Caught a train from dadar to reach Bijapur. @9.30pm slept through the night, for fresh start to the day.
Day 1
Auto Rickshaw
We headed to get fresh at hotel for the day of excursion.
Sight Seeing
The district headquarters of Karnataka state’s Bijapur district is sometimes referred to as Vijayapura. It serves as the administrative centre for Bijapur Taluka, we roamed for 2 days and tried as much as possible to cover this beautiful city
Worship
The 85-foot (26 m) tall statue of Lord Shiva installed by the T.K. Patil Banakatti Charitable Trust in Vijayapura at Shivapur on Sindagi Road is gradually developing as a pilgrimage place.1,500 tonnes statue considered as the second biggest statue.
Monument
Gol Gumbaz is the crypt of Mohammed Adil Shah, who was the Sultan of Bijapur. He was the seventh ruler of Adil Shah Dynasty. This magnificent monument was constructed by the architect Yaqut of Dabul, in the year 1656.
Worship
Built by Ali Adil Shah to celebrate his victory in the Battle of Talikota, it is one of the first mosques in India. This Masjid is spread over 10810 sq m and displays fine architecture with the twin minarets and beautiful arches and the dome.
Monument
Also known as The Taj Mahal of the Deccan, it is home to the remains of the Adil Shah ruler Ibrahim Adil Shah II and his wife Taj Sultana. It was designed by Malik Sandal with a mosque to the right and a tomb to the left.
Monument
With its own surrounding walls and a moat, The Citadel houses palaces, gardens and halls from the Adil Shahi Dynasty. It is mostly dilapidated. Also MalikeMaidan and its cannon.
Monument
Built in the 16th century by Hyder Khan, Upli Buruj or Upli Burj is basically a watchtower that stands at a height of 24 meters. The tower has two massive cannons placed at the top and offers a panoramic view of the city below.
Monument
Built in 1672 AD by Adil Shah II, Bara Kaman is an unfinished structure situated in Bijapur which is a mausoleum of 12 beautiful arches. The structure was supposed to have twelve arches vertically and horizontally surrounding the mausoleum.
Auto Rickshaw
We ended day 1 and after refreshments and good sleep next day we headed back for day 2 excursion
Day 2
Worship
Shri Siddeshwar is main deity of this temple. Who is an incarnation of Lord Shiva
Worship
Built by Muhammad Adil Shah in 1640s, it serves as a place of worship for Muslim devotees, originally meant to be a Hall of Justice. Persian architecture is displayed here in the upper storey where women are not allowed.
Monument
Built by Adil Shah I in 1561, Gagan Mahal, also known as Heavenly Mahal (Sky Mahal) is famous for its architectural finesse and design. Boasting of three arches, the two-storeyed monuments had the Darbar Hall on the ground floor.
Worship
Saath Kabar literally translates to sixty graves and has a very tragic story behind it. It is believed that the army chief of Adil Shah II's court killed his 63 wives in cruel jealousy that they might remarry after he died in the battle with Shivaji.
Day 3
