Bijapur Tourism

"The City with Gol Gumbaj" Bijapur Tourism Famous for the Gol Gumbaj and other monuments of historical heritage, Bijapur is a tourist destination that takes one back to the days gone by from the royal era. Renowned world over for having the largest dome in the world i. e. theGol Gumbaz, Bijapur is one of the most important heritage tourist centres in South India. Bijapur is also an important commercial district in the state ofKarnataka. Built around 10th-11th century by the Kalyani Chalukyas, Bijapur was known as Vijayapura in those times. Vijaypura literally means the City of Victory.Ibrahim Rauzais another important monument of Bijapur and is also known as theTaj Mahalof the Deccan. Among other important attractions, there are various mosques includingJumma Masjid, palaces citadels. Download Bijapur PDF Guide > What's Great? Great architecture. Historic significance. What's not so Great? Difficult to reach. For Whom Bijapur is a great place to visit for architecture and history lovers.

History Officially known as 'Vijayapura', the state of Bijapur owes its greatness to the ruler Yusuf Adil Shah of the Shah dynasty, who was the founder of the independent state of Bijapur. In 1868, the state of Bijapur was conquered from the Shah dynasty and turned into a ?subah? during the reign of Mughal Badshah Aurangzeb. Subsequently, Bijapur went to the Nizam in 1724, Marathas in 1760 and finally passed into the hands of the British East India Company in 1818, and was assigned to the Maratha princely state of Satara. Historically, the state of Bijapur has been one of the richest districts in the state. Evidence suggests that this area has been inhabited since the Stone Age, and many places of this district have a legendary history. After independence, Bijapur was added to the state of Karnataka on 1st November 1956 (erstwhile Mysore) according to the reorganisation of states. Central government and sanctioned the request to rename the city in October 2014 from ?Bijapur? to ?Vijayapura? in November 2014. Agra of South India Also known as the 'Agra of South India', Bijapur is home to some of the finest specimens of the architectural splendour of ancient past. The lavish capital of the Adil Shahi rulers, Bijapur boasts of having played an integral role in the rich and eventful history of Karnataka. Bijapur is famous for its beautiful mosques, mausoleums, palaces and fortifications.

Itinerary Day 1-Arrive, check-in and rest. Then visit Ibrahim Rauza Tomb, Jod Gumbaz, Gol Gumbaz, Malik-i-maidan and Uppali Buruz.Day 2-Visit Mithari and Asar Mahals, Jamia Masjid and Almatti Dam.

Restaurants and Local Food in Bijapur The cuisine in this area is essentially spicy and has subtle influences of Maharashtrian food. The delicacies of the local cuisine here areKaipalya ( a preparation of vegetables), Laku Palya (lentils), a variety of unique chutneys, Dosa, Bisibele Baath, Raagi and Akki Rottis, Raagi Mudde, Idli and Jolada Roti. One can also find a number of cafes here as well as North-Indian food View 4 Restaurants in Bijapur >>

Oct-Maris the best time to visit Bijapur October to February are the best months to visit Bijapur because of the weather conditions. You can visit during the monsoons as well, however rain might disrupt your travel plans. Weather in Bijapur Loading... Bijapur in Summer (March - June) Summers are very hot and humid. Therefore, it is not the best season to visit Bijapur. Temperatures soar up to 42 degrees Celsius. Bijapur in Monsoon (July - September) The city receives moderate to high rain falls, making the city wet and look fresh. This time attracts a lot of tourists but the humidity levels are high with temperature ranging between 22 to 34 degrees Celsius. Bijapur in Winter (October - March) Winters are pleasant and offer the best time to for sightseeing and exploring the city. The temperatures range between 13 to 32 degrees Celsius. Monthly Weather in Bijapur Month Avg. Minimum (°C) Avg. Maximum (°C) January 15 30 February 17 33 March 19 36 April 21 39 May 23 38 June 22 31 July 21 27 August 21 28 September 21 28 October 19 30 November 16 30 December 16 30