Rajhansgad Yellur Fort, 40 min (15.2 km)via GSS Gogte College Rd(from Belgavi).
Rajhunsgad is surrounded by greenery of farms and fields with rice as a major crop. Yellurgad (Yellur Fort) located within the vicinity of Belagavi Taluka, on hillock with a breathtaking view.
It is situated nearly 2,500 ft (762 m) above sea level.
According to sources, this Fort dates back to history many centuries ago among different kingdom and its rulers including the Yadavas, Hoysalas, Bahamani, Adilshahi, Peshwas-Marathas.
The fort on top of hill is visible from almost all areas of Belagavi.
It is also believed that there existed a secret tunnel from the Belagavi fort upto Rajhunsgad during the ancient period.
In this fort, a beautiful Temple of ‘Lord Shiva’ is situated where most of the people staying in and around the villages of this fort visit and pray every Monday.
There is Well of sweet water on top of this hill.
It is infact an admirable archeology of the past architects and rulers.
An awesome view of Belgaum City can be had from this fort.
One can reach Rajhunsgad village on the foot of this hill via- Desur village or from Yellur & Sulga and then climb the fort on kutcha road. Experienced riders can reach upto the entrance of the fort on top on Motorcycles but this path (kutcha road) is too steep for motorcycles. However, this is an excellent place for Trekking.On an interaction with Sri.Siddharth Hiremath (Poojari) of this Shiva temple in the fort told us that, This Fort in spite of having a rich historic relevance is always neglected by administration. The temple’s maintenance cost is mainly borne by the people of surrounding villages of Rajhunsgad, Sulga, and Yellur etc.Recommended Duration-1h 30 minHours
Timings-
Sunday 12am - 12am
Monday 12am - 12am
Tuesday 12am - 12am
Wednesday-12am - 12am
Thursday-12am - 12am
Friday 12am - 12am
Saturday-12am - 12am
Rajhunsgad is surrounded by greenery of farms and fields with rice as a major crop. Yellurgad (Yellur Fort) located within the vicinity of Belagavi Taluka, on hillock with a breathtaking view.
It is situated nearly 2,500 ft (762 m) above sea level.
According to sources, this Fort dates back to history many centuries ago among different kingdom and its rulers including the Yadavas, Hoysalas, Bahamani, Adilshahi, Peshwas-Marathas.
The fort on top of hill is visible from almost all areas of Belagavi.
It is also believed that there existed a secret tunnel from the Belagavi fort upto Rajhunsgad during the ancient period.
In this fort, a beautiful Temple of ‘Lord Shiva’ is situated where most of the people staying in and around the villages of this fort visit and pray every Monday.
There is Well of sweet water on top of this hill.
It is infact an admirable archeology of the past architects and rulers.
An awesome view of Belgaum City can be had from this fort.
One can reach Rajhunsgad village on the foot of this hill via- Desur village or from Yellur & Sulga and then climb the fort on kutcha road. Experienced riders can reach upto the entrance of the fort on top on Motorcycles but this path (kutcha road) is too steep for motorcycles. However, this is an excellent place for Trekking.On an interaction with Sri.Siddharth Hiremath (Poojari) of this Shiva temple in the fort told us that, This Fort in spite of having a rich historic relevance is always neglected by administration. The temple’s maintenance cost is mainly borne by the people of surrounding villages of Rajhunsgad, Sulga, and Yellur etc.Recommended Duration-1h 30 minHours
Timings-
Sunday 12am - 12am
Monday 12am - 12am
Tuesday 12am - 12am
Wednesday-12am - 12am
Thursday-12am - 12am
Friday 12am - 12am
Saturday-12am - 12am
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