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What makes Badami a must-visit destination?

Located near the Agastya River, Badami was the capital of the Chalukya Empire. Badami is 457km from Bangalore in the Bagalkot District of Karnataka. It offers a unique experience that is incomparable with any other destination in this region. It is filled with red sandstone formations, caves, cave temples, and several beautiful structures along the banks of the Agastya Lake.

The cave temples carved out of the rocks is one of the most spectacular sights here. Apart from caves, one of the best things in Badami is the Agastya Lake. Legends say that the Lake has healing powers and it is surrounded by the cave temples and the sandstone formations.

Apart from that, Badami has many other attractions such as the Badami Fort, Aihole, Archaeological Museum, Pattadakal, Lord Shivalaya Upper Shivalaya, and Agastya Lake. Also, the handcrafted gifts and items in the Badami shops are wonderful, and it gives a nice glimpse of the culture and traditional art of this place.

Badami has much to offer its visitors in terms of things to do which includes trekking to the beautiful cave temples, or the Badami Fort and indulging in some rock climbing. Other activities that you can enjoy here are photography, visiting the four galleries of the Museum, enjoy the cultural performances and try out the local cuisine and street food.

Badami is an ideal destination which can be visited all year round. However the best time to visit is between October to April. This time is ideal for exploring the cave temples and the other attractions. Monsoon is also not a bad time as Badami does not receive heavy rainfall. Although summer days are quite hot; mornings and evenings are pleasantly cooler with temperatures hovering around 25°C.

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Upper Shivalaya

Situated on top of the northern hill of Badami, it has a splendid structure that gives one the best panoramic views of the Badami town and the neighbouring Agastya Lake. This temple is boasted with a large sanctuary created by the exterior walls of the temple, having three different passageways. To explore more, one must add this amazing landscape in the list of historical places to visit in Badami.Location: Badami, Bagalkot District, KarnatakaTimings: It’s open from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm (Friday closed)Distance from Bus Stand: Its 850 m away from the Badami Bus Stand

Ravana Pahad

If you’re looking for ancient places to visit in Badami, where caves are dramatically drawn and sculptured, you must visit Ravana Phadi Temple.It is built in the 6th century and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. One can find a broken column situated right next to the cave entrance, which opens to the southwest.Location: Aihole, KarnatakaTiming: It’s open from 6.00 am to 5.30 pmDistance from Bus Stand: Its 33.7 km away from the Badami Bus Station

Pattadakal

Pattadakal is also referred to as Pattadakallu or Raktapura and having a mix of 7th and 8th century Hindu and Jain temples. Temples built here are predominately dedicated to Lord Shiva and it faces east. This amazing temple is famous for its sculptures inspired by the stories of Ramayana and Mahabharata. Similarly, some of the attractions within the temple are built based on the Dravidian style. Location: Bagalkot district, KarnatakaTimings: Pattadakal opens from Sunrise to SunsetDistance from Bus Stand: It’s located exactly 20 km from the Badami Bus Stand

Mallikarjuna Temple

Mallikarjuna Group of Temples is popular for its unique architecture and design. It was constructed in Phamsana style (pyramid-like shape), these temples are dedicated to Lord Shiva and assumed to be built between Rashtrakutas and Kalyani Chalukyas.If you look into the tower of the inner sanctum, it’s built-in typical Rastrakuta style. Apart from that, there are several small shrines built to the eastern and northern sides of the main temple. Location: Badami, Bagalkot District, KarnatakaTimings: It’s open from 6.00 am to 6.00 pmDistance from Bus Stand: Its 1.5 km away from the Badami Bus Stand

Malegitti Shivalaya Fort And Temple

Experience the grandeur of ancient Chalukya architecture and its architectural brilliance in the Malegitti Shivalaya Fort and Temple. It was constructed in the 7th century in the famous Dravidian style. The Malegitti Shivalaya was dedicated to the Sun God Surya. On the top, you can find a small picture of the Surya, featured with seven horses, which makes it one of the fascinating tourist places in Badami. Location: Badami, Bagalkot District, KarnatakaTimings: It’s available from 6.30 am to 5.30 pmDistance from Bus Stand: Its 850 m away from the Badami Bus Stand

Mahakuteshwara Temple

Mahakuteshwara Temple was constructed during the period of 6th – 8th century A.D. The term “Mahakuta” refers to the Great Group and the name is given because of its large number of Shiva temples in the same region. The temple is widely known for its two key inscriptions, namely, Pillar and Porch that portray the history of the Chalukya Dynasty.Location: Badami-Mahakoota, Badami, KarnatakaTimings: It’s available from 8.00 am to 8.00 pm.Distance from Bus Stand: It’s approximately 13 km away from the Badami Bus Station

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