Once
you are done with the sightseeing of the Belgaum city, set out to
explore the excursions around Belgaum.
Gokak Falls (80 km)
In the Gokak falls, the Ghataprabha River creates a grand spectacle by
cascading down from a height of 170 feet. Remnants of ancient monuments
from the Chalukya era can be seen on either banks of the rocky gorge.
Yellamma Temple (80 km)
Yellamma temple located in Saundatti is the shrine of Renuka, the wife
of sage Jamadagni. The Yellamma Devi fair, held on many occasions
between October and February, is a major tourist attraction.
Kittur (44 km)
Kittur is famous for being the birthplace of Rani Chennamma who fought
against the colonial rule of the British in 1824. The Bassava temple
here contains inscriptions on stone, belonging to the 12th century.
Vajrapoha Falls (30 km)
Nestled amidst the green canopy of Western Ghats, the breathtaking
Vajrapoha falls is created by the River Mahadayi tumbling down from a
height of 60 meters into a rocky ravine.