Once the capital of Rattas, chieftains of Soundest in the 12th and 13th centuries, today Karnataka, Belgaum is a modern town.
The ancient fort, elliptical shaped stone formation encloses an area about 40 hectares and has two gates. Now a popular district of Karnataka, Belgaum is a distinctive middling-big Indian city.
It has loads character and relics from a magnificent past and any vacationers around are in-transit.
Belgaum sits around the northwestern border of Karnataka, within reasonable space from both Goa and Mumbai. Panaji is the Goan capital is 5 hrs by road. With it's interesting background, Belgaum has been a member of the Chalukyan and Vijayanagara empires to name a few. There are some fascinating tributes that were noted to those days. The aged fort, now in re-establishment, was constructed in 1481 over an older unique fort.
There is a ton of Jain architecture in Belgaum. An olden temple stands some way from the Fort has lovely and marvelous carvings of musicians.
Belgaum is located on the northwestern border of Karnataka from where Goa and Mumbai are very easily accessible within a few hours travel. Belgaum has a very rich historical background because in past days this city of Karnataka has bee part of the Chalukyan, Rattan, Vijayanagara, Bahmani and Maratha empires.
Forts, monuments, temples, beautiful architectural works are the prime attractions of Belgaum. In the heart of the city you can find Belgaum Fort which is one of the oldest forts of Karnataka. Belgaum is the right place to start your trip to karnataka. It is located in the foothills of the Western Ghats.
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