Or else an weekly train to Pandharpur from Chennai via RU GTL BAY GDG BJP SUR KUV okay? Many North Karnataka people don't have connection to Chennai (except Gulbarga, Yadgir nd Raichur) Bijapur is famous for Gol Gumbaz , Badami for its Buddhist caves and most important Hampi(near Hospet/Bellary) is for Vijayanagar empire and Virupaksha temple and so more.