About Bijapur
Bangalore to Bijapur distnce : 526 km
Estimated travel time : 8.5 hours
Bangalore to Bijapur is one of the famous route not only for the tourist but also for the history seekers. Bijapur that is also know as the Vijayapur is one the great historical place of India in the state of Karnataka.
Bijapur or Vijayapur, literal meaning of that is the city of Victory was established in the 10th–11th centuries by the Kalyani Chalukyas and was known as Vijayapura then went to Yadavas later that was conquered by The Bahmani Sultanate. The city experienced a great burst of architectural activity under the Adil Shahi rulers. Once time Capital of Adil Shah the city is world famous for mosques, mausoleums, palaces, fortifications, watchtowers, and strong gateways, with the massive Gol Gumbaz, India's largest dome, dominating the landscape for miles around. One of the top tourist destination of the Karnataka the city is the major attraction for the tourist specially those who really want to know the ancient past of Indian architecture. Vijayapura (Bijapur) is also the best base from where to reach other exceptional heritage sites such as Aihole, Badami and Pattadakal.
Taxi from Bangalore to Bijapur is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Bangalore to Bijapur by car is well connected through NH48 and NH50 and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Bangalore to Bijapur distance is 526 Km and is 8.5 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Yeswanthpur - Jaya Prakash Narayan park, Masjid- E- Huba, Anjaneya Temple
Vishweshwarapura - Sri Narasimha Swamy Temple, Nelamangala Lake, Balamuriganapathi Temple
Doddaspet - Sri Someswara Temple, Maruti Temple, Noorani Masjid
Chikkahalli - Madeshwara Swamy Temple, Sri Yoga Narasimhaswamy Temple, Lake
Tumakuru (Tumruk) - Kote Anjaneya Statue, Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Pandava Betta, Garden
Kora - Jamia Masjid, Sri Malleshwara Swamy Temple, Garden
Chikkaseebi - Kollapuradamma Devi Temple, Sri Seebi Narasimhaswaami Gudi
Sira - Hazrat Malik Rehan Mosque, Lake View Point, Kasturi Rangappa Nayaka Fort, Sri Sai Baba Mandir
Hiriyur - Teru Malleshvara Temple, Mylara Swamy Temple, Shri Devi Temple
Chitradurga - Fort, Park, Mallapura Lake, Ayyappa Swami Temple, Iskcon Temple, Ganapati Temple
Sangenahalli - Basavanna Temple, Lake View Point, Mookambika Temple
Kananakatte - Maramma Temple, Sri Marikamba Temple
Hosahalli - Shiv Temple, Noorani Masjid, Maramna Temple
Banavikallu - Sri Basaveshwara Temple, Biralingeswra Temple, Sri Durugamma Temple
Kudligi - Sollamma Temple, Church, Jama Masjid, Siddeshwara Temple
Hosapete - Water Fall, Venkateshwara Temple, Tungabhadraa Dam Viewpoint, Light House and View Point
Kushtagi - Adaviraya Temple, Sri Venkateshwara Temple, Sai Baba Temple
Hungund - Kamagiri temple, Ishwar Temple, Malingaraya Temple
Nidgundi - Adakallu Gundappa Temple, Lord Iranna Temple, Hanuman Temple, Mosque
Golasangi - Sangameshwar Temple, Madina Masjid, Dargha, Shri Durga Temple
