Why visit Belagavi
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 40 parks and trails, 49 places to eat, 26 places to stay and 11 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Anuvartik Mirji Bharatesh Institute of Technology, Visvesvaraya Technological University and Belgaum Fort.
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About Belagavi
Belgaum (Kannada ISO: Beḷagāvi, IPA: [beɭɐɡaːʋi]; Marathi ISO: Beḷagāṃva, IPA: [beɭɡaːũ]), officially known as Belagavi (also Belgaon), is a city in the Indian state of Karnataka located near its northern western border in the Western Ghats. It is the administrative headquarters of the eponymous Belagavi division and Belagavi district. The Government of Karnataka has proposed making Belgaum the second capital of Karnataka alongside Bangalore, hence a second state administrative building Suvarna Vidhana Soudha was inaugurated on 11 October 2012.
From the Wikipedia article Belgaum (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Belagavi on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do11
Anuvartik Mirji Bharatesh Institute of Technology
School · 7.9 km
Engineering college in Belgaum, Karnataka, India
Visvesvaraya Technological University
School · 9.3 km
State public university in Belagavi, Karnataka, India
Museums and landmarks4
Parks, trails and playgrounds40
28 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes49
US Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza, Italian, Chicken, American, Ice Cream · 1.5 km
Belgaum - Panaji Highway, Belgaum
Mo-Su 10:00-22:00
Sharma Sweets and Restaurant
Restaurant · Fast Food · 0.9 km
1762 Kirloskar Road, Belgaum
Mo-Su 09:00-22:00
kettle perk
Cafe · Sizzlers, Italian, Chinese, Shwarma, Apitizer · 1.4 km
shop no;1 Albert Ekka Road, belgaum
37 more on the map.
History
Belgaum was founded in late 12th century AD by the Ratta dynasty, who shifted from nearby Saundatti. A Ratta official named Bichiraja built Kamal Basadi, a Jain temple, dedicated to Neminatha in 1204, which came to be called Kamalabasti. Pillars found inside Belgaum fort have Kannada inscriptions in Nagari scripts, one from 1199 by Ratta King Kartaveerya IV. The city's original name was Venugram, a Sanskrit word which means "village of bamboo". Alternatively, it is referred to as Venugram in early Indian texts, which means "city of bamboo".
Belgaum became a part of the Yadava dynasty kingdom (Seuna) in early 13th century. An inscription from 1261 of King Krishna belonging to the Yadava dynasty attests to this. The region was invaded by Khalji dynasty of Delhi Sultanate in 14th century. Shortly thereafter, the Vijayanagara Empire was founded, and Belgaum came under the rule of Vijayanagara. In 1474, the Bahmani Sultanate conquered Belgaum with an army led by Mahmud Gawan.
From the History section of Belgaum on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay26
Churches and places of worship50
Banashankari Devi Temple
Place of worship · 2.8 km
Chidambar nagar 1st cross, Belagavi
Sri Chidambareshwar temple
Place of worship · 2.8 km
Chidambar Nagar, Bhagya Nagar, Angol, Belgaum, Karnataka, Belagavi
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging12
Schools, colleges and libraries86
Rashtriya Military School
School · 1.4 km
Belgaum - 590009, Karnataka, India Belgaum - 590009, Karnataka, India, Belgaum
Aaryans World School
School · 2.7 km
CTS No. 4841/45 B 2nd Cross,Opp. Dr. Balika Hospital, Main Road, Sadashiv Nagar, belgaum
Amrita Vidyalayam
School · 2.9 km
No. 71/1, Mandoli Road, Near Bhavani Naga Belgaum, belgaum
Bensons English Medium High School
School · 6.7 km
Ganapat Galli,Yamanapur, Belgaum, Belgaum
Bharatesh English Medium School
School · 1.6 km
Side Building, P.B. Road Side Building, P.B. Road Belgaum, belgaum
Donald Duck Kindergarten School
School · 1.9 km
325 Roy Road, Tilakwadi Herwadkar Building, 325 Roy Road,, belgaum
Gajananrao Bhatkande English Medium High School
School · 1.5 km
cross no:1 SPM Road, Belgaum
GG Chitnis English Medium High School
School · 2.0 km
No. 198, Budhawar Peth Budhawar Peth, Tilakwadi Belgaum, Belgaum
Jain Heritage School
School · 3.4 km
#1598 Adjacent to Foundry Cluster, Dutch Industrial Estate, belgaum
KLs Pre Primary and Primay School
School · 2.3 km
GCC Campus GCC Campus, Tilakwadi, belgaum
Love Dale Central School
School · 3.8 km
CTS No. 7774, Behind Shree Nagar Garden Behind Shree Nagar Garden, MM Extension,, belgaum
Healthcare124
Ekta Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 5.6 km
1731 Ekta street, Near Usmaniya Masjid, Belgaum
Belgaum Children's Hospital
Hospital · 0.9 km
1st, 4th, 5th Floor, Shanbhag Chambers Kirloskar Road, Belgaum
KLE City Polyclinic
Hospital · 1.0 km
Opposite Corporation Bank Samadevi Galli, Belgaum
Venugram Hospital
Hospital · 3.0 km
785 Near 3rd Railway Gate, SBI Colony, Belgaum
Map of Belagavi
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Getting there and nearby towns
Belgaum Airport (IXG) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 km away.
- Hindalgi 4 km northwest, about 4 min by car
- Kangarāli-khurd 5 km north, about 5 min by car
- Benkanhalli 5 km west, about 5 min by car
- Kangarāli-budrukh 6 km north, about 6 min by car
- Piranvādi 6 km southwest, about 6 min by car
- Māchai 7 km south, about 7 min by car
- Yelur 8 km south, about 8 min by car
- Kākti 9 km north, about 9 min by car
- Mutge 9 km east, about 9 min by car
- Hubballi 88 km southeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
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Photo credits
- Suvarna Soudha Belagavi12, Riteshpg13, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Diversity editathon Belagavi Jan 18-19 2020 02, Pavanaja, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Diversity editathon Belagavi Jan 18-19 2020 06, Pavanaja, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Diversity editathon Belagavi Jan 18-19 2020 08, Pavanaja, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Diversity editathon Belagavi Jan 18-19 2020 04, Pavanaja, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Diversity editathon Belagavi Jan 18-19 2020 01, Pavanaja, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Diversity editathon Belagavi Jan 18-19 2020 07, Pavanaja, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Diversity editathon Belagavi Jan 18-19 2020 03, Pavanaja, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Diversity editathon Belagavi Jan 18-19 2020 05, Pavanaja, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ACPR main building in Belagavi3, सुबोध कुलकर्णी, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ACPR main building in Belagavi4, सुबोध कुलकर्णी, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Diversity editathon Belagavi Sep14-15 2019 01, Pavanaja, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ACPR main building in Belagavi2, सुबोध कुलकर्णी, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ACPR main building in Belagavi1, सुबोध कुलकर्णी, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ACPR main building in Belagavi5, सुबोध कुलकर्णी, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ACPR main building in Belagavi6, सुबोध कुलकर्णी, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Inauguration plaque in ACPR Belagavi, सुबोध कुलकर्णी, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Photos of Bhausaheb Maharaj and R. D. Ranade in ACPR Belagavi, सुबोध कुलकर्णी, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Display in ACPR Belagavi meditation room, सुबोध कुलकर्णी, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bhausaheb Maharaj and R. D. Ranade's images with brindavan at ACPR, Belagavi, सुबोध कुलकर्णी, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Brindavan at ACPR, Belagavi, सुबोध कुलकर्णी, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hall in ACPR Belagavi, सुबोध कुलकर्णी, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bust of R. D. Ranade at ACPR, Belagavi, सुबोध कुलकर्णी, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Diversity editathon Belagavi Sep14-15 2019 20, Pavanaja, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Diversity editathon Belagavi Sep14-15 2019 17, Pavanaja, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Diversity editathon Belagavi Sep14-15 2019 08, Pavanaja, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Diversity editathon Belagavi Sep14-15 2019 13, Pavanaja, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Diversity editathon Belagavi Sep14-15 2019 10, Pavanaja, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Diversity editathon Belagavi Sep14-15 2019 11, Pavanaja, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Diversity editathon Belagavi Sep14-15 2019 03, Pavanaja, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Diversity editathon Belagavi Sep14-15 2019 16, Pavanaja, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Diversity editathon Belagavi Sep14-15 2019 15, Pavanaja, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Diversity editathon Belagavi Sep14-15 2019 12, Pavanaja, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Diversity editathon Belagavi Sep14-15 2019 18, Pavanaja, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Diversity editathon Belagavi Sep14-15 2019 04, Pavanaja, CC BY-SA 4.0
- General view of the gateway of the fort, Belgaum, Burgess, James, Public domain
- Globe Theatre in Belgaum - panoramio, Deepak Patil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St Anthony Church at Belgaum Cantt. - panoramio, Deepak Patil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Shopping ^ Exibition Building near Suryakant Park Belgaum - panoramio, Deepak Patil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Belgaum Railway Station - panoramio, Deepak Patil, CC BY-SA 3.0
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