The city of Bijapur is located at a distance of 530 kilometers from the city of Bangalore in Karnataka, South India. There is something special about the way most of the buildings in the area represent Islamic architecture in some form or the other. Bijapur was the capital of emperor Adil Shah's kingdom. Your India tourist guide and tour operator ensures that you enjoy your vacations and tours to Bijapur, India.

According to historical records the Chalukya rulers founded the city of Bijapur sometime in between the 10th and the 11th centuries. At that point of time Bijapur was called Vijaypur. The Yadava rulers controlled this region for a little while. Later Allauhdin Khilji conquered this region. Khilji could maintain this part of his kingdom for long. The Bahamani kings took over Vijaypura and Adil Shah established his capital at Bijapur. The chapter of Bahamani rule in the history of Bijapur is regarded as the best period as it was during this period that most of the monuments were constructed.

If you love to tour places of historical and cultural interest then perhaps Bijapur is a wonderful place to begin with, in fact Bijapur, India has several places of historical interest that you may tour to during your vacations and tours to this ancient city.

The different tourist destinations that you may tour during your vacations to Bijapur in South India include the Gol Gumbaz, Sat Manzil, Jal Manzil, Malik-e-Maidan, Ibrahim Roza, Upli Burj and the Asar Mahal.

Apart from going on tours to the above-mentioned places you may also enjoy excursions to a number of places of tourist interest around Bijapur in India. These are Gulbarga, Basavana, Aihole, Badami, Kundalasangama and Bagevadi.

You must ensure that during your vacations to Bijapur in South India your South India tour package must include a visit to the Gol Gumbaz, that is the most frequented tourist destination in Bijapur, India. The Gol Gumbaz is the most prominent and largest dome in India. The Gol Gumbaz also has the distinction of being the second largest dome in the world, the largest being the St. Basilica's dome in Rome. You must visit this dome during your vacations and tours to Bijapur, India. This dome was constructed during the reign of the rulers of the Adil Shahi dynasty. The dome at Gol Gumbaz has been constructed in such a manner that the dome stands without any support. This dome is also called the 'whispering dome'.

Sat Manzil in Bijapur is another place of tourist interest that your India tour guide offers you in most of the tour packages to Bijapur, India. This seven-storied watchtower was constructed by Mohammed Adil Shah near the Gagan Mahal. This watchtower was constructed in such a manner that it provided a clear view of the forts bastions and moat. Though this monument is in ruins, it is still worth a visit.

Another monument Jal Manzil, located close to the Sat Manzil is a palace that has a huge water tank that was meant to be a part of the women's quarters.
Ibrahim Roza is the tomb of Sultan Ibrahim II that is an example of remarkable architectural and engineering skill. This tomb has minarets, parapet cornices and cupolas that complement its splendor and beauty. The Malik-e-Maidan is probably the largest bell-metal canon that one can find in the world. This canon was affixed and mounted to its present position by the Sultan Adil Shah.

Thus you can visit all the above mentioned tourist destinations in Bijapur and offer Vacations India an opportunity to provide you with all the relevant details that will help you choose the ideal place where you may spend your vacations. Your India Tourist Guide offers you tour packages that suit your convenience and pocket.