Bijapur City Travel Guide

General Information Of Bijapur

Area 75.36 sq. km
Population 193,131
Altitude 480 meters above sea level

Languages Kannada and English
Best time to visit : October to February
STD code 08532

Introduction to City Bijapur

Bijaipur has a limited number of sightseeing options. The main attraction of the place is the Bijaipur Castle that functions as a heritage hotel now. This 16th-century castle gives you an opportunity to experience the royal lifestyle of the Rajputs. The nearby villages also draw attention of the travellers for their own reasons.

Sightseeing : Places to visit in destination - Bijapur

The old city of Bijapur is surrounded by fortified walls. Monuments of the city built during Adil Shahi Dynasty are its main attractions. The main attraction in the city is Gold Gumbaz or the Rounded Dome, located in the eastern end of the walled city. In Other attractions Ibrahim Roza is situated in the western outskirts of the city. Gagan Mahal, now mostly in ruins still has enough attraction to pull you there. Near the citadel you can have a good look on attractions such as Sat Manzil (Seven-storied palace), Bara Kaman (twelve arches), and Jala Manzil (water pavilion). Other important attractions in the city are Jama Masjid, Taj Bawdi (water tank), Upli Burj (watch tower), Mehtar Mahal (palace built by the sweepers), and Asar Mahal.

Excursions : Places nearby city - Bhubaneshwar

Bijapur is a part of North Karnataka, a region that is steeped in history of great rulers who not only fought with courage and expanded their empires but also excelled in the fields of art, culture, and music. The region was a centre of excellence in architecture and there are structures all around that give a glimpse of its grand past. Aihole and Badami saw some of the most beautiful structures being created during the Chalukyan Era. Gulbarga is the district headquarters known for its association with the Bahamani kingdom in medieval times. Asavana Bagevadi and Kundalasangama are two places associated with the great social reformer and poet Saint Basaveshwara in the early medieval age.