GulbargaAlong with its collection of templeshistoric in origin, a majestic fortand spell binding mausoleum,Gulbagra has a number of localdelicacies on offer - all to enticeyou to this charming city.

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Founded by the Bahmani Sultans in the 14thcentury, the city of Gulbarga, recentlyrenamed as Kalburgi (land of stones) haswitnessed the twists and turns of history,just like the markings of a typical Indian city.Having its name derived from the Persianlanguage, where ‘Gul’ stands for rose and‘Barga’ for leaf, and constructed in the shapeof “Roseleaf”, this place justifies itself as aland of lavish living. Gulbarga’s old fort has anumber of interesting buildings, imposingtombs of Bahmani Kings and around 15towers that are inspired from the Islamicarchitecture. Those of you who have an eyefor detail will learn that the architecture ofthe Jama Masjid reflects the same style asthe one followed in the great mosque inCordoba, Spain. Chor Gumbad is one of themost prominent attractions of this city. It isbuilt atop the hill and is located on the westside of Gulbarga Fort. This victorymonument is a beautiful piece ofarchitecture and must be visited. Devotees

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and Tourists can visit places of worshipincluding the Sharana BasaveshwaraTemple and Hazrat Khwaja Bande NawazMausoleum (where marbles are known forthe poetry they do). And, once done with allthe sightseeing, they can enjoy the sweetand spicy yummylicious local snacks likeMalpuri, Jolada Rotti, Tahari and HooranaHolige.This city witnesses a dry climate withtemperatures ranging from 8 to 45 degreecelsius. From late February to mid June arethe summer months in the region. The besttime to visit this city can be the months ofOctober and November, when the weatheris pleasant.  

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JanPleasant weather. Carry Light woollen.Max:27.600000381469727°C

Min:19.899999618530273°C

Rain: 0.0mm

FebCold weather. Carry Heavy woollen.Max: 23.0°C Min:

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MarCold weather. Carry Heavy woollen,umbrella.

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AprPleasant weather. Carry Light woollen.Max:33.400001525878906°C

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MayPleasant weather. Carry Light woollen,umbrella.Max:28.399999618530273°C

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JunPleasant weather. Carry Light woollen,umbrella.Max:23.899999618530273°C

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JulCold weather. Carry Heavy woollen,umbrella.Max:20.600000381469727°C

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Rain: 108.0mm

AugCold weather. Carry Heavy woollen,umbrella.Max:23.100000381469727°C

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Rain: 141.0mm

SepCold weather. Carry Heavy woollen,umbrella.Max:19.299999237060547°C

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OctPleasant weather. Carry Light woollen,umbrella.

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Max:28.100000381469727°C

Min:23.600000381469727°C

Rain: 105.0mm

NovPleasant weather. Carry Light woollen.Max:26.299999237060547°C

Min: 23.0°C Rain: 18.0mm

DecCold weather. Carry Heavy woollen.Max: 21.5°C Min:

14.800000190734863°C

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What To

SEE5 Sights

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1 Shri Sai Mandir

Sri Sai Mandir, Narayanpet, AndhraPradesh, India

2 Gulbarga Fort

Gulbarga, Karnataka, India

TheGulbarga fort is the obvious place to start ahistorical journey; it looks strong, thoughdesolate. Originally built by one RajaGulchand and later fortified by AlauddinHasan Bahman Shah (1347-1358), it has 15towers and 26 guns. A thick double wall withmassive bastions encloses it. The fort issurrounded by a moat in which cowherdswash buffaloes and tonga-wallahs theircarriages. Within the fort lies the massivecitadel called Bala Hissar, hewn from blackstone. It has semi-circular turrets on thesides and corners. Atop it is an old cannonthat is nearly 25 ft long. The Jami Masjid,which resembles the Great Mosque ofCordoba in Spain, is an elegant structurewith wide arches. Built in 1367, it’s one ofthe earliest mosques in South India. Northof the fort is the 14th-century Shah BazaarMosque and the 15th-century Dargah ofSheik Siraj-ud-din Junaidi, the religiousteacher of Alauddin Shah Bahmani.

3 Government Museum

Pantheon Rd, Egmore, Chennai600008 Tamil Nadu, India

4 Gulbarga Art Gallary

5 Siddayappa Temple

Where To

Eat5 Places

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1 Maharaja Sweet House

Pal Complex, Opp.city Bus Stand,S.b.temple Road, S B Temple RoadGulbarga, Gulbarga - 585102

+91-718505-2680

2 Baskin Robbins

SH 10, Gulburga, Karnataka, India

3 Maikhana Bar AndRestaurant

Gulbarga, Karnataka, India

4 Safari Dhaba

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5 Mohan Restaurant

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SeeA: Shri Sai MandirB: Gulbarga FortC: Government MuseumD: Gulbarga Art GallaryE: Siddayappa Temple

AccommodationF: Hotel Heritage InnG: Sun International HotelH: SaiDatta Lodge not interestedI: Hotel Heritage InnJ: Sun International HotelK: SaiDatta Lodge not interestedL: Hotel Heritage InnM: Sun International HotelN: SaiDatta Lodge not interested

FoodO: Maharaja Sweet HouseP: Baskin RobbinsQ: Maikhana Bar And RestaurantR: Safari DhabaS: Mohan Restaurant