Kolar Gold Mines

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One of the major gold mines in India and the second deepest Gold mine in the world, Kolar Gold mines are sought after for two reasons. Firstly it generates wealth for the state by ejecting Gold and secondly its magnificence ensures massive tourists turnover in the state. Kolar mines are placed at a distance of 120 kms from the city of Bangalore. There is a very enticing parable attached to the emergence of these mines. It is believed that one day, while serving the 14 years exile in the dense forests of present day Avani village, about 10 miles from the gold fields, Lord Rama and his brother came upon Ravana's sister Surpanakha. The beast then proposed the two brothers to marry her. To ward her off Lakshman slashed her nose. To take vengeance, Ravana planned to abduct Sita and sent a golden deer to lure her. Sita got so enticed on seeing the deer that she sent Lord Rama and Lakshman to obtain it for her. Rama killed the deer but in the absence of the two, Ravana managed to kidnap Sita. It is believed that the place where the golden deer was killed, turned in to a Gold mine later. Kolar gold mines is a desirable site, however it was closed back in 2003 due to reducing deposits and hiking costs. One can only visit the famous gold mines of Karnataka after taking due permission from the secretary of Kolar Gold Mining Undertaking. So while you are in Bangalore do not miss on this enchanting excursion.