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| About: |
| Constructed across Ghataprabha River, Hidkal Dam is situated at Hukkeri in Belgaum district in the state of Karnataka, India.Also known as Raja Lakhamgowda Dam, this dam site is important because many fossils have been revealed in nearby areas. The dam site draws not only tourists but also archeologists.Situated in Gokak taluk about 40 KM from Belagaavi.Bar-headed geese have arrive at the Ghataprabha near the Hidkal dam here. These water birds (Anser indicus) from Central Asia have been visiting Indian wetlands for long. Normally, they take off during non-breeding period, cross the mighty Himalayas and camp in Assam, northern Burma, wetlands of Pakistan and parts of India, including Hidkal near here and at Magadi in Gadag district.About 20 migratory bird species visit the Ghataprabha-Hidkal belt every year, attracting birdwatchers from various places across the district. |
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| District: Belgaum District |
| Nearest City: Belgaum |
| Best time to visit: Rainy season |
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| History: |
| Hidkal dam was constructed in the year 1977 with an estimated cost of Rs. 9.47 crores. Area irrigated under this is 13400 hectors, situated in Gokak taluk about 40 KM from Belagaavi. |
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| FORT:Belguam fort takes center stage. Who can resist to stroll around this interesting pre Muslim monument? where mosques and temples coexist in perfect harmony. At the very entrance, you will find two shrines, one dedicated to the elephant God Ganapathi, and the other to the Goddess Durga. KAMALA BASTI:Within the walls of the fort is the late Chalukya style, of which the Kamala Basti with Neminatha idol in black stone should not be missed. The masterpiece here is the “Mukhamantapa” with a well executed lotus on its ceiling. Coming out after your sojourn at the fort, you have a wide choice of temples and churches to visit. ST. MARY’S CHURCH:Of the churches, the st. Mary’s church awes one with its imposing gothic stone structure built in 1869. Light filters through the gorgeous stained glass windows and doors to enhance the fine Biblical drawings on the walls. You could take time to visit the St. Xavier’s church ( the oldest ), st. Anthony’s church, the cathedral of Our Lady and Methodist church. VAJRAPOHA FALLS:Situated amidst enchanting hilly surroundings of the Jamboti forest is a fine spot. To reach it one has to travel from Jamboti upto a point four km beyond Chapoli and then cross the river (only in December and January) Mahadayi twice (in between is a small hill) finally leading to an elevated flat hillock. Here the river Mahadayi flowing in a serpentine fashion takes a first jump from a height of about 60 meters. |
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| Nearest Railway Station:Belgaum is connected by rail to Bangalore (via Londa), Bombay(via Miraj), Vasco da Gama. |
| Nearest Airport:Sambra Airport which is 10Kms from Belgaum City |
| Road Transport: Bangalore (502 Kms), Bombay (550 Kms),Panji-Goa (150 Kms) |
| Nearest Visiting places: |
| Kapileshwara TempleBhartinand swamiji math, InchalSogal Someshwar Temple in Bailhongal talukKitturShri Renuka Yellamma Temple, near SaundattiHidkal DamVajrapoha Falls |
| Nearest Petrol Pump: |
| Belgaum |
| Hotels/Lodge/Accommodation: |
| Hotel Sanman Deluxe Hotel Sanman Deluxe is a business hotel located at Belgaum (Karnataka, India) at 1.5 kms from Station and Bus Depot and 15 kms from Airport. |
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| Mineral Water ,food , clothes. |
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| Police Station:100 |
| Nearest Hospital:Many hospitals in Belgaum itself. |
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