About Belgaum
Shahpur to Belgaum distnce : 327 km
Estimated travel time : 6.9 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 Shahpur to Belgaum is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Shahpur to Belgaum by car is well connected by road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Shahpur to Belgaum distance is 327 Km and is 6.9 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
1. Gokak Falls - Located about 60 km from Belgaum, Gokak Falls is a scenic waterfall on the Ghataprabha River. It is a popular tourist spot known for its natural beauty.
2. Hidkal Dam - Situated about 23 km from Belgaum, Hidkal Dam is a multipurpose dam built on the Ghataprabha River. The dam offers a picturesque view and is a good place for a short stopover.
3. Navilutirtha - Located about 25 km from Belgaum, Navilutirtha is a popular pilgrimage site and a scenic spot that attracts tourists and locals alike.
4. Kittur Fort and Palace - About 49 km from Belgaum, Kittur Fort and Palace is a historical site where the famous resistance against British rule by Rani Chennamma took place. The fort and palace are worth a visit for history enthusiasts.
5. Khanapur - Situated about 25 km from Belgaum, Khanapur is a small town known for its beautiful landscapes, lush greenery, and wildlife sanctuaries. It is a great place for nature lovers.
6. Degaon - Located about 15 km from Shahpur, Degaon is a small village known for its ancient temples and beautiful surroundings. It can be a good place for a quick visit before reaching Shahpur.