Travel back in time in Belgaum, Karnataka
Out of MUMBAI (484km)
Belgaum, owing to its proximity to Goa, is often just a stopover for those on their way to enjoying a holiday by the coast. However, this little city in Karnataka has a fair bit to offer visitors.
To start out, there’s the , a 13th-century structure right in the heart of the city. Built Inside, you will find Jain and Hindu temples along with two mosques. Right as you enter the fort, you’ll see long queues of devotees in front of the dieties of Ganesha and Durga. Of the two Jain temples, the one known as was renovated by the Archaeology Department in 1996, while the other one, , is in a less favourable condition. The two mosques, and , date back to the 16th century. The fort today also serves as the regional army headquarters, with some official and residential buildings located inside. Early morning is a good time to take a stroll here.
