What is Belagavi famous for?
Surrounded by lush forests, rivers and mountains, Belgaum is breathtakingly beautiful and attracts tourists from all over the country and remote areas. Belgaum lies in the northern part of Karnataka in India and is officially called Belagavi. Located in the hills of the Western Ghats, the area is known for its beautiful scenery and enjoys a cool and pleasant climate all year round. Belgaum Castle, a large downtown building, was built in 1519. The fort features some centuries-old mosques and a Jain temple, Kamal Basati, with a statue, Neminantha, made of black stone. If you are an active nature lover some of the places you should not miss in Belgaum are the Jamboti-evergreen forest, Gokak Falls, Godchinamalaki Falls and Vajrapoha Falls. The Belgaum experience will be much better during November, December, and February.
Here are the best places in Belagavi
- Belgaum Fort: This fort is a famous tourist attraction because of its architecture-inspired by various art forms like Deccan, Chalukyan and Indo- Saracenic.
- Gokak Falls: Gokak falls are one of the most beautiful things to watch in Belagavi. The river falls from a height of 171 feet against the backdrop of sandstone cliffs and green mountains.
- Jamboti Hills & Falls: These hills are the origin of the Mandovi river. Being situated on the outskirts of Belagavi, these hills are extremely famous for their scenic and peaceful aura.
- Military Mahadeva Temple: Dedicated to Lord Shiva, this temple is maintained by the Indian Army of Southern Command.
- Rajhansgad Yellur Fort: This fort is an impressive symbol of historical reigns by famous rulers like Peshawas, Marathas and Bahamanis.
- Kamala Basti: Nestled in the Belgaum Fort, Kamala Basti is a famous religious site hosting the black stone idol of Neminatha.
- Ghataprabha Bird Sanctuary: This bird sanctuary is spread over a sprawling area of 29 sq. km. It hosts a temporary home to a number of migratory birds such as European White Stork and Demoiselle Crane.
- Malaprabha Dam: This dam in Belagavi supplies drinking water to nearby places. It is 40 meters wide and has four gates.
- Godachinmalki Falls: The course of Godachinmalki Falls is very intricate and equally spectacular. Nestled in a rugged valley, it is a popular tourist attraction in Belagavi.
- Navilutirtha: It is a scenic valley between two hills. Once upon a time, flocks of peacocks used to move around the pond. The place is very enchanting. It has a Naviluteertha Dam built in 1974 across Malaprabha river.
Airport Address- Belagavi Airport, Bagalkot-Belgaum Road, Sambra, Karnataka
IATA Code- IXG