Vijayapura (formerly called Bijapur), is located in the northern part of Karnataka; surrounded by Solapur on the North and Sangali on the North-West (both Maharashtra), Belagavi on the West, Bagalkote on the South, Kalaburgi on the East and by Raichur on the South-East.
Vijayapur was a gateway to the Deccan Sultanate which extended from North Karnataka to central India. Located in the historically rich Deccan, the city was established in the 10th-11th centuries by the Kalyani Chalukyas and was ruled by various dynasties including the Adil Shahi kings who have had a major influence on the region. It is dotted with mosques, mausoleums, palaces, fortifications, watchtowers, and strong gateways, with the massive Gol Gumbaz dominating the landscape for miles around. Vijayapura itself has over 50 mosques, more than 20 tombs and a number of palaces.
Under the Adil Shahi kings, Vijayapura became a culturally rich kingdom and attracted scholars, musicians, artists etc from far and wide including Persia and Arabia. The Mushaira or poetic symposium is believed to have originated here, and later travelled to North India
Download the Android App to the ‘Audio Tour Guide’ developed by Department of Tourism Vijayapura.
For further information, visit Vijayapura Tourism Website & the Official District Website.
Check here to Know More About Places to Visit in Vijayapura
Fast Facts
When to go: September to February is the best time. Can be visited all year round.
Tourism offices:
Department of Tourism, Government of Karnataka
Deputy Director’s Office
Block 1, Tourist Plaza, Indi Road,
Opposite Dr. B.R Ambedkar Stadium, Vijayapura
Tel: +91-8352-250359
Cell: +91-9880248139
Tourist Information Officer
Cell: +91-8095658443
District Tourism Consultant
Cell: +91-7353269510
KSTDC Tourist Office
Hotel Mayura Adil Shahi
Station Road, Vijayapura
Cell: +91-89706500313
Website: www.kstdc.co