Overview
Bijapur was the capital of the Adil Shahi dynasty from 1490 to 1686. The city is dotted with magnificent tombs, palaces, mosques, and fortified citadels.
Architecture · Budget Travel · Day Trips · History
Before you go
Culture
City of Adil Shahi monuments: tombs, mosques, palaces, and citadels.
Money
Entrance fees: Gol Gumbaz ₹25 (Indians) / ₹300 (foreigners); many sites are free. Thali meal at ₹32. Hotel rooms from ₹200 to ₹1500.
Safety
Drinking establishments can be squalid; bars on Station Road are more civilised.
Transport
Well connected by rail and road. Most sites covered on foot or auto rickshaw.