About Belgaum
Palitana to Belgaum distnce : 1128 km
Estimated travel time : 20.5 hours
Belgaum is a very popular for both tourism and business. Belgaum is an beautiful old world charm destination and is important trade centre of Karnataka. Belgaum, also called Belagavi, is also known as Sugar Bowl of Karnataka.
Belgaum shares its borders with Maharashtra and Goa. The city is blessed with lush green forests, mountains, rivers, breathtaking waterfalls, religious monuments and misty hills. Belgaum is important source of vegetables, fruits, meat, poultry, fish, mining production and wood. Belgaum is also defense training centre. Due to proximity of coast it is suitable location for Indian Armed Forces training centre and cantonment. Belgaum also have bygone mosques & Jain temples. The city has so much spectacular places like Jamboti and Amboli Hills, Vajrapoha Falls, Gokak Falls, Kapileshwar Temple, Saundatti. Other attraction is Dandeli 86 km from Belgaum and allows the explorers to indulge in adventure water sports as well. Belgaum is also important trade centre for food grains, sugarcane, cotton, tobacco, oilseed, and milk products. Belgaum is famous industrial hub also. City hosts various industries like leather, clay, pottery, soap, cotton, and precious metals. It is very famous for itโs Powerloom Industries which provide employment for many weavers. The Hydraulic Industry started here was first of itโs kind in Belagavi District. Belgaum district is a home to three universities: Visvesvaraya Technological University, Rani Channamma University, Belagavi and KLE University. Also, it has a nine engineering colleges, two medical colleges, two dental colleges, 15 polytechnics, 7 Indian system of medical colleges, and 180 degree colleges.
Taxi from Palitana to Belgaum is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Palitana to Belgaum by car is well connected by road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Palitana to Belgaum distance is 1128 Km and is 20.5 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
1. Kolhapur - It is famous for its ancient temples, especially the Mahalakshmi Temple. You can also visit the New Palace, Rankala Lake, and enjoy the local cuisine.
2. Pune - Known as the cultural capital of Maharashtra, Pune offers attractions like the Aga Khan Palace, Shaniwar Wada fort, Sinhagad Fort, and the Osho Ashram.
3. Mumbai - The bustling city of Mumbai has numerous tourist spots such as the Gateway of India, Marine Drive, Elephanta Caves, Haji Ali Dargah, and various shopping and entertainment hubs.
4. Surat - A major city in Gujarat, Surat is famous for its textile industry. The Surat Castle, Dutch Garden, and Chintamani Jain Temple are worth a visit.
5. Vadodara - This city is known for its rich cultural heritage and historical sites. The Laxmi Vilas Palace, Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park, and Sayaji Gardens are popular attractions.
6. Ahmedabad - The largest city in Gujarat, Ahmedabad has several landmarks like the Sabarmati Ashram, Kankaria Lake, Adalaj Stepwell, and the Akshardham Temple.
7. Bhavnagar - Located near Palitana, Bhavnagar is famous for the Takhteshwar Temple, Nilambagh Palace, and Gaurishankar Lake.
Tourist Attractions
Belgaum Fort
Kapileshwar Temple
Gokak Falls
Ramakrishna Mission Ashram
Kamal Basadi
Kote Kere
Rakaskop Dam
Shopping at Khade Bazaar street and Ganpat Galli
Military Mahadev Temple
Godchinamalaki Falls
Vajrapoha Falls
Yelur fort