Cochin to Belgaum Distance

Belgaum is situated at a distance of 502 km from Bangalore in the  Indian state of Karnataka. The natural beauty of the city and its historical significance attracts a large number of backpackers from all parts of the country. It is a lush green city with various waterfalls wildlife parks and trekking trails.  Besides exploring the city for its natural landscape, one can also visit old monuments and forts, which have a great history to tell. Belgaum is also famous for its beautiful cotton sarees.
Best time to visit
February, November and December are considered to be the best months to explore Belgaum. Generally,  it has a pleasant climate because of its hilly topography but it’s better to avoid visiting the city during peak summers and monsoon. Book hotels in Belgaum at a cheaper price from Goibibo.
Places to visit
Belgaum has many attraction points. Gokal falls, Belgaum fort and Amboli village are some of the most visited tourist destinations in the city. Located at a distance of 6kms from Gokak town on Ghataprabha river, Gokak falls is a picturesque sight. The waterfall has a horseshoe shape at the crest. Here, you can also see monuments from Chalukya era and an old river-front temple dedicated to Lord Mahalingeshwara. 
Belgaum Fort is another popular tourist attraction with a rich history. The fort has huge walls, parapets, battlements and a  deep moat which is given by Yakub Ali Khan of Bijapur Sultanate. 
Amboli is a beautiful hill-station situated 67.9 km away from Belgaum with lots of natural springs and waterfalls. It is known to receive a heavy amount of rainfall. It is believed that the place has 108 shiva temples, out of which only a few are discovered.   Kittur Fort and Palace, Jamboti hills and Shri Ramkrishna Mission Ashram are other popular tourist destinations here.
Food and restaurants
Belgaum has many good restaurants which serve as an ultimate hub for foodies. Every famous restaurant has a speciality in its cuisine, which makes it different from others. For instance, Ambika’s famous Panipuri, Rawool’s Fried Rice, Adinarayan’s Fish Curry and Royal’s Mango Milk-shake.
Transportation
Belgaum or Belagavi Airport ( IXG is located 10 km east of the city in Sambra village. It is the oldest airport in North Karnataka and is also known by the name of Sambra airport. The city has good connectivity with Bangalore, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Delhi and Pune. There are many prominent airlines connecting Belgaum with these cities such as  Indigo, Spicejet, Air India and Alliance Air . Belagavi Railway Station is the main railway station serving Belgaum. It is well connected to Goa, Mumbai, Pune/Delhi (via Miraj) and Bangalore (via Hubli).
Belgaum has a good road network which connects it from several major destinations like Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad and Bangalore via NH4. This city connects with Karnataka and Goa via NH-4A.

Kochi is regarded as the commercial capital of the Indian state, Kerala. Besides large-scale industrialization, the city upholds a phenomenal landscape reflected in the backwaters, beaches, islands and historical landmarks. The city is a tourist hotspot and an epicentre of trade and business of South India. With the presence of a significant number of manufacturing, chemical, shipbuilding industries and oil refiners, the city contributes largely to the country’s overall economy. Besides this, Kochi is a beautiful holiday destination replete with attractions and endless natural beauty. Kochi is well connected to all airports in India. Delhi to Kochi flights is one of the busiest flight routes.
Best Time to Visit
Located in the southern part of the country, the city experience hot summers. Hence, the months from October to March are considered the best to visit the city when the climate remains cool and pleasant. Find best deals on Kochi hotels use Goibibo app.
Places to Visit
Historically, the city has experienced a mixed culture of the Chinese, Portuguese and British communities. Kochi boasts of age-old palaces and museums that reflect unique architecture derived from different cultures. Indo-Portuguese Museum, Paradesi Synagogue, Hill Palace, Mattancherry Palace and Dutch Palace are a few places you must visit to witness great architecture. Some of the famous religious sites that are often visited by tourists in the city include Thrikkakara Temple, Ernakulam Shiva Temple, St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica and St. Francis Assisi Cathedral. Indian Naval Maritime Museum, Kerala Folklore Museum and the Museum of Kerala History are a few interesting places you must visit. Cherai Beach, Munambam Beach, Veeranpuzha Beach and Fort Kochi Beach are the famous beaches you can visit to enjoy mesmerizing sunset views and relax by the shimmering coastline. While planning a family vacation, Veegaland, Beach Children's Park, Beach Children's Park are a few sites you can plan to visit for a fun-filled day with the kids. 
Hotels and Restaurants
Being a coastal city, seafood is the speciality of the city. Meen Molagitta Curry, Kurukku Kalan, Varutharacha Kozhi and Fish Molly are some of the well-known local delicacies you can try. Thattukada is a street food worth relishing, you will easily find it with local vendors. If you want to have vegetarian dishes you can dine at restaurants like Aruvi Restaurant, Arya Nivas, Hotel Thali and Bimbis Foodcourt. 
Kochi offers all kind of accommodation options for stay. Right from Budget Hotels in Kochi to Luxury Hotels in Kochi / Resorts in Kochi, from 5 star Kochi hotels to service apartments, one can find multiple options as per their need and pocket. Goibibo being the leading travel website has largest collection of hotels on its platform. One can easily find various collection of hotels as well on Goibibo, like couple friendly hotels in Kochi to hotels preferred by Business travellers in Kochi, similarly hotels preferred by students and also the ones preferred by women. Popular locations in Kochi for stay are near Kochi Airport, Ernakulam South, Kakkanad, Fort Kochi and Cherai. It is very easy and convenient to compare and book hotels online on Goibibo.
Transportation
Kochi is connected to the rest of the world with a robust transportation network. Cochin International Airport (COK) serves the air operations of the city. The airport has three terminals, two of which handle domestic traffic and one handles international traffic. Air India, IndiGo, Air India Express, SpiceJet and Air Asia are a few airlines flying maximum flights to both domestic as well as international destinations. Cheap flight tickets from here to other popular cities can be booked online on Goibibo. Also, flight status & other details related to flight booking & air tickets can be easily accessed on it. So for the cheapest air tickets, it is recommended to book flights online. Ernakulam Junction Station is the main railway station of the city that receives long-distance trains. Ernakulam Town Station is a dedicated station for intercity trains. Talking about road transport, the Kerala Road Transport Corporation runs majorly three types of buses namely, Super Fast, Express and Garuda Hi-tech. These buses run from Kochi to cities like Mysore, Mangalore, Bangalore and other major cities of south India. The local transportation system of the city comprises of government-run Kochi buses, metro, private taxis and auto-rickshaws.