About Belgaum
Raiganj to Belgaum distnce : 2402 km
Estimated travel time : 41.7 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 Raiganj to Belgaum is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Raiganj to Belgaum by car is well connected by road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Raiganj to Belgaum distance is 2402 Km and is 41.7 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
1. Dharwad - Known as the cultural capital of Karnataka, Dharwad is famous for its ancient temples, educational institutions, and vibrant festivals.
2. Hubli - Located adjacent to Dharwad, Hubli is a major industrial and commercial hub. The city is known for its architectural marvels like the Chandramouleshwara and Indira Gandhi Glass House.
3. Bagalkot - This historical city is home to several ancient temples, including the famous Badami Cave Temples and Pattadakal UNESCO World Heritage Site.
4. Bijapur - Known for its architectural marvels from the Adil Shahi dynasty, Bijapur is famous for Gol Gumbaz, Ibrahim Rauza, and several other historical monuments.
5. Hampi - Located on the banks of the Tungabhadra River, Hampi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the ruins of the Vijayanagara Empire. The place is known for its fascinating ancient temples, palaces, and monuments.
6. Hospet - Located near Hampi, Hospet is a gateway for tourists visiting the ruins of Hampi. The place is also famous for Tungabhadra Dam, which offers picturesque views.
7. Gadag - Known for its historical significance, Gadag has ancient temples like the Trikuteshwara Temple, Veeranarayana Temple, and many more.
8. Bagalkote - This small town is famous for the unique Pattadakal temple complex, which combines elements of South Indian and North Indian architectural styles.
9. Raichur - Located on the banks of the Krishna River, Raichur is a historical city with attractions like the Raichur Fort, Ek Minar Ki Masjid, and the famous Krishna Deva Raya statue.
10. Gangavathi - Situated on the banks of the Tungabhadra River, Gangavathi is known for its beautiful landscapes, ancient temples, and religious festivals.