First Online: April 01,2005
Page Last Updated: December 21,2007

The town of Sidlaghatta (a.k.a. Shidlaghatta and Sidalghatta) is located in Kolar district of  Karnataka state , bordering the state of Andhra Pradesh. The local language, this consists of both Kannada and Telugu dialects. In addition, the population (about 120,000 in year 2005) includes a number of Gypsies who have settled in nearby villages, who bring their own language and traditions to the area.

Pictures of Sidlaghatta Town

© Vikas Kamat

On Way to Sidlaghatta

© Vikas Kamat

Silk Rearing in Sidlaghatta

See Also:

• The Town of Honavar
• Karavali Photo Album