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Koppal is located in the Indian state of Karnataka. The town of Koppal is a very important tourist destination in the entire state, and tourists visit this place regularly in order to catch a glimpse of the various temples present in the region. Koppal is located in the Koppal district, which lies along central Karnataka, some distance away from Andhra Pradesh. There are many places of interest in the town of Koppal and tourists flock to this region in order to mainly visit the famous temples present here. These temples are all historically rich structures that can that interests every traveler visiting the place. While traveling to the town of Koppal, you should visit the Mahadeva temple, which is a very famous temple located in the region. The Kasivisveswara temple located in Koppal is another famous temple that dates back to the times of the Chalukya Empire. There are many other temples in the town of Koppal built by Chalukyan kings of yore. These temples or at least the famous ones among them are the Dodda Basappa Temple, the Sarasvati Temple, the Amritesvara temple, the Siddhesvara temple and the Mahadeva temple. All these temples are engineering marvels carved out of pure sandstone.

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Category : Historical

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 583231

STD Code: 8539

Info Website: http://www.koppal.nic.in/

Best Time to Visit:  October – March

HistoryEdit

The history of Koppal can be traced back to the kingdoms of Shathavahanas, Gangas, Hoysalas and Chalukya Dynasties. The name of the district i.e. “KOPPAL” is found in the poetic work of the great poet Kavirajamarga (During King Nrupathunga’s time of 814-878 A.D.) as “VIDITHA MAHA KOPANA NAGARA”. During Ashoka’s period, the Jainism gained greater momentum in this region. Therefore, it was called “Jainkashi”. In twelth century A.D. Veerashaivaism of Social Reformer Basaveshwara became popular. The present Gavi Math of Koppal has great attraction. Anegundi of Gangavathi Taluk was the first capital of great Vijayanagara Dynasty. The old palace and fort still exist where annual festival called “Anegundi Utsava” is being celebrated in a befitting manner every year. The other important historical places of Koppal district are Itagi, Kukanoor, Madinoor, Indrakeela Parvatha, Kanakagiri, Pura, Chikkabenakal, Hirebenakal & Huligi.

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By Air : There is no airport in Koppal. The closest airport to Koppal is Hubli and at a Distance of 154kms

By Train : Koppal is well connected to other major cities of the country via regular trains.

By BUS : Many buses ply to the town of Koppal, from nearby cities and towns to places from all across the state. Buses are the main mode of transport as Koppal has a well established bus terminus and it is an important tourist destination and hot spot. Buses to the town of Koppal are available from the cities and towns of Bangalore, Hyderabad, Hubli, Goa, Mysore, Raichur, Bikapur and Bagalkot. Regular buses to the town of Koppal are also available from the towns of Belgaum, Davanagere, Dharwad, Bellary, Bidar and Mangalore. Buses are available in semi deluxe and deluxe modes and luxury buses are also available from the major cities to the town of Koppal. Bus fares may range around Rs 100 to 600, depending on the distance covered. Air conditioned buses may cost more.

By Taxi : Taxis and Auto rickshaws are easily available for moving about in the city.

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Budget  – Up to Rs. 800

• Hotel B S Pawar Grand ; National Highway 63, Diwator Nagar, Koppal, Karnataka 583231. ; Ph – 085 39 221757 ; Facilities – Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Air conditioning, Elevators, Laundry, Parking.

Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

• Hotel Srinivas Residency ; National Highway 63, Sadashiva Nagar, Koppal, Karnataka 583231. ; Ph – 095 35 243598 ; Facilities – Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Air conditioning, Conference facilities, Elevators, Parking, 24-Hour Security, Banquet facilities.

Deluxe – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

• Shri Mata Hotel ; National Highway 63, Diwator Nagar, Koppal, Karnataka 583231. ; Ph – N.A. ; Facilities – Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Air conditioning, Conference facilities, Elevators, Laundry, Parking.

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Safety / WarningEdit

• Beware of pickpockets as Koppal is a major tourist city in India.

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• Ambulance : 102
• Fire Brigade : 101
• Police : 100

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