Good Time
Gulbarga (Kalaburagi) in October
Karnataka, India
October at Gulbarga: 21–33°C, Bahmani fort and Sufi dargahs workable as Deccan plateau cools. Shoulder — dry tombs and fully-roofed Jama Masjid comfortable before peak winter.
Why October scores 4/5
Weather
October at Gulbarga: 21–33°C, Bahmani fort and Sufi dargahs workable as Deccan plateau cools. Shoulder — dry tombs and fully-roofed Jama Masjid comfortable before peak winter.
Roads & Access
self drive: Hatchback fine.. road condition: Good highways.. public transport: Railway station. Airport (limited).. from nearest city: Bidar 110km. Bijapur 160km. Hyderabad 220km.. last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 3/5. helpline: 100. ambulance: 108. police station: Multiple. nearest hospital: District Hospital. ESIC Hospital.
Network
JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Good 4G.
Kids
Kid-friendly (3/5) — Unique fully-roofed mosque, Fort exploration
Elevation
454m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Families with children
- ✓Remote workers (network available)
- ✓Anyone looking for the best time to visit
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5/5 | Cool. Fort and mosque ideal. |
| February | 5/5 | February at Gulbarga: 15-30°C, cool dry mornings for the Bahmani fort and the fully-roofed Jama Masjid. Sufi dargahs active through the day. |
| March | 4/5 | March at Gulbarga: 19–35°C, Bahmani fort and Sufi dargahs workable before noon. Deccan sun hits hard by midday — plan the roofed Jama Masjid for late afternoon. |
| April | 2/5 | Hot. |
| May | 1/5 | Extremely hot. |
| June | 2/5 | Monsoon relief. |
| July | 2/5 | Monsoon. |
| August | 2/5 | Monsoon. |
| September | 3/5 | September at Gulbarga: 21-31C. Bahmani fort, mosque and Sufi shrines workable; monsoon easing so the plateau is green but paths still muddy. |
| Octoberviewing | 4/5 | October at Gulbarga: 21–33°C, Bahmani fort and Sufi dargahs workable as Deccan plateau cools. Shoulder — dry tombs and fully-roofed Jama Masjid comfortable before peak winter. |
| November | 5/5 | November at Gulbarga: 16–30°C on the Deccan, Bahmani fort and Sufi dargah comfortable on foot. Dry dust settled after the rains. |
| December | 5/5 | Peak — Urs festival possible. Cool. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Bidar 110km. Bijapur 160km. Hyderabad 220km.. Roads: Good highways.. Self-drive: Hatchback fine.. Public transport: Railway station. Airport (limited).. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
454m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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