The fort, the cannons, palaces in ruins, the magnificent tombs
and the massive monuments, all combine to make a visit to the one-time
capital of the Bahamani and Barid Shahi dynasties, truly memorable.
The most converient way to begin your sightseeing is from the Bidar Fort.
Five darwazas (gates) with imposing bastions lead into a little town nestling within the ramparts.
Enter from the Gumbad Darwaza and steps lead you
South India Luxury Tours Packages Bidar Karnataka - The royal residence has elaborately carved wooden
pillars, Persian couplets engraved in encaustic tiles and exquisite nother-of-pearl
inlay work.
Near the palace are the royal kitchens and the royal baths.
Further on are the ladies' apartments with a sixteen columned prayer hall built in 14323.
South India Luxury Tours Packages Bidar Karnataka - The Solah Kambah Masjid as it is popularly known, is the oldest Muslim building in Bidar and one of the largest in India.
Not to be missed
are the Gagan Mahal, the Diwan-E-Am where the fabulous turquoise throne
once rested, the takhat Mahal, the Royal Pavilion, the Hazar Kothari and
the Naubat Khana.
The interiors of the tombs are adorned with well - preserved paintings that are excellent examples of medieval Muslim art.
The outer
walls are decorated in title work. Right in the heart Bidar town stands
the Chaubaara a 71 foot tower.
You can have a splendid view from the top of the Chubara. The Madrasa
of Mahamud Gawan is anoteh important building in Bidar.
Destination Travel Guide Bidar - Architecturally similar to the Madrasa at Fez, this university was once a renowned centre of learning, attracting scholars fro all over the Muslim world.
Destination Travel Guide Bidar - The rock
temple at Narasimha Zarni is also worth a visit.
Situated in a big cave, the temple is carved into the plateau and to
approach the deity, you'll have to wade through water.
While in Bidar, don't forget to visit Basavakalyan - 80 kms away.
Earlier known as Kalyani, Destination Travel Guide Bidar, this was the capital of the later chalukayas in the 10th Century.
Embracing a large area, this ancient town.
"Surpassed in beauty and splendour all other cities in the world".
It became famous as a centre of
wealth and prosperity, a seat of learning an abode of spiritual wisdom.
Contact us for Prior Booking at our 24 Hours desk on the following mobile Nos: +91-99428 99555 , 98424 30308 , 99425 87000 . Email Id : info@pearlsholidays.com, Fax No: 0422 - 2331605.
