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The
District Headquarters, Belgaum is a picture of contrasts. On one
side is the old town area where the cotton and silk weavers still
create magic with their fingers. And on the other the modern, bustling,
tree lined Cantonment built by the British.
In the heart of Belgaum, near the bus terminus is the Fort. At the Entrance are
two shrines, one devoted to Ganapathi and another to Durga. Inside the Fort are
two bastis in the Late Chalukyan style. Of these, the more famous is the Kamala
basti, built in 1204.
Come out of the Kamala basti and you will find another ruined Jain Temple to
its right. Co-existing harmoniously with these temples are two ancient mosques
the Safa Masjid and the Jamia Masjid. Near the 16th century Jamia Masjid is a
Dargah of Khanjar Wali. Step out of the Fort and you have a wide choice of temples
and churches to visit. The Kapileshwara temple said to be the oldest, the Ananthashyana
Temple, the Maruti Temple and the temples of Shiva, Vithoba, Dyamavva and Military
Mahadeva. Belgaum also has some very impressive churches. St. Mary's Church,
St. Xavier's Church (the oldest), St. Anthony's Church, the Cathedral of Our
Lady and the Methodist Church.
No story of Belgaum is complete without a mention of Kittur Rani Chennamma. One
of India's first freedom fighters, the queen's heroic resistance is stll commemorated
locally in song and story. Her stature stands sentinel over Belgaum at a prominent
square.
Another historical site is the Pampa Sarovara, built specially for the 1924 All
India Congress Session which was presided by Mahatma Gandhi. Belgaum also has
some well laid out parks.
The Sambhaji Udyan , the Nath Pai Park and the Shivaji Udyan. Perfect place to
relax in. To put your feet up and let your imagination soar free.
Languages Spoken :
Kannada, Hindi, English, Marathi.
Local Food Speciality: "Kunda" a
delicious sweet.
When to go there:
Belgaum enjoys a pleasant and agreeable climate almost all through the year.
If you're visiting Belgaum between November and February, carry some light woolens.
How to get there:.
Air:
Belgaum has air airport.
Rail:
Belgaum is connected by rail to Bangalore (via Londa), Bombay (via Miraj), Vasco
da Gama.
Road:
Belgaum is connected by road to most places in south and west India.
