Belgaum

Understand

Belgaum got its name from Venugrama, meaning "bamboo village". The most ancient place in Belgaum district is Halsi, once the capital of a dynasty of nine Kadamba kings. In 1776 the city was overrun by Hyder Ali of Mysore, but was retaken by the Peshwa with British assistance. In 1818 it was handed over to the British East India Company, and made district of Sangli state.

See

Belgaum is famous for its temples and the religious-minded traveler could find a number of temples here, the main ones being Kamal Basti (in Belgaum Fort) Kapileshwar temple, Shani temple and the Maruti Temple. thumb|Belgaum Fort The Masjid-Sata mosque, which dates back to the 16th century AD, the Mahadeva temple with its beautiful gardens, the St. Mary's Church of England, St. Xavier's Church, Catholic Cathedral and St. Anthony's Church, all lie within the lush green environs of the Cantonment.

Do

Trekking around Jamboti and Amboli ghats. White water Rafting on the Kali Nadi at Dandeli. Paragliding activities around Belgaum (NCC).

Eat

The cuisine has a mixed flavour of central (Marathi)and north Indian flavours. This would be the place to try Chats and other Maharashtrian delicacies in Karnataka. Solkadi, a drink made from Kokam fruits, is also a Goan import goes well with fish. Belgaum's famous sweet, Kunda, is available in all major sweet shops.

Ajanta cafe is excellent for its Puri Bhaaji, Dosas and Spl Chai. Among the favourite joints for ice cream is Natural Ice Cream of Juhu Scheme. It has its outlet at Nehru Nagar near KLE medical in Belgaum. If you are a tea lover then you should visit Appolo Tea Bar near central Bus Stand. The veg-patty and the cream rolls are amazing here. Belgaum special sweet, e.g. at Kalyani Sweets in Camp. Pav Bhaji from Shetty Snacks and chat center in front of Aditya Arcade near Ramdev Hotel. Dhabeli from Sharma hotel on Kirloskar Road. Veg Crispi and Gombu Chicken from Hotel Sun N Sand Club Road Hotel Golden Grill near Kolhapur Circle is good for its flavour.

Sleep

Alurkar Resorts: This is an agrotourism resort on Ajra-Amboli Road, near Bugte Alur village. Hotel Aadarsh Palace, opposite Lingraju College Hotel Eefa Hotel Sai Sangam International in Nehru Nagar Nature And I : eco/home stay 10 km from Belgaum. Pai Resort : Pai Resort is at 3 km from Belgaum and 8 km from airport. Sankam Residency: The hotel is 7 km from Belgaum. Sanman Deluxe: Hotel Sanman Deluxe is a business hotel at 1.5 km from Belgaum and 15 km from airport.

Go next

Gokak Falls: Gokak Falls is a waterfall known for its beauty. It is at a distance of 60 km from Belgaum and 10 km from Gokak town. Located right on the main road is a celebrated tourist centre in the district. This falls has a height of about . The river Ghataprapha after winding a course of a long route takes a leap of 52 m, over a rocky bed 52 m down. The falls is famous for its spread and shape. The dull roar of the falls can be heard much before you reach it. The falls are horse-shoe shaped at the crest, with a flood width of 177 m. June to September is the best season to visit. Electricity was generated here for the first time in the country in 1887. This generating station can be reached on the rope way.

Godachinmalki Falls:16 km from Gokak, it is at a fine spot the first jump from a height of about 25 metres and flows into a rocky valley and after a short distance from here it takes a second jump at a height of about 18 meters.

Jamboti :Jamboti is 20 km south-west of Belgaum. Jamboti is a popular tourist spot with its evergreen hilltop forests. Mandovi River, the longest river in Goa has its origin in the Jamboti hills.

Kittur: Kittur is 44 km from Belgaum. Kittur is a place of historical significance. Rani Channamma of Kittur is known for her resistance to British rule. A ruined fort, formerly the residence of the chief of Kittur can be found here.

Navilutirtha (Saundatti): 80 km from Belgaum, a low valley in between the 2 hills, in a…