungalows, churches, and clubs
- The mines reached over 3 km underground at Champion Reef — among the deepest gold mines in the world — and operated for over a century before closing in 2001
- KGF was one of the first towns in Asia to have electricity, in 1902
- Landmarks along the route include St. Michael's Church and one of India's oldest golf clubs, established in 1885