Region: Karnataka · India
Where to stay in Belgaum
Belgaum is a city in Karnataka, India, home to about 488,000 people.
- Nearest airport
- IXG12 km · Belagavi Airport
- Currency
- INRIndian rupee
- Time zone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Plugs
- C, D · 230 V
- Emergency
- 100
- Language
- English, Hindi
About
About Belgaum
Belgaum, officially known as Belagavi (also Belgaon), is a city in the Indian state of Karnataka located near its northern western border in the Western Ghats. It is the administrative headquarters of the eponymous Belagavi division and Belagavi district.
Belgaum got its name from Venugrama, meaning "bamboo village". The most ancient place in Belgaum district is Halsi, once the capital of a dynasty of nine Kadamba kings. In 1776 the city was overrun by Hyder Ali of Mysore, but was retaken by the Peshwa with British assistance. In 1818 it was handed over to the British East India Company, and made district of Sangli state. The weather of Belgaum is pleasant, owing to its hilly topography. Summers (April–June) are mildly hot and winters are cool (November–February). It experiences heavy southwestern monsoon rains during July–September.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Belgaum
See
Belgaum is famous for its temples and the religious-minded traveler could find a number of temples here, the main ones being Kamal Basti (in Belgaum Fort) Kapileshwar temple, Shani temple and the Maruti Temple. The Masjid-Sata mosque, which dates back to the 16th century AD, the Mahadeva temple with its beautiful gardens, the St. Mary's Church of England, St. Xavier's Church, Catholic Cathedral and St. Anthony's Church, all lie within the lush green environs of the Cantonment.
- Killa Lake
- Mahipalgad
- Suvarna Vidhana Soudha
- Tillari Dam
- Kamal Basadi
- Chikki Basadi
Do
- Kittur Rani Chennamma Zoological Park
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Where to stay
Hotels in Belgaum
6 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield by Marriott Belagavi | 8.3 km | |
| Native By Chancery Hotels | 3.4 km | |
| OYO 23051 Hotel Surya Y Niwas OYO Rooms | 1.3 km | |
| OYO Townhouse 253 Ram Nagar OYO Rooms | 2.4 km | |
| Regenta Resort Belagavi | 13.0 km | |
| UK 27 the Fern Belagavi | 2.2 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Belgaum
Belgaum has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. April is the warmest month, with average highs of 36 °C; July is the wettest, with about 319 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Public holidays in India, 2026
Shops and offices may close on these dates.
Getting there
Getting to Belgaum: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Belagavi Airport (IXG), about 12 km from the city centre in a straight line; Manohar International Airport (GOX, 70 km) and Hubballi Airport (HBX, 83 km) are also within reach.
Getting around
Belgaum has excellent city bus connectivity and also for the rural area around Belgaum, the charges are nominal around ₹10 from one end to the other part of the city. Private and government buses also provide transport for commuting between Hubli, Dharwad, Goa, and other nearby places. This is cheap way of transport between attractions. Though not metered always it would be wise to ask the approximate amount from a local. Normally, taxis are not needed unless you plan to go way out of the city. If you want to move around in city, Autos and buses are good enough.
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IXG · Belagavi Airport
GOX · Manohar International Airport
HBX · Hubballi Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Belgaum
Eat
The cuisine has a mixed flavour of central (Marathi)and north Indian flavours. This would be the place to try Chats and other Maharashtrian delicacies in Karnataka. Solkadi, a drink made from Kokam fruits, is also a Goan import goes well with fish. Belgaum's famous sweet, Kunda, is available in all major sweet shops.
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Questions
Belgaum: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Belgaum?
Belgaum has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. April is the warmest month, with average highs of 36 °C; July is the wettest, with about 319 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Belgaum?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Belagavi Airport (IXG), about 12 km from the city centre in a straight line; Manohar International Airport (GOX, 70 km) and Hubballi Airport (HBX, 83 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Belgaum?
Indian rupee (INR).
Nearby
Destinations near Belgaum
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; public holidays from python-holidays (MIT); places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.