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Things to Do in Belgaum

Located in the state of Karnataka, Belgaum rests in the foothills of the Western Ghats well known for its locale brimming with natural beauty such as those of dense evergreen forests, rivers, and hills. It is 502 km from Bangalore and has been voted as one of the top weekend getaway spots by youngsters and others alike. With its eminent tourist spots and cool climate, the best things to do in Belgaum have undergone a makeover with their recent improvements. Sindhudurg district, Jamboti, and Amboli are some of the major attractions in Belgaum while other historical sites, temples, mosque, and churches exist in the areas around. Kamala Basti fort, Kapileshwar temple (South Kashi), Revansiddeshwar Temple at Hunshevari in the valleys of Kakati and Siddeshwar Temple in Kanbargi are the other religious sites that attract a horde of crowds while the hills of Vaijnath and Ramtirth waterfalls are the eminent natural attractions there.


Belgaum is more widely known for its cultural blend of the influential states of Maharashtra, Goa, and Karnataka, which gives it a rich heritage worth witnessing. Belgaum combines a good 1278 villages and each of them is different in their way of living, implying a strong influence of the surrounding states.  The best things to do in Belgaum include visiting the historical sites like Veer Soudha, experiencing the Belgaum vegetable market at 10 in the morning when the freshest of vegetables steal the show and allowing yourself to devour the unique Belgavi typical street food such as Gural chutney and alepak. Reaching Belgaum is as easy as a pie as the place is open to all sorts of traveling mediums such as those of bus, train, and plane. Since it is located on the main Indian Railways network, the district is linked to major destinations like Mangalore, Mysore, Mumbai, New Delhi, Goa, Hyderabad, Pune, and others.

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What are the activities that we can do in Belgaum?

"Since it is one of the places nestled in the beauteous Western Ghats, people do not fall short of finding adrenaline-inducing activities. In addition, the place is a mecca for brass lovers where people could find vessels, flame holders, and other such showpieces to increase their traveling souvenirs. Apart from the excursions and the common sightseeing, the best things to do in Belgaum here include:
Climbing, abseiling, rope walks and bridge crossing (near Khanapur Taluka Jungle Waterfall)
Trekking in the hills
Taking a bath in the Malaprabha stream
Shopping for handmade wooden toys, jewelry, and brassware item

Which are some famous places for camping in Belgaum?

People do not usually have trouble finding attractive camping spots in this district as being located in the foothills of the Sahyadri Mountains the elevation of 2500 feet above the sea level makes the climate lovingly soothing. The River Kali is responsible for adding to the extra beauty of this hill station as that is what makes most of the camping experiences, as they need to be. Camping is without a doubt one of the best things to do in Belgaum and the most attractive camping spots are:
Kali Adventure Camp at Dandeli
Bhimgad Adventure Camp
DudhSagar
Kalsa and Vajra waterfalls

Which are some famous places for trekking in Belgaum?

The city of Belgaum has a lot to offer to its tourists, especially solo travellers, as the place is safe and surprisingly captivating for nature lovers. India might not lack in its attractive adventurous activities, but Belgaum has some of the idiosyncratic locations that are sure to sweep tourists off their feet. With the best things to do in Belgaum and around its forests, waterfalls, and rivers, check out the following prominent trekking spots:
Belgaum to Godchinamalaki Falls
Belgaum to Dudhsagar waterfalls
Belgaum to Jamboti
Kalsa to Sural
Bhatwara waterfall
Vajrai waterfall

How long is Kalsa to Sural trek in Belgaum? How much time will it take to complete the trek?

The trek from Kalsa to Sural has made a significant impact upon the travelers with its majestic Kankumbi forest shading the trekkers in their long walk up the hill. The entire walk up is for 5km, which must be done with a guide if you are not familiar with the route. This is because for the most part of the year the track remains unidentifiable.
As one of the best things to do in Belgaum, the Kalsa to Sural trek takes around 4 hours to complete during which you are constantly going to ascend and descend steep rocks and pass by the lush greenery to arrive at the Kalsa waterfall. Again with enough route tracking and staying strong on your feet, you reach the Sural waterfall and finally to the village of Sural.

Which are some famous rock climbing places in Belgaum?

The Western Ghats without a doubt bring some of the best picnic spots and trekking tours in India. However, did you know that the place also nestles rock climbing and other such adventurous activities in India? The Vajra waterfall rock climbing is the best things to do in Belgaum and effortlessly beats any other activity that could stand a chance. Chapoli is the spot from where the activity commences, which is followed by a decent yet fun climbing experience like nothing else around.

Which are some famous waterfalls to visit in Belgaum?

Belgaum is the ultimate place to visit if someone is craving to soothe their eyes with the regal beauty of a cascade. Since it is the best things to do in Belgaum, visiting waterfalls involves trekking and rock climbing, making the experience even more winsome to try. It has a tropical savanna climate, which when combined with these eye-pleasers create some craze sightseeing options.
Gokak Falls
Vajrapoha Falls
Godchinamalaki Falls
Vajra Falls
Kalsa Falls
Sural Falls
Sogal Falls

How long is Tada falls trek in Belgaum? Is it worth doing?

The major attraction of the Tada falls trek is the underground volcanic caves and Fort Sada. While the trekking distance might vary between 8 and 18 km, there is the option of using the motorable route as well covering a distance of 140 km.
The destination, Fort Sada, is located on the edge of a hill covered generously with luscious greens in the east and the south. It is a secure place as the location of it makes it hard for the enemies to climb over, making way for even more appealing naturalistic beauties like thick jungles and stunning valleys to dominate the trek. As one of the best things to do in Belgaum, the night stay could be made secure with tents and security, yet one has to take a guide for a hassle-free experience.

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Gati Kaur
Reviewed: 26 Feb 2020
5.0/5
All the activities mentioned on the site was truly amazing and the price was the same as mentioned. The itinerary was very satisfied. The rooms provided to us were nice and airconditioning with nice staff in the morning we were served with limited breakfast it was enough for us as the taste was good... Read More
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Ambar Dwivedi
Reviewed: 17 Feb 2020
5.0/5
Great fun with various amazing activities to cherish our day, comfortable stay with great service. The place looks nice only within walking distance from the hotel to the activity area. Parasailing and Scuba diving was my first experience it was good and just after the activity, the instructor provi... Read More
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Kartik Khanna
Reviewed: 15 Feb 2020
4.0/5
Amazing experience at this location, The views were breathtaking and the water was clean. The company provided us with a very supportive local operator the experience worth the price we paid for. Good stay and great thrilling adventure for all.
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Chandraketu Marar
Reviewed: 12 Feb 2020
4.0/5
One of a kind experience, I love the whole thing about this tour. Nice stay and a nice fun activity.

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