Tumakuru (formerly Tumkur) is the district headquarters of Tumakuru district , an industrial city located in the state of Karnataka. Since 28 August 2010, Tumakuru has been accorded the status of a City Corporation. It is situated at a distance of 70 kilometers northwest of Bengaluru, along National Highway NH4 and NH206. It is the headquarters of the Tumakuru district. Tumakuru plays host for India's first mega food park which is a project of the ministry of food processing. The India Food Park was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in September 2014.

A place in India, Tumkur is an interesting place to visit, given its unique culture, history and character. When planning a trip to Tumkur, make sure you visit its near-by prime city of Bangalore. So, ideally any vacation planner would recommend you to visit Bangalore for its bountiful attractions like Mullayanagiri, Baba Bundangiri, Sringeri Sharada Peetham on your trip to Tumkur. If you want to fly to the destination, you can choose the nearest major airport to take a flight. The nearest major airport is Kempegowda International Airport. Popular vacation packages of Tumkur are of 1-2 days.

Don't just take a trip, let the trip take you! Have a enjoyable time at Tumkur.