Tourism
A brief history
KOPPAL: Koppal is the District head quarters and is situated on the left bank of Hirehalla, a tributary of the Tungabhadra, and is on the Guntakal-Hubli railway line. Koppal is situated at the foot of a rock, the later being crowned by a fort. There is another range of hills to the west, the highest spur of which is called Palkigundu, 2,399 ft. in height. There is another spur on the east, called Gavimatha which is about 50 ft. above the surrounding land. There is a third spur to the south; its height above sea level is 1,980 ft. and is called Bahadur Bande. The fort rock is in the middle. The Gavimath spur contains four caves and a modern temple, with Lingayat Gurus. There are also some jain samadhis opposite one of these caves. The hill commands a beautiful view. The annual Gavisiddeshwara Jatra (Fair) held here about the month of January is the biggest in the District. To the west of Palkigundu, there is a hillock called the Malimallappa hill, on the top of which are a number of dolmens. Some of these dolmens, which are locally called Moriyara-angadi or Moriyas shops, are intact, while others are disturbed. The fields between this hill and the Palkigundu hill are called Pandavara vathara There have been found two Ashokan edicts, belonging to the 'Minor' series and agreeing with the northern version, on the Gavimatha and Palkigundu hills, one on each. The one on the Gavimatha hill is complete and legible, while that on the Palkigundu is so worn out that only a few letters are legible
Koppal Town is a place of considerable historical importance. Koppal town once nown as 'Kopana Nagara' in Chandravalli Shasana. The history says Koppal is one of the district in Hyderabad Nizamas rule.
What to see
Gavisiddeshwara Temple Malemalleshwara Temple
Hulikere(Lake) Ashok Shilashasana
Kamaan(Entrance of old City) SannaKere(Lake)
How to Reach
Rail: Koppal Railway Station is well connected by rail line to Bangalore, Hyderabad and Hubli.
Road: Buses are available from Koppal and regularly play between Koppal and Bangalore and other major cities of Karnataka.
This page is maintained by Office Manager,CMC,Koppal the last updated date 11-01-2012
