About Belgaum
Samalkot to Belgaum distnce : 1108 km
Estimated travel time : 19.4 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 Samalkot to Belgaum is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Samalkot to Belgaum by car is well connected by road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Samalkot to Belgaum distance is 1108 Km and is 19.4 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
2. Gokak Falls - Another picturesque waterfall, Gokak Falls, is located near Belgaum. It is known for its scenic beauty and is a popular stopover for tourists.
3. Murudeshwar - Murudeshwar is a coastal town known for its famous Murudeshwar Temple and beautiful beach. It is an ideal place to take a break and enjoy the serene surroundings.
4. Udupi - Udupi is a popular pilgrimage center and is known for its ancient temples and beaches. The famous Udupi Sri Krishna Temple and Malpe Beach are worth visiting.
5. Manipal - Located near Udupi, Manipal is a renowned educational hub and has many institutions and universities. The Manipal Anatomy Museum and End Point Park are some attractions here.
6. Vijayawada - Vijayawada is a major city in Andhra Pradesh and offers various attractions like Kanaka Durga Temple, Undavalli Caves, Prakasam Barrage, and Bhavani Island.
7. Rajahmundry - Rajahmundry is known for its scenic beauty and is located on the banks of the Godavari River. It offers attractions like the Pushkar Ghat, Godavari Bridge, and Papi Hills.
8. Draksharamam Temple - Draksharamam is a famous temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and is located near Samalkot. It is believed to be one of the Pancharama Kshetras.