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BelgaumA heady eclectic cultural cocktail ofMaharashtrian, Goan, and Kannadatraditions, Belgaum lies far up inthe Western Ghats. The placeseamlessly blends the quietdignified grace of the Britishcantonment area with the pulsatingenergy of the old town inhabited bycotton and silk traders.
When in Belgaum, don’t forget tovisit the Belgaum Fort, Kamal Basti,St Estevam and Belagavi Fort.
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Immense natural beauty and pleasantclimate makes it one of the favourableplaces to visit. On a visit to this destination,adore the evergreen forests and spendsome peaceful time at the river bank.Belgaum (Belagavi), with its rich martialtraditions, has earned the sobriquet 'cradleof infantry'. A soothing climate, naturalendowments such as rivers, waterfalls,jungles and hills as well as scores ofcaptivating churches and temples make thisplace a treasure trove of tourist delights.Visitors with pious leanings may have theirfix of religious high at numerous spots suchas Maruti Temple, Kamal Basati (in Belgaum(Belagavi) Fort )Kapileshwar temple, St.Mary's Church of England, and St. Xavier'sChurch. Kamal Basati is a Jain Temple, whichis located within the Belgaum Fort. Around 7km from the city is the temple of KamalBasati, which is a Jain temple located withinthe walls of Belgaum fort. On the Pune-Bangalore National Highway is situated theShree Revan Siddeshwar Temple. In a hillcave, this temple is a must-visit. Those withhistoric tastes or a penchant for naturewould do well to head to explore theBelgaum (Belagavi) Fort and drink in the
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beauty of places like Anshi National Park,Vajrapoha and Gokak Falls, and hilly junglesof Jamboti. Belgaum Fort dates back to the1519 and is situated in the centre of the city.On a visit to this destination, do not forgetto savour the mouth-watering localdelicacies. A sweet made from milk knownas Kunda is a famous dessert and must berelished. Karadant and Ladagi laadu are theother two famous sweet dishes of theregion.
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What To
SEE5 Sights
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1 Yellamma Temple
Shamanewadi, Belgaon, Karnataka591214, India
2 Gokak falls
Belagavi, Belgaum district,Karnataka, 591306, India
Gokak Falls is located at a distance of about60 Km from Belgaum and just 10 km fromthe Gokak town. It is a major touristattraction and is famous for its majesticlandscapes. The fall has a height of about170 ft. The falls is a lookalike of Niagara Fallsand has many places surrounding it that atraveller can explore through trekking.
3 Belgaum Fort
Belgaum Fort Area, Belgaum,Karnataka 590016 India
Belgaum boasts of a fort within which thereare several historical and religiousmonuments. Strengthened by the Adil Shahidynasty, the fort has fine ramparts and issurrounded by a wide moat. The fort standsas a silent witness of grandeur of the kingsand the neglect at the hands of modernrulers.
4 Laxmi Temple
Degaon, Main District Belgaum
The ideal locale to admire the breathtakingarchitecture and sculptures, also pay heedto the exquisite floral motifs and animalpatterns adorning various corners of thetemple. It was built by the Kadamba queenKamladevi in the 12th century; whose clan isknown in history for their typical form ofarchitecture and temple construction.
5 Kalameshwar Temple
Shri Kalameshwar Temple andDistrict, Kangrali, Karnataka
Where To
Eat5 Places
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1 Grillers & More
3935 Club Road, Belgaum, India
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+91-831-249877
Grillers & More has enough to satisfythe foodie in you. The food is extraordinaryand delicious. The seating on the terracecalls for a relaxed meal. The Mughlai foodserved is spicy and appetising.
2 Sun & Sand
Club Road, Belgaum, India
+91-831-2466800
Sun & Sand has an admirable varietywith a bright and pleasant ambiance tosatisfy the foodie in you. The food isdelicious and very reasonably priced.
3 Kamat Lokaruchi
Ramanagar, Mysore BangaloreHighway, Belgaum, India
Kamat Lokaruchi serves excellent SouthIndian dishes. The coastal cuisine isdefinitely worth a try. Famous for itstraditional Mysorean food, the restaurant isinviting and spacious.
4 Hotel Panchvati Restaurant
5 Akshay Dhaba
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SeeA: Yellamma TempleB: Gokak fallsC: Belgaum FortD: Laxmi TempleE: Kalameshwar Temple
AccommodationF: Kallina Mane (home Stay)G: Manmandir DormitoryH: Hotel pavanI: Kallina Mane (home Stay)J: Manmandir DormitoryK: Hotel pavanL: Kallina Mane (home Stay)M: Manmandir DormitoryN: Hotel pavan
FoodO: Grillers & MoreP: Sun & SandQ: Kamat LokaruchiR: Hotel Panchvati RestaurantS: Akshay Dhaba