Belgaum, which was previously known as Belagavi is a city located in the state of Karnataka, India. It is a beautiful city which is located on the foothills of the Western Ghats. It got its name from Venugrama meaning Bamboo Village. Over the years, Belgaum had been known by different names : it was called as Belgav by Marathi people, Belgavi by Kannada people and Southern Karnataka people call it as Belgaum. It lies on the border of Indian state Maharashtra and Goa. It was proposed to be the second capital of Karnataka by the state Government. The weather of Belgaum is very pleasant, thanks to its hilly topography. Belgaum is a beautiful destination which is visited by thousands of tourist throughout the year. The major tourist attractions in Belgaum are the Belgaum Fort, which is an very important landmark, located right in the center of the city. As per the locals, the fort was once guarded by hungry crocodiles which habited in the water filled trenches. The other major attraction for visitors is the Gotak Falls, which is a 170 ft high waterfall, located at a distance of 60 km from Belgaum. Belgaum is a tourist destination famed for its historical monuments. The city is well connected with all major cities in India such as Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai and Mumbai. The major airlines which operates flights to and from Belgaum are Indigo airlines, Air India, Jet Airways, Jet Airlines and SpiceJet. Belguam airport is also known as Sambra airport. It is located at a distance of 10 km from the city center. The airport is well-connected with the rest of the city. The bus stand is located at a distance of 13 km while railway station is located at distance of 14 km from the airport. Find the best deals on Belgaum flight tickets on Via.com and book your flights at the lowest airfare along with benefits like instant confirmation, lowest convenience fee, airfare calendar and easy cancellation/refund.
