About Belgaum
Varanasi to Belgaum distnce : 1737 km
Estimated travel time : 28.2 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 Varanasi to Belgaum is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Varanasi to Belgaum by car is well connected by road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Varanasi to Belgaum distance is 1737 Km and is 28.2 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
1. Bijapur - Known for its historical monuments and architectural marvels like Gol Gumbaz, Jumma Masjid, and Ibrahim Rauza.
2. Hampi - A UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its well-preserved ruins of the Vijayanagara Empire and ancient temples.
3. Hospet - Located near Hampi, it is a good place to stay and explore the nearby attractions.
4. Badami - Famous for its rock-cut caves and ancient temples, including the renowned Badami Cave Temples.
5. Aihole - An ancient town known for its rich architectural heritage, with over 125 stone temples dating back to the 5th century.
6. Pattadakal - Another UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its Chalukyan architecture and intricately carved temples.
7. Bijapur - Known for its historical monuments and architectural marvels like Gol Gumbaz, Jumma Masjid, and Ibrahim Rauza.
8. Allahabad - A significant pilgrimage site where the Ganges, Yamuna, and mythical Saraswati rivers converge. It is also home to the iconic Kumbh Mela.
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