Bijapur Excursion : Places nearby Bijapur - Karnatka

Places to visit nearby destination - Bijapur

Aihole

Along with Badami and Pattadakal, Aihole completes the third dimension of Chalukyan architectural centres. Situated some 129 km off Bijapur, the place had an important position during the rule of the Chalukyas. There are a number of richly carved Hindu temples constructed in the 6th and 7th centuries. Some of the important temples of Aihole are Lad Khan Temple, the Meguti Temple, and the Durga Temple. There is also a small museum run by the archaeological department that showcases objects found in Aihole, mostly of the Chalukyan era.

Asavana Bagevadi

The birthplace of Saint Basaveshwara, Asavana Bagevadi is a famous pilgrimage situated at a distance of 43 km from Bijapur. The place is well known for its temples.

Badami

The capital of the ancient South Indian kingdom of the Chalukyas, Badami is situated in North Karnataka near a beautiful red sandstone ridge. The main attractions of Badami are its rock-cut temples, the Agastyatirtha Tank, Bhootnath Temple, Archaeological Museum, Jambulinga Temple, and Badami Fort.

Gulbarga

Situated at a distance of around 150 km from Bijapur, Gulbarga is known for its association with the mighty Bahamani kingdom. The main attractions of Gulbarga are the Gulbarga fort, the Jama Masjid, tombs of Bahamani kings and the tomb of Hazrat Gesu Nawaz.

Kundalasangama

Kudalasangama is an important pilgrim centre associated with social reformer and poet-saint Basaveshwara of the 12th century. Kudalasangama is situated around 67 km away from Bijapur.