You Must Visit The Tourist Attractions In Bijapur

There are many well-known tourist attractions in Bijapur, Karnataka. See this list of the main tourist attractions in Bijapur. Vijayapura is another name for the district seat of Karnataka state’s Bijapur district. It serves as the Bijapur Taluk’s administrative hub.


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In the city of Bijapur, the Adil Shahi dynasty created a number of noteworthy historical and architectural landmarks. Vijayapura’s architectural activities significantly increased during the Adil Shahi reign (Bijapur). Ilkal sarees woven by hand are very well-known there.

 

How do you get to Bijapur?

By air: The closest international airport is Swami Vivekananda Airport in Raipur (480 kilometres away).

Using car: You can travel to the Raipur airport and then drive the 480 kilometres to Bijapur.

By rail: Vijayapura Railway Station, formerly known as Bijapur Railway Station, a South Western Railway station located in Vijayapura, is where you can arrive by train.

 

The best tourist attractions in Bijapur

Gol Gumbaz

Gol Gumbaz is the name of the mausoleum of Mohammed Adil Shah, a former sultan of Bijapur. He was the sixth ruler of the Adil Shah Dynasty. Yaqut, a Dabul-based architect, erected this spectacular structure in 1656. The name of the monument is derive from the words “Gola Gummata” or “Gol Gombadh,” both of which denote a “circular dome.” Gol Gumbaz, one of India’s most significant monuments, was construct in Karnataka in the Deccan architectural style. A dome with an outer diameter connects two cubes that make up the monument’s grand construction.

You must visit the tourist attractions in Bijapur

The massive dome has a “whispering gallery” that runs the length of it. These are so named because even the slightest sound may be heard on the opposite side due to the space’s acoustics. The construction of Gol Gumbaz started in 1626 AD and took roughly 30 years to complete.

It is looked after by the Archaeological Survey of India. All seven days of the week, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, you can visit Gol Gumbaz. For foreigners, the Gol Gumbaz entry ticket costs Rs 200, compared to Rs 20 for Indians.

 

Ibrahim Rauza

In this structure, often known as The Taj Mahal of the Deccan, are kept the remains of Adil Shah ruler Ibrahim Adil Shah II and his wife Taj Sultana. It was built by Malik Sandal, who placed a mosque to the right and a mausoleum to the left.

Adil Shah II built the monument with the help of a Persian architect as a symbol of harmony between Hindus and Muslims.

You must visit the tourist attractions in Bijapur

Visitation Hours: 6:00 AM–6:00 PM

Every Indian citizen must pay an entrance fee of Rs. 10, while foreign tourists must pay Rs. 100.

 

Jamia Masjid

Ali Adil Shah built it to honour his victory in the Battle of Talikota, and it is one of the earliest mosques in India. Twin minarets, lovely arches, and a dome are part of the excellent architecture of this mosque, which is 10,810 square metres in size.

You must visit the tourist attractions in Bijapur

8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

 

Bijapur Fort

The Bijapur Fort is a popular tourist destination in Bijapur. It was built during the reign of Adilshah and is consider to as the Agra of South India. It is also known as Vijapura Fort and has a 50-foot-long moat around it. Over time, kings from various dynasties built a variety of buildings inside the fort.

You must visit the tourist attractions in Bijapur

The public can visit Bijapur Fort from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Visitors from India, SAARC members, and BIMSTEC members must pay Rs 15, while visitors from other countries must pay Rs 200.

 

Bara Kaman

The Bara Kaman, an incomplete mausoleum in Bijapur with 12 beautiful arches, was built by Adil Shah II in 1672 AD. Twelve arches were to be built around the tomb of King Ali and his wives, running both vertically and horizontally around the structure.

You must visit the tourist attractions in Bijapur

The tomb and the arches, however, were left unfinish because Adil Shah II was slain by his father and also because he did not want Bara Kaman to overshadow Gol Gumbaz’s architectural achievement. It is open daily from 6 AM until 6 PM.

 

Gagan Mahal

The “Durbar Hall” of Sultan Ali I was the 15th-century structure known as Gagan Mahal. Tourists may view three arches, with the centre arch measuring 17 metres high & 20 metres broad.

The royal family used to reside in this interesting palace’s basement floor, which is accessible through stairs. Tourists can currently only see the ruins of this majestic old building, the Taj Mahal.

You must visit the tourist attractions in Bijapur

Hours: from 8:00 AM until 6:00 PM

 

Almatti dam

It has been classified as a new dam ever since construction on this dam got underway in 2005. This dam is used for a variety of things, including irrigation, water supply, & hydroelectricity generating, and has a capacity of 290MW hydroelectricity generated annually. On this dam, there are a total of 26 gates.

The Alamatti dam is design to generate 560 MU of energy yearly using five 55 MW generators and one 15 MW generator as its facilities. The Narayanpur reservoir has been drained of the water needed to produce energy in order to supply crops further downriver.

From 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, visitors are welcome at the Almatti Dam.

There is an Rs 20 admission fee per person.

 

Malik e maidan

Malik-e Maidan in Bijapur is a well-known landmark in the city. It is substantial cannon that are perch atop a Bijapur tower. Malik-e-Maidan means “monarch of the plains” in English. Ibrahim Adil Shah II, a well-known king of Bijapur, built the structure in the 16th century.

It is well known that the cannon were the largest cannon ever used in mediaeval India. The edifice in the vicinity is known as Burj-E-Sherz, as is the tower on which the cannon were installed.

When the Adil Shashi dynasty ruled Bijapur, Burj-E-Sherz—also known as the tower of the lion in the local tongue—served as a memorial to its magnificence.

You must visit the tourist attractions in Bijapur

Visit Malik-e-Maidan between the hours of 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM.

Indian citizens pay a Rs 10 entry fee per person, whereas foreign visitors pay a Rs 100 entry cost per person.

 

 

 

 


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