About Belgaum
Solan to Belgaum distnce : 2043 km
Estimated travel time : 36.9 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 Solan to Belgaum is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Solan to Belgaum by car is well connected by road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Solan to Belgaum distance is 2043 Km and is 36.9 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
1. Dudhsagar Falls - Located near the Karnataka-Goa border, Dudhsagar Falls is a magnificent waterfall and a popular tourist attraction. It is a wonderful place to stopover and enjoy the beauty of nature.
2. Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary - Situated in the Western Ghats, Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary is a perfect place for wildlife enthusiasts. You can take a safari and spot animals like elephants, tigers, leopards, and various bird species.
3. Karwar - This coastal town is known for its pristine beaches and scenic beauty. You can spend some time at Devbagh Beach, Rabindranath Tagore Beach, or take a boat ride on the Kali River.
4. Gokarna - If you are a beach lover, Gokarna is a must-visit place. It is famous for its serene beaches like Om Beach, Kudle Beach, and Half Moon Beach.
5. Hubli - Hubli is a city on the way to Solan, and it offers various attractions like Unkal Lake, Nrupatunga Betta, and Indira Gandhi Glass House Garden. You can also explore the markets and try local delicacies.
6. Shimoga - Located in Karnataka, Shimoga is known as the "Gateway of Malnad." The city is surrounded by beautiful hills, waterfalls, and dense forests, making it an ideal stopover for nature lovers.
7. Nandi Hills - Situated near Bangalore, Nandi Hills offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape. You can visit the Nandi Fort, Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace, and enjoy activities like trekking and paragliding.
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