TOP 5 Tourist places in Bidar

THE TOP 5 TOURIST PLACES IN BIDAR

1  Bidar fort

           Bidar Fort stands tall with pride of historical significance and architectural brilliance in the city of Bidar in Karnataka. A favourite tourist spot in the state, the majestic fort is one of the nostalgic throwbacks to the opulent past of India. People come to visit this place to witness a glimpse of the mighty South Indian dynasties that ruled over Deccan. Now a deserted place, it still boasts of its intimidating bastions, fortifications, moating and the colourful royal palaces and museums which the visitors can witness to have a taste of the past. Entry is free for all and photography is allowed so you can capture the experience of your walk down the lane of history forever.

             The actual origin of Bidar Fort has been lost in time, like many other ancient forts of India. The old city of Bidar is said to be the home of Vidur, the uncle of the Pandavas in the story of Mahabharat. However, it saw prosperity during the middle ages as the capital and seat of power of the Bahmani dynasty. As per that folklore, the glorious fort has a colourful past and has seen the rise and fall of a good many ruling families of South India - Satvahanas, Chalukyas, Rashtrakutas, Kakatiyas and Yadavas are the more known names among them. Later it fell into the hands of the Sultanates, Mughals, Nizams; and over the years it has seen renovation, development and enrichment of its constructional beauty.

2 Rangin Mahel

          Rangin Mahal which is one of the integral parts of the Bidar Fort, is located in the state of Karnataka. It was built in the year 1524 by the Bidar rulers. The Mahal is also titled as the colored Mahal as it is decorated with tiles of diverse colors which can be depicted from the existed traces within the area of the fort. 

       In the present day scenario, the Mahal is being used by the administration for the tourists. In order to preserve it, the state government rebuilt some of the deteriorated parts. It has been managed by the ASI and tourists will need to take special permission to enter the interior of the fort. Easy access to the place from various places of Karnataka also makes it appropriate to be used for tourism purpose. Apart from that its historical and architectural importance add to its tourism value significantly. So being an important historical architecture figure, Rangain Mahal even today depicts the beauty of the era gone by and due to its presence, one can still soak in the glory that once the Mahal witnessed.

3 Chaukhandi Bidar

chaunkhandi Bidar

                   Chaukhandi of Hazrat Khalil Ullah is a tomb worked out of appreciation for Hazrat Khalil Ullah. He was the profound consultant of Sultan Ahmed Shah, a Mughal ruler. This two-storeyed structure is an octagonal formed tomb, which is found 4 km far from Bidar.

4 GuruNanak Jhira Bidar

GuruNanak Jhira Bidar

 This Gurudwara came into existence after the independence of India in 1948. The Gurudwara consists of Darbar Sahib with beautiful Paalki (palanquin) of Marble (Sang Marmar) , adjacent to it a big Diwan Hall and Langar Hall is situated. Also Sukhaasan Room (Rest room for Guru Granth Sahib Ji) and Likhari Room, where all donations are accepted and receipts are issued, has been constructed.

          In front of Gurudwara stairs a beautiful Sarover (Sacred Tank) for Gents and ladies separately has been built, in which water of Sri Nanak Jhira (Water Spring) has been directed for pilgrims to have a holy dip and excess water is released for agriculture Purposes

5 Ashtur  Bahmani tombs Bidar

astur tombs bidar

Ashtur village near Bidar is the place where the tombs of the later Bahmani Sultans are present, it is situated around 4 Km outside the Bidar city. We need to pass through the Dulhan Darwaza outside the city. There are eight tombs of the kings of the Bahmani family in this area.