Bijapur
Bijapur
Bijapur, officially known as Vijayapura, is the district headquarters of Bijapur District of Karnataka state of India. It is also the headquarters for Bijapur Taluka. Bijapur city is well known for its historical monuments of architectural importance built during the rule of the Adil Shahi dynasty. Bijapur is located 530 km northwest of the State Capital Bengaluru and about 550 km from Mumbai, and 384 km west of the city of Hyderabad. Bijapur, one of the popular heritage cities located in the Karnataka state of India is also one of the top ten populated cities in Karnataka.
Gol Gumbaz
Gol Gumbaz is the mausoleum of king Mohammed Adil Shah, Sultan of Bijapur. The tomb, located in Bijapur, Karnataka in India, was completed in 1656 by the architect Yaqut of Dabul.
Bijapur Fort
Bijapur Fort is located in the Bijapur city in the Bijapur District of the Indian state of Karnataka. Bijapur fort has a plethora of historical monuments of architectural importance built during the rule of the Adil Shahi dynasty.
Bara Kaman
Bara Kaman is the unfinished mausoleum of Ali Adil Shah II in Bijapur, Karnataka in India. Ali Adil Shah of the Adil Shahi dynasty wanted to build a mausoleum of unmatched architectural quality.
Ibrahim Rouza
Ibrahim Rouza tomb contains the remains of Ibrahim Adil Shah II of the Adil Shah dynasty.
Jama Masjid
Jama Masjid of Bijapur is a mosque in the Indian state of Karnataka. It was built by Ali Adil Shah I in the year 1578 after the victory over Vijaya Nagara at the Battle of Rakkasagi – Tangadagi in Talikoti in 1565.
Asar Mahal
Asar Mahal is a century-old former court building that is now a mosque with a reflective pool and garden.
Malik-e-Maidan
Malik-e Maidan in Bijapur is one of the well-known monuments in this heritage city. It is a huge cannon placed on the top of a tower in Bijapur. Malik-e-Maidan can be translated as “monarch of the plains” to English.
Almatti Dam
Almatti Dam is a hydroelectric project on the Krishna River in North Karnataka, India which was completed in July 2005. The target annual electric output of the dam is 560 MU.
Jod Gumbaz
Jod Gumbaz constitutes two cenotaphs within it and that is why the structure is called the name Jod Gumbaz. Even though the structure is constructed in a smaller size when compared to other tombs in the Bijapur city. Jod Gumbaz houses the tombs of Khan Muhammad and Abdul Razzaq Qadiri.
Kudala Sangama Temple
Kudala Sangama Temple is an important center of pilgrimage for Lingayats.
Best Time To Visit Bijapur
The best time to visit Bijapur is from October to March. It is usually hot, dry, and uncomfortable during the summer season, with the maximum temperature reaching up to 42°C. April and May are the hottest months and tourists avoid visiting Bijapur around this time. The city receives moderate to high waterfalls, making the city wet and look fresh. The annual rainfall is measured up to 553 mm. The time is best for sightseeing and attracts a lot of tourists, however, the humidity level increases. Winters are pleasant and offer the best time for sightseeing and exploring the city. It is an ideal period for a comfortable and relaxing vacation. Light woolen clothes will do for this season.
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