All about Belagavi (or Belgaum)
Belagavi is a beautiful city situated in Karnataka. It is one of the greenest cities in the state. Popularly known by the name, Belgaum, the city boasts of fertile land. Thus, agriculture is the main occupation of people living in the city. Fishing is also one of the main means of livelihoods in Belgaum. Besides, the area is rich in certain minerals. Thus, the mining industry is strong in the city. All these contribute to the economy of Belagavi. The city also encompasses some interesting tourist spots that attract tourists from different parts of the country.
Things Belagavi is best known for
- Top government bodies: KLE Deemed University, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College and K.L.E. Society’s Raja Lakhamagouda Science Institute.
- Heritage monuments: Jamboti Hills and Falls, Belgaum Fort, Gokak Falls, Vajrapoha Falls, Hidkal Dam, Kittur Fort, Parasgad Fort and Sural Falls.
- Religious sites: Yellamma temple, Military Mahadev temple, Shri Ramkrishna Mission Ashram, Kapileshwar temple, Mary’s Church, Shri Mallikarjuna temple, Sri Mauli Devi temple, Navila Tirth and Shri Hari Mandir.
- Shopping hubs: Nucleus Mall, C-Square Mall, Elite Complex, Pithaji Complex and Rajendra Complex.
- Parks and Gardens: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Garden, Attiveri Bird Sanctuary, Sharquat Park, Hulmes Park and Congress Well Park.
Airport address: Bagalkot-Belgaum Road, Sambra, Karnataka - 591124
IATA code: IXG
Belgaum Airport was constructed way back in 1942. It is one of the oldest airports in Karnataka. The airport connects the city to various parts of India. You can catch flights to various domestic locations including Hyderabad, Pune, Indore, Ahmedabad, Mysore, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Nashik and Surat from the Belgaum Airport.