Gajendragad
Gajendragad is surrounded by historical sites associated with Badami Chalukyas and the Western Chalukyas. Aihole, Pattadakal, Mahakuta, Banashankari, Sudi, Mahadeva temple at Itagi, Kudalasangama are the other places. Gajendragad Fort was built by Shivaji. It is situated at a distance of 54km from the Gadag town. Gajendragad, gad means Fort. Many Kannada films have been shot here.