Hosur

Hosur (Tamil: ஒசூர் Ocūr, Kannada: ಹೊಸೂರು Hosūru) is an industrial town in Northern Tamil Nadu, on the bank of the River Ponnaiyar. It is considered the manufacturing twin of Bangalore (Bengaluru) due to its presence of major manufacturing industries, compared to Bangalore's presence of major IT industries.

Kempegowda International Airport (BLR ^IATA) is the closest active airport to Hosur.

• 12.71760677.8228391 Hosur  SWR . There are frequent passenger trains between Hosur and Bangalore.  (updated Mar 2026)

• K. Appavu Pillai Memorial Bus Terminus.  (updated Mar 2026)

Hosur is directly connected to Bangalore via Hosur Road (NH 44), and you have to cross the 12.77684277.7770832 Attibele Toll Plaza to travel between the two.

NH 44 extends further to Krishnagiri and eventually Kanyakumari.

Map of Hosur

• 12.72579477.8363821 Chandra Choodeswarar Temple (சந்திர சூடேசுவரர் கோயில் Cantira Cūṭecuvarar Kōyil). An ancient Shiva temple. The exact history of the temple is unknown. This is the only temple in Northern Tamil Nadu that uses a golden chariot for temple functions.  (updated Jun 2023)
• 12.68599777.8799562 Rajaji Memorial House. The birthplace of C. Rajagopalachari, fondly called "Rajaji".  (updated Mar 2026)

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