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.
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