14 Places To Visit In Badami

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Day 1- Arrive at Badami, check-in and rest. In the evening, set out for visit to Badami Fort. Later visit local food joints. Day 2- Visit Aioli, Badami Caves, Agastya Lake. Later visit local handicraft stores and bazaars.

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1. Cave Temples

Top Attraction 3.5 /5

1 km from city center

Temple

The Cave Temples of Badami consist of four separate temples, each holding intricate carvings and depictions.

Top Attraction 3.4 /5

1 km from city center

Lake

Agastya Lake, said to possess healing powers, faces all the cave temples of Badami and is surrounded by the red sandstone Bhoothnath Temple, which lies on its eastern bank. There are no boating activities at the lake, but locals often wash clothes and bathe in its waters, and the view of the surrounding hills from the banks is beautiful.

Top Attraction 3.4 /5

1 km from city center

Forts & Palaces

Badami Fort was originally built by the Chalukya king Pulakeshi I in 543 AD, and later fortified by Tipu Sultan in the 18th century. Perched atop a cliff, the fort is accompanied by two Shivalaya complexes dating back to the 5th century, along with a 16th-century and a 14th-century watchtower.

Top Attraction 3.4 /5

25 km from city center

Temple

While in Badami, take a day trip to Aihole, history's storehouse of temples. With countless ancient temples, partly claimed by ruins, the town is a walk through early architectural styles and structures, with a charm borrowed from the past, hanging around.

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5. Bhuthanatha Temples

Top Attraction 3.4 /5

1 km from city center

Temple

The two temples facing the Agastya lake, are known as the Bhuthanatha temples. Built of local sandstone, they are dedicated to Lord Shiva, in the form of Bhuthanatha.

3.1 /5

1 km from city center

Museum

The Archaeological Museum in Badami, founded in 1979, is a rich source of history from the region's time as capital of the ancient Chalukya empire. Located at the foothills of the northern hill, this treasure trove aims to collect and preserve explored materials, sculptures, inscriptions and architectural members scattered in and around Badami. It comprises four separate galleries, two of which ar (Read More)e open air, showcasing exhibits ranging from mythological to prehistoric times, dating back to the 6th century.

7. Banashankari Temple

3.6 /5

4 km from city center

Temple

Banashankari Temple, also known as Banashankari Amma Temple, is located at Cholachagudd near Badami, Karnataka. It is one of the most famous Hindu shrines in the state. Several stories and beliefs revolve around the temple's construction, history, and culture. However, the most striking fact about this temple is that devotees worship 'Rahukala', which is considered inauspicious as per Hindu tradit (Read More)ion. Devotees pray to Rahukala to let go of all the miseries, poverty and inauspiciousness in their life.

3.1 /5

15 km from city center

Temple

Another town in much proximity to Badami is Pattadakal and is also known for its temple and the intricate and varied styles of architecture that they exhibit.

3.5 /5

1 km from city center

Forts & Palaces

A grand example of ancient Chalukya architecture, the Malegitti Shivalaya Fort and Temple are a series of elegantly carved, rock-cut structures spread out across the massive red boulder, overlooking the small town of Badami. The temples were built in the 7th century, and these structures are perhaps the earliest and best surviving examples of the magnificence of the Dravida style in the early Chal (Read More)ukya architecture. Along with the temples, the rocky edifice also houses the north fort and remnants of the storage facilities for food and weapons.

4.2 /5

5 km from city center

Temple

The Mahakuta group of temples, situated in the village of Mahakuta on the outskirts of Badami, is an architectural delight that mirrors the unique rock-cut construction pattern of the Chalukyas seen across Badami. This collection of shrines was built in the 7th century, devoted to Lord Shiva, of which the Mahakuteshwara Temple is the largest. The temples combine ancient architectural elements of t (Read More)he Dravidian and Nagara styles, as seen at various temples across this region.

3.5 /5

1 km from city center

Temple

Mallikarjuna Temple lies within the Bhootanatha temple cluster by Agastya Lake in Badami. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the temple, along with smaller shrines built around it, was constructed in a star-shaped plan in the 11th century. Its structure represents the Chalukyan architectural influence seen across many of the historical buildings in this heritage town.

3.4 /5

1 km from city center

Temple

The Lower Shivalaya temple, built in the 7th century by the ancient Chalukyan dynasty, is part of a series of temples situated across the northern hill of Badami. This intricately carved rock-cut structure is perhaps the earliest and best-surviving example of the magnificence of the Dravida style in early Chalukya architecture. While the ravages of time and war have taken away some of its original (Read More) construction, the remnants have been beautifully preserved, with the current building continuing to attract tourists from far and near to marvel at its magnificence.

13. Upper Shivalaya

3.3 /5

1 km from city center

Temple

The Upper Shivalaya, situated on top of the northern hill of Badami, is a fine example of the rock-cut architectural style of the ancient Chalukyan empire. Built in the 7th century, this impressive structure gives visitors a magnificent panoramic view of the town of Badami and the beautiful Agastya Lake. A large granary, double fortification walls, various architectural marvels and an underground (Read More)chamber are also present across the area of the grand boulder, and the Lower Shivalaya and Malegitti Shivalaya can be seen from here.

3.0 /5

2 km from city center

Shopping

Take home some hand made artifacts and rugs from Badami. Shop for sandalwood and rosewood sculptures as well as traditional jewellery.

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Can you suggest an itinerary for Badami?

Day 1- Arrive at Badami, check-in and rest. In the evening, set out for visit to Badami Fort. Later visit local food joints.
Day 2- Visit Aioli, Badami Caves, Agastya Lake. Later visit local handicraft stores and bazaars.

How can I commute within Badami?

Being a small town, autorickshaws or tongas are a preferable mode of transport within it. Cycles are also availbale for rent, but the best way to explore this town is by foot.
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What are the top sightseeing places in Badami?

The top sightseeing places in Badami are Cave Temples, Agastya Lake, Badami Fort, Aihole, Bhuthanatha Temples, City Shopping.

Places To Visit In Badami

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14 Places To Visit In Badami

1. Cave Temples

2. Agastya Lake

3. Badami Fort

4. Aihole

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5. Bhuthanatha Temples

6. Archaeological Museum

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7. Banashankari Temple

8. Pattadakal

9. Malegitti Shivalaya Fort and Temple

10. Mahakuta Temples

11. Mallikarjuna Temple

12. Lower Shivalaya

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13. Upper Shivalaya

14. City Shopping

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