Belagavi Fortಬೆಳಗಾವಿ ಕೋಟೆ
City-centre fort of the Rattas and Adil Shahis with the lotus-ceilinged Kamal Basadi inside.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereBelagavi, Karnataka
Kittur Karnataka
Kittur Karnataka
Good seasonsMonsoon (June to September), Post-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February)
DifficultyEasy
Height750 m above sea level
Time needed2 hrs
Base and nearbyBelagavi, Belagavi
EntryFree
About Belagavi Fort
An oval stone fort in the middle of Belagavi city, first raised by the Ratta chiefs around the 13th century and rebuilt under the Adil Shahis. Inside the walls stand the Kamal Basadi Jain temple with its lotus ceiling, the Safa Masjid and a few colonial buildings. It is a short auto ride from the railway station and takes about two hours to walk around; the moat and ramparts are the best part.
What to see and do
- Kamal Basadi Jain temple
- Safa Masjid
- Ramparts and moat
- Chikka Basadi ruins
- Durga and Ganapati shrines at the gate
Part of Sahyadri (Western Ghats).
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