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"The City That Oozes the Old-World Charm"

Belgaum Tourism

Belgaum, also known as Belagavi, is nestled in the northern foothills of the western ghats in Karnataka. The mesmerizing lush green forests, mountains and rivers carve its stunning landscapes. The city shares its borders with Maharashtra and Goa and historically dates back to the 12th century AD. The Belgaum fort constructed in 1519, snuggles in the centre of the town and houses bygone mosques, Jain temples, the beauty of which leaves the visitors enthralled. The splendour of its architecture and historical remnants is bound to transport you back in time. 

The second capital of Karnataka, the city has a great share of religious monuments that will help in rekindling with your spiritual side. The natural beauty of Belgaum with its breath-taking waterfalls and misty hills will make you want to visit the place again. This emerald green city also holds a lot of notable attractions like Jamboti and Amboli Hills, Vajrapoha Falls, Gokak Falls, Kapileshwar Temple, Saundatti and so on. Also, Dandeli is 86 km from Belgaum and allows the explorers to indulge in adventure water sports as well.  


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Belgaum is known for being a bilingual city where both Kannada and Marathi languages are widely spoken apart from the common use of Urdu, Hindi and English, with the official language being Kannada.

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Belgaum is accessible by road, railway as well as flight. There are many government and private buses going to Belgaum from the major cities in Karnataka. The Belgaum Railway Station is one of the oldest in the region and comes under the South Western Railways and the airport is situated in Sambra, 10 kilometres east of the city.

How to reach Belgaum by flight

Belgaum Airport is nearly 500 Kms and 525 Kms from Mumbai and Bangalore respectively. The nearest airport is located in Sambra and is only connected by domestic flight. Spicejet connects Belgaum with all the major cities like Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad. 

How to reach Belgaum by road

Belgaum is well connected to National Highway 4, which connects Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. The car ride is serene, and the journey holds long stretches of stunning hills and waterfalls which will give you the ultimate road-trip experience. 

How to reach Belgaum by train

The beautiful destination is well connected to the major cities such as Bangalore, Mysore, Mangalore, Pune, Mumbai etc. The Belgaum Railway Station is an 'A' category station that comes under the South Western Railways and is one of the oldest station of the region. 

How to reach Belgaum by bus

Travellers can easily take KRTC Bus service in Karantaka which connects it with the other neighbouring states. Also, a wide range of private buses also are available to Belgaum.

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Mahatma Gandhi at the Belgaum Congress 1924

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What is the best time to visit Belgaum?

November to February is the best time to visit Belgaum when the cold slightly sets in and the weather remains pleasant. Avoid summer months. The rainy season is also preferred by tourists as they get to view the resplendent beauty of the waterfalls and revel in the lush greenery of the city.
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What is the best way to reach Belgaum?

Belgaum is accessible by road, railway as well as flight. There are many government and private buses going to Belgaum from the major cities in Karnataka. The Belgaum Railway Station is one of the oldest in the region and comes under the South Western Railways and the airport is situated in Sambra, 10 kilometres east of the city.
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What are the things to do in Belgaum?

The top things to do in Belgaum are Belgaum Fort, Kapileshwar, Gokak Falls, Ramakrishna Mission Ashram, Kamal Basti, Fort Lake (Kote Kere). You can see all the places to visit in Belgaum here

What are the places near Belgaum?

The top places near to Belgaum are Goa which is 81 km from Belgaum, Gokarna which is located 145 km from Belgaum, Chorla ghat which is located 46 km from Belgaum, Dandeli which is located 66 km from Belgaum, Amboli which is located 54 km from Belgaum

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