| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 5.56 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 52.13 |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 3.33 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 0.22 |
| Eggs (12) | USD 0.84 |
| 1 Pair of Jeans | USD 35.99 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 413.51 |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting | USD 1.66 |
| 1 Pair of men leather shoes | USD 37.83 |
| Lettuce | USD 0.46 |
India is truly a gem in terms of its long history and interesting culture. One of the biggest countries in Asia, India has several great places for tourists to see and enjoy. Sticking to the well-known towns like Kolkata (Calcutta), Delhi and Mumbai – however beautiful these may be – would just be a huge mistake. One place that should not be missed out on in this vast country is the city of Bijapur. Conveniently equipped with its own airport, cheap flights to Bijapur are not hard to come by.
Bijapur has been around since the 11th century and was only taken over by the British in the mid-1800s. With such rich history, one can expect to see wonders when visiting this town. Most tourists would choose to check out the Gol Gumbaz first, though. This gigantic mausoleum features the burial site of Adil Shah and the Whispering Gallery. The Ibrahim Rauza Tomb is another must-see. Aside from the breathtaking architecture, the well-manicured gardens before it remind one of Elizabethan manors in England. History buffs should also go to the Sherza Burj where the Malik-e-Maidan can be found. That is the biggest medieval cannon in the whole wide world. Saat Kabar, the dark tourist spot, is not as amazing as the other Bijapur destinations but has a horrifying story behind it.
Since a huge chunk of India’s population is Hindi, expect to find dozens of temples for various deities. Surprisingly, there are several mosques in town as well, built thousands of years ago, with a mix of Hindi and Moslem design. Hotels in Bijapur would be a bit more expensive from October to March, during the winter season, since it would be more comfortable for tourists. A lot of the local festivals are also celebrated within that time period. There are a lot of things to be seen and done in Bijapur.
India has a very good rail system, thanks to the British colonizers, so it would be easy to go to Bijapur by train. This city is connected to the more popular towns of Bangalore, Hyderabad and Mumbai. There are several bus lines plying the same route, from Mumbai to Bijapur as well. Then again, with cheap flights to Bijapur available the whole year round, why go through the hassle of land travel?