Exploring the Historic City of Bijapur: A Two-Hour Walking Tour
This two-hour walking tour of Bijapur, Karnataka, India, will take you through the city's rich history and culture.
The tour will begin at the Gol Gumbaz, located at 16.827° N, 75.717° E. This iconic structure is the mausoleum of Mohammed Adil Shah, the seventh ruler of the Adil Shahi dynasty. The building is renowned for its unique architecture, with its four minarets and a dome that is second only to St. Peter's Basilica in Rome in size.
Next, you will head to the Ibrahim Rauza, located at 16.827° N, 75.717° E. This is a beautiful 16th-century mosque and tomb complex, built by Ibrahim Adil Shah II. The complex is known for its intricate carvings and beautiful gardens.
From there, you will head to the Upli Buruj, located at 16.827° N, 75.717° E. This is a 16th-century tower, built by Ali Adil Shah I. The tower is known for its unique architecture, with its four minarets and a dome that is second only to St. Peter's Basilica in Rome in size.
Next, you will head to the Bara Kaman, located at 16.827° N, 75.717° E. This is a 16th-century mausoleum, built by Ali Adil Shah I. The mausoleum is known for its intricate carvings and beautiful gardens.
From there, you will head to the Jami Masjid, located at 16.827° N, 75.717° E. This is a 16th-century mosque, built by Ali Adil Shah I. The mosque is known for its intricate carvings and beautiful gardens.
Next, you will head to the Malik-e-Maidan, located at 16.827° N, 75.717° E. This is a 16th-century cannon, built by Ali Adil Shah I. The cannon is known for its unique design and is the largest cannon in the world.
From there, you will head to the Anand Mahal, located at 16.827° N, 75.717° E. This is a 17th-century palace, built by Ali Adil Shah II. The palace is known for its intricate carvings and beautiful gardens.
Finally, you will head to the Gagan Mahal, located at 16.827° N, 75.717° E. This is a 16th-century palace, built by Ali Adil Shah I. The palace is known for its intricate carvings and beautiful gardens.
Along the way, you can stop for some shopping and eating. For shopping, you can visit the local markets, such as the Bijapur Market (16.827° N, 75.717° E) and the Bijapur Shopping Complex (16.827° N, 75.717° E). For eating, you can visit the local restaurants, such as the Bijapur Restaurant (16.827° N, 75.717° E) and the Bijapur Cafe (16.827° N, 75.717° E).
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World Trails Pvt. ltd
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Monks on Wheels
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