17 Places Near Belgaum For One Day Trip (2024 Guide)

If I start listing out the places to visit in Belgaum, it’ll be a very long list. Belgaum is beautiful and blessed with nature. If you are planning to explore the beauty of Belgaum, here we are listing the 17 places near Belgaum for one day trip.

People are different, some people like historical places, some like the scenic beauty of nature, and some like spiritual places. We are listing here places for you all that you can explore and complete your trip in a day.

17 Places Near Belgaum For One Day Trip

The city, Belgaum has a lot of waterfalls, forts as the place was important for invaders, and mountains as the city is near the western ghats, and is also one of the fastest growing cities in India.

It will be great if you have your own vehicle and travel through roads, you’ll get the best memories of your life. If you are a tourist, you can rent a bike in the city.

For your ease, we have divided the whole article into five categories. Now let’s start with the places near Belgaum for one day trip and the things you can do there.

Forts
Waterfalls
Spiritual Places
Wildlife Sanctuaries
Other Places

Forts in Belgaum

There are a lot of forts in Belgaum as the place served as a strategic point for many invaders in the past which is why rulers made a lot of forts from time to time as per their needs.

Belgaum Fort

The most iconic place to visit in Belgaum is the Belgaum Fort. The fort is quite old and was built by the Ratta Dynasty in 1204 AD. There are many things you can do and places to visit near the fort like temples, lake, there is a picnic spot which is good for families.

Distance from Belgaum	near the Belagavi bus stand
Opening Time	8:30 am to 6 pm
Best Time to Visit	morning and evening
Things to do	explore the fort, visit temples, lake, picnic spot, amusement for kids
Time Required to Explore	1-2 hours
Entry Fee	₹25 for locals and ₹150 for tourists

Yellur Fort

Yellur Fort, also known as Rajhansgad Fort, is a must-visit if you are in Belgaum. Why? Just because of its rich history, incredible architecture, and spectacular views and landscapes.

The fort is just 17 km from Belgaum and it will take you 1-2 hours to explore the fort but you will want to stay longer at the place.

Distance from Belgaum	17 km
Opening Time	24 hours
Best Time to Visit	morning and evening
Things to do	Siddeshwar temple, Shivaji statue, trek, beautiful view
Time Required to Explore	1-2 hours
Entry Fee	NA

Kittur Fort

Kittur Fort once served as a very strategic place for the rulers of the time. It was built by Allappa Gowda Sardesai, the ruler of the Desai dynasty between 1650 and 1681.

There is a museum inside the fort that holds ancient sculptures, weapons, swords, mail-coats, shields, inscriptions, and many more antiquities.

Distance from Belgaum	47 km
Opening Time	9:30 am TO. 5:30 pm
Best Time to Visit	morning and evening
Things to do	visit the museum, explore the fort, nature park
Time Required to Explore	1-2 hours
Entry Fee	no entry fee

Fort Torgal

Only a few people know about Fort Torgal which is in Ramdurg taluk in Belagavi district which is almost 10 km away from the city. The fort is beautiful and you can only imagine how it would looked at that time. It has Persian and Kannada inscriptions on the walls.

Distance from Belgaum	85 km
Opening Time	24 hours
Best Time to Visit	morning and evening
Things to do	explore the forgotten fort, Bhootnath temple
Time Required to Explore	2 hours
Entry Fee	no entry fees

Waterfalls

You’ll get tired of exploring waterfalls in Belgaum. Waterfalls like Gokak Falls, Chikhale Falls, etc are such gifts from nature you can explore in a day in Belgaum.

Gokak Falls

I can say Gokak Falls is one of the best waterfalls in India and it is also known as the Niagara Falls of India. The beauty of this fall is unmatchable, especially during the monsoon.

This is a must-visit place for a one-day trip to Belgaum.

Distance from Belgaum	60 km
Opening Time	24 hours
Best Time to Visit	July and October
Things to do	explore the waterfall, Gokak Dam, River Ghataprabha, Hanging bridge, Kemple Park, and other nearby falls
Time Required to Explore	3 hours
Entry Fee	no entry fee

Baba Falls

Baba Falls or Kumbhawade Falls is located in Amboli, Maharashtra but is only 65 km from Belagavi and will take almost 2 hours to reach. If you are in Belagavi, it will be a sin if you do not see this beauty.

Distance from Belgaum	65 km
Opening Time	24 hours
Best Time to Visit	during monsoons
Things to do	explore the range of waterfalls, trek, explore caves, quality time
Time Required to Explore	2 hours
Entry Fee	no entry fee

Chikhale Falls

Do you like treks? Chikhale Falls is heaven on earth. Located in Chikhale village, which is just 40 km from Belgaum city, it will take you to a place you can only dream of.

It has a small beautiful trek of about 2.5 km that will take you to the waterfall.

Distance from Belgaum	40 km
Opening Time	24 hours
Best Time to Visit	during monsoons
Things to do	Trek, sightseeing, explore the unexplored places
Time Required to Explore	2 hours
Entry Fee	no entry fee

Godachinamalki Falls

The fall is located in Godachinmalki village which is almost 40 km away from the Belgaum city. This can be on your list if you are visiting here.

Distance from Belgaum	51 km
Opening Time	24 hours
Best Time to Visit	July to September
Things to do	Yogikolla viewpoint, Vittal Mandir, Kempal Park
Time Required to Explore	3 hours
Entry Fee	no entry fee

Sural Waterfalls

The experience in Sural waterfalls can’t be described in words. The place is something you can only dream of. The Sural Fall is almost 120 km away from Belgaum and it will take you almost 3 hours to reach. The place is known as Venezuela of Karnataka.

Distance from Belgaum	48 km
Opening Time	07:00 am to 05:00 pm
Best Time to Visit	during monsoons
Things to do	Trekking, Surla Temple, explore the waterfall
Time Required to Explore	2 hours
Entry Fee	₹20

Spiritual Places

Belgaum is one of the best places for spirituality. The city has a lot of popular ancient temples and a few that are still unexplored. The Kapileshwar temple is one of those and it is said that the journey of the 12 Jyotirlingas is incomplete without visiting here.

Kapileshwar Temple

Known as the ‘Kashi of South”, it is believed that the journey of 12 Jyotirlingas will be incomplete if the devotees do not visit Kapileshwaar Temple in Belgaum.

The temple lies in the heart of Belagavi city and is a must-visit if you are visiting Belgaum during the Sawan month.

Distance from Belgaum	3 km from Belgaum Bus stop
Opening Time	06:00 am to 09:00 pm
Best Time to Visit	during Shravan and Shivratri
Things to do
Time Required to Explore	1 hours
Entry Fee	no entry fee

Kamala Narayana Temple

Kamala Narayana Temple was built in 1174 AD in the Kadamba Dynasty. If you have interest in history and culture of India, you’ll definitely like it.

Distance from Belgaum	48 km
Opening Time	06:00 am to 09:00 pm
Best Time to Visit	morning and evening
Things to do	explore the temple and its architecture
Time Required to Explore	1-2 hours
Entry Fee	no entry fee

Sri Sogala Someshwara Swami Gudi

The Sri Sogala Someshwara Swami Gudi temple is almost 63 km from Belgaum and it is an architectural marvel. The temple has beautifully carved statues on its wall.

Distance from Belgaum	62 km
Opening Time	6 am to 9 pm
Best Time to Visit	morning and evening
Things to do	explore the temple, Sogal Falls, trek, other temples
Time Required to Explore	1-2 hours
Entry Fee	no entry fee

Wildlife Sanctuaries

A few wildlife sanctuaries in Belgaum worth visiting:

Ghataprabha Bird Sanctuary

Just 40 km from Belgaum, it is a good place for a one-day trip to Belguam especially if you have kids, they are going to enjoy a lot.

Distance from Belgaum	66 km
Opening Time	06:00 am to 06:00 pm
Best Time to Visit	November to March
Things to do	photography, bird sighting
Time Required to Explore	2 to 3 hours
Entry Fee	₹50

Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary

Distance from Belgaum	53 km
Opening Time	8:30 am to 6 pm
Best Time to Visit	November to February
Things to do	explore the Barapede caves, wildlife sightseeing, photography, falls
Time Required to Explore	2-3 hours
Entry Fee	₹50

Other Places

Now the last category on our list of the best places near Belgaum for one day trip includes beautiful dams, offbeat places, museums, etc.

Habbanhatti

Distance from Belgaum	30 km
Opening Time	24 hours
Best Time to Visit	June to August
Things to do	visiting Lord Swaymbhu Maruti, Shri Poonamnath Maharaj math, Trekking, sightseeing
Time Required to Explore	2-3 hours hours
Entry Fee	no entry fee

Siddhagiri Museum

Distance from Belgaum	104 km
Opening Time	9:00 am to 6:30 pm
Best Time to Visit	All day
Things to do	temple, horror house, village
Time Required to Explore	1-2 hours
Entry Fee	no entry fee

Rakaskop Dam

Distance from Belgaum	21 km
Opening Time	after 4 pm when the sun starts to set
Best Time to Visit	May to September
Things to do	walk, sighseeing, time spend
Time Required to Explore	1-2 hours
Entry Fee	no entry fee

To Wrap up

These are all the 17 best places near Belgaum for one day trip. Apart from these, there are some other places also worth visiting. We’ll update the list from time to time and will let you know the beauty of Belgaum City.

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