Belgaum City Guides

Belgaum was earlier known as "Venugrama" which means "Bamboo Village.” This place is one of a few ancient cities, which has preserved its natural beauty as well as its historical places. This beautiful destination is located near the foothills of the Sahyadri mountain range, which are also known as Western Ghats, at an altitude of around 779m, 100 kilometers from the Arabian Sea.

Kittur is a place of historical importance in Belgaum district. Queen Chennamma of Kittur is known for her resistance to British rule. Apart from her, Sangolli Rayanna is another person in the history of Belgaum, who is known for his resistance to the British rule.

This city has the cultural flavour of Maharashtra, Karnataka and Goa. It is a blend of these three cultures which has created the rich heritage that is purely exclusive in its expression. The district comprises 1278 villages and has an area of 13,415 square kilometers. Belgaum travel guide provides full knowledge about how to reach Belgaum and many other details as well. Belgaum is the now a commercial hub standing second to Bangalore in terms of overall exports in the state, known as the "Bread Basket / Rice Bowl" of north Karnataka.

Belgaum is connected by road via National Highways 4 and 4A. North Western Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (NWKRTC) run buses to all corners of Karnataka and to neighbouring states. There are many prominent private bus companies providing services to all major destinations in Karnataka and surrounding states.

Belgaum Railway Station is on the Indian Railways grid, being part of the South Western railways, and is well connected by rail to major destinations.

The city is served by Belgaum Airport at Sambra, which is the oldest airport in North Karnataka and lies 10 km (6.2 mi) from the city on State Highway 20. Currently, IndiGo and Star Air serve scheduled commercial flights to various cities in India.

Belgaum Quick Facts

State: Karnataka
Languages: Marathi, Kannada, Hindi
Weather: Summer 21 to 36°C / Winter 15 to 28°C
Best time to visit: November to March
STD Code: 0831
Famous For: Historical Sites

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