Belagavi
A city in the state of Karnataka, Belagavi is commonly called Belgaum. The government has designated it the second capital, the first being Bengaluru. As a result, the Suvarna Vidhana Soudha, that is, a second state administrative building has been built here. The city is on the Prime Minister’s Smart cities list and will be transformed into a Green City in the First Phase itself.
Tourist attractions in Belagavi
The Belgaum Fort in the city of Belagavi features amazing architecture and some important temples as well as mosques. To escape in the midst of nature, one can visit the Gokak Falls that are surrounded by rolling hills. The oldest temple in Belagavi, the Military Mahadeva Temple is looked after by the Indian Army and is worth a visit. Some other popular spots include Rajhansgad Yellur Fort, Kamala Basti, Shri Hari Mandir and Hidkal Dam.
Things to do in Belagavi
A family picnic at Kote Kere will be fun and memorable. Tourists can enjoy speed boat and pedal boat rides on the lake. One can also take a toy train ride around the lake. The Asha Kiran Planetarium is a lesser-known tourist spot, but one that is worth a visit especially with children.
Airport in Belagavi
Known as Sambra Airport, it is approximately 10 km from the city of Belagavi. It is situated in Sambra. A new terminal has been added to the airport, which is equipped with top facilities that travellers can take advantage of. Travellers can book their tickets from Sambra Airport when travelling from Belagavi to Patna.
- Airport Address - Bagalkot-Belgaum Rd, Sambra, Karnataka 591124
- Airport IATA code - IXG