Bijapur, the capital of Adil-shahs and Bahmanis. It rests majestically in North Karnataka.You'll probably want to re-think the train journey from Bangalore to Bijapur. It takes ages and rarely is on time! But the quaint little town makes up for any flaws you find, while travelling up there. Famous for its architectural wonder – the gol gumbaz, Bijapur exudes exuberance in its other monuments too. Poetic, royal and captivating – you'll find Jamia masjid, the Ibrahim-Roza, the fort walls, the water-tank, the little-ornamental mahals that border the tiny lanes in Bijapur a treat to watch. The main market, the joLa-rotti, the Shiv mandir add a little touch of today to the aged Bijapur. Not far from Bijapur is Rakkasathangadi – where the famous Talikota war was fought. Look around and you'll see 500 years of history, architecture and culture – thrown in to make a memorable recipe. Watch out for spicy food, some touts, and do try their yummy signature sweets at the sweet meat stall. I'm going to bet that you'll be buying a gandhi-topi as a souvenir from Bijapur. Well, i certainly did.
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