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North Karnataka is travellers paradise specially if you are history and architecture lover. From Aihole to Hampi there are many such places to marvel at. Today I am going to have a virtual tour of 10 of them.
This temple city with more than 120 temples came into existence around 5th century CE. It was the capital of Chalukyas. Out of 120 temples of Aihole some have been destroyed by time. But those which still stand proudly are a worth visit. The most famous temple is Durga Temple Complex. It is Dravidian style tmeple which is not of goddess durga but because of its infrastrucure which is a part of a fortification therefore the durga name is given to you. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Divas Sojourn Hampi trip includes a visit to Aihole too.
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The construction of famous Beelgaum Fort whcih is in city’s middle. It was constructed by Ratta Dynasty. The main attraction of this city is a Jain temple. You can also visit Halasi district which was once capital of Kadamba dynasty. Many more monuments are there to visit.
Bidar fort is a must visit place in Bidar. It is located at Decccan Pleateau. Bidar fort which is on a hill has some picturesque location. You can also visit to Bahamani Tombs which has memories of Bahamani kings. The third place which is my favourite is Madrasa of Mahmud Gawan.
Bijapur is mainly famous for Gol Gumbaz which is also known as Black Tajmahal of South. It can be easily recognised by its circular dome which resembles taj mahal of Agra. Gol Gumbaz is the final resting place of Mohammed Adil Shah. There is a Jama Masjid too. Also, Ibrahim Rauza which is the tomb of Ibrahim Adil and his Wife. Divas Sojourn Hampi trip includes visit to Bijapur too.
Located in the Bagalkot district of North Karnataka in India, Badami was formerly called Vatapi. Badami Chalukyas had this place as its capital between 540 AD and 757 AD. This place is quite popular for its cave temples that are cut out of sandstone rocks which surrounds the Agastya Lake. Three among the four cave temples are dedicated to deities of Hinduism and one temple is dedicated to Jainism. A flight of stairs within connects these cave temples to each other. The first temple is dedicated to Nataraja, the second and third cave temples to Lord Vishnu and the fourth temple to Lord Mahavira the founder of Jainism. The Government of Indiahas declared Badami as one of the heritage cities in India. Divas Sojourn Hampi trip itinerary has visit to Badami too.
This town has many historical monuments but my favourite is Trikuteshwara temple complex which includes Saraswati Temple. Its Pillars and walls depict Chalukyan architecture. Many other Jain and Buddhist structure here tells the story how this plalce has evolved.
Pattadakal is at a short distance from Badami. Chalukya kings built many temples here. They are 10 in numbers and show different Chalukayan architecture. Divas sojourn Hampi trip has a day visit to Pattadakal too. The most famous and most visited one is Virupaksha temple. It has many sculptures. Pattadakal is a UNESCO heritage site.
The Rashtrakutas, The Mughals many kindoms have ruled Gurbarga. This city is for ones whio wish to know more about islamic architecture. There is a monument on the hill whcih depicts victory. A Gulbarga fort is a worth visit. You can customise your Divas Sojourn Hampi trip by adding this place too in your itinerary. Contact them by clicking here.
Part of the Haveri district, Hangal was once ruled by Hoysalas and also the Kalalyani Chalukyas. Both these kingdoms built many temples in the town that add to the list of Historical places in North Karnataka. There’s the mid-12th century Tarakeshwara Temple. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the temple’s walls present scenes from the Ramayana. The pillars are covered in traditional motifs and there’s also a domed ceiling. You can also witness such intricate detailing at the Billeshwara Temple.
A renowned temple town, Hampi has been recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The capital of the erstwhile Vijayanagar Empire, Hampi is an ancient village in the south Indian state of Karnataka. It’s dotted with numerous ruined temple complexes from the Vijayanagara Empire. On the south bank of the River Tungabhadra is the 7th-century Hindu Virupaksha Temple, near the revived Hampi Bazaar. A carved stone chariot stands in front of the huge Vittala Temple site. Southeast of Hampi, Daroji Bear Sanctuary is home to the Indian sloth bear.