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Karnataka, as the tagline says ‘One state Many Worlds’ is a perfect destination for every traveller. The remarkable heritage and history of the state attract history lovers, travellers, students, and all those who admire the magnificent architecture of the times. The Northern Karnataka sector has always been very special in terms of tourism because of the presence of UNESCO Heritage sites. Badami – Aihole- Pattadakal – Hampi is on a must-to-do list for every tourist visiting Karnataka.

Located in the heart of Vijayanagara District, which once was the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire, Hampi was its capital. Vijayanagara was part of Deccan (now Hyderabad) and dominated all of Southern India and was probably the strongest empire in the Indian subcontinent. Vijayanagara Empire is considered to have been a golden age of culture and learning.

A 4 days itinerary can be planned to keep in mind the distance travelled from Bangalore. One day each at Aihole- Pattadakal, Hampi, and Badami is enough. But if you wish to study the heritage sites deeper, you can choose to stay a little longer.

Day 1 – Hampi

Elephant Stables Hampi

Hampi Elephant Stable

The iconic Chariot, the image of which can be seen on a 50 rupee note in Indian Currency, needs no introduction. A vast area of ruins, a live temple, a Lotus temple, and many more heritage sites in the compound makes Hampi the most visited monument in Karnataka. The glorious capital of the Vijayanagara Empire, Hampi is a UNESCO World Heritage site. A must-do destination, Hampi is famous for its historic significance, heritage, temples, ruins, and exquisite craftsmanship. The major attractions at Hampi include Virupaksha Temple, Ugranarsimha Vigraha, Lotus Palace, Hampi Bazaar, Vittala Temple, and much more. The 7th century Virupaksha Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva with gigantic Gopuram is the highlight of Hampi. The temple is still active and the pilgrims offer prayers to their deity. The other attractions include Sasive Kalu Ganesha, Kadale Kalu Ganesha, Anegundi, Vijaya Vittala Temple, and Atal Bihari Vajpayee Zoological Park.

Spend some time at Hampi to understand and study the ruins of Hampi and its glorious historical past.

Day 2 – Aihole

vastu chitra aihole

Vastuchitra Aihole

The next nearest destination to be planned can be Aihole. Just 140 km away from Hampi, Aihole takes about 2 and a half hours to reach by road. A cluster of around 120 temples from the 4th century AD, Aihole is a historic site along the Malaprabha river valley in Northern Karnataka. Aihole is a delight to visit for those interested in history, archaeology, architecture, heritage, and ancient temples. The most popular and the face of Aihole is the Durga Temple. A cluster of temples mainly comprises Hindu, Jain, and Buddhist temples. The Durga temple complex also has an art gallery and an archaeological Museum which should not be missed. There is a collection of exquisite antiques excavated from the region. Contrary to its name, Lad Khan Temple showcases the iconography from Shaiva, Vaishnava, and Shakti or Durga traditions of Hinduism. Also known as the ‘cradle of Indian Rock Architecture’, Aihole was the first capital of Chalukyas, who ruled the north Karnataka region. The temples are now being conserved and protected by the Archaeology Survey of India. A 6th-century rock-cut Ravana Phadi Cave that houses Shiva and Parvathi is another attraction not to be missed. The caves consist of intricate craftsmanship featuring Lord Shiva, Parvathi, Ganesha, and Lord Vishnu. The other famous temples are Garudagudi, Chakragudi, Ambigaragudi, Rachigudi, Kuntigudi, Hallibasappa Gudi, Badigargudi, Trimbakeshwar temple, Mallikarjuna Temple, and Jyotirlinga Temple.

Day 3- Pattadakal

pattadakal temple

Just 13 km away from Aihole Pattadakal takes about 20 minutes to reach. A UNESCO World Heritage site from the 7th and 8th centuries consist of Hindu and Jain temples. Unique craftsmanship depicts both the North and South Indian styles of architecture. Chalukyas used Pattadakal for coronation ceremonies. One of the main attractions at Pattadakal is Virupaksha Temple. Constructed by queen Lokamahadevi in the 8th century AD to celebrate her husband and King Vikramaditya’s victory over Pallavas. Unparalleled craftsmanship at Virupaksha temple showcases the sculptures of Ugra Narshimha and Nataraja. The other popular temples in the complex are Papanatha temple, Galaganatha Temple, Sangameshwara temple, Chandrashekara temple, Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Mallikarjuna Temple, Jambu Lingeshwara Temple, and Kadasiddeshwar Temple. One of the most attractive events at Pattadakal is the  Pattadakal Festival . A mesmerizing amalgamation of music and dance with Pattadakal temples in the backdrop makes the festival a visual treat for the spectators.

Day 4- Badami

Badami Cave Temple

Formerly known as Vatapi and serving as the capital of Chalukyas, Badami was constructed between the 6th and 8th centuries. Located in the district Bagalkote headquarters, Badami invites tourists, travellers, researchers, and all those who love history and heritage for its sandstone cave temples and carvings. Badami cave temple complex is home to a Jain temple and three Hindu temples. The caves at Badami are based on themes depicting, Tandava Dance by lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu, and his carnations. The stunning and mesmerizing backdrop of Agastya Lake and cave temple landscapes, these monuments are of great historical importance and invite photography enthusiasts. Another attraction not to be missed near Badami is the Bhutanatha temple complex. Just a kilometre away from the main Badami cave temples, these clusters of sandstone shrines were built over a period from the 7th to 11th century AD.

How to Reach

The Northern Karnataka Circuit comprising Hampi, Aihole, Pattadakal, and Badami can be best covered by road. Keeping the base station as Hampi, the other places of interest are within the 150 km range.

Hampi or Badami can be best reached by air either from Bangalore or Mangalore. Bangalore International Airport is 340 km from Hampi and Mangalore International airport is 460 km from Badami.

Hampi and Badami are connected via rail from all the major towns of Karnataka. For the trains coming from all other major towns of India, Guntakal is the major rail junction for changing the trains. Hospete is the station to reach Hampi.

The best and easiest way to reach these UNESCO Heritage sites is by road. The state-run transport buses ply from most of the major bus- stations in Karnataka. City cabs are also available at most of these locations. The nearest bus station is Hospete from where Hampi is just 12 km away and can be reached by local auto rickshaw.

Travel Tips

1. The weather in North Karnataka is usually warm and dry. However, it is cooler during winter. The best time to visit these heritage sites is between November to February. 2. Carry a layer of clothing for winter evenings. 3. Dress appropriately to respect the local traditions and beliefs. 4. Indulge in local / North Karnataka food like Jowar roti meals at local restaurants or homestays. 5. Make sure you wear comfortable shoes as there is a lot of walking involved. 6. Wear sunscreen and a sun hat. During the day sun can be a little harsh. 7. The best time to visit temples and other monuments is early morning or late evening hours. 8. Hospete or Hampi is the biggest town, hence most of the star-category hotels are available in Hampi and around. 9. Most of the temples are open from 7 am to 6 pm. ( kindly check the local timings before visiting the individual temples).

Other Places of Interest

While visiting the renowned UNESCO World Heritage sites, there are many other attractions or places of interest that one must incorporate into their itinerary. Chitradurga Fort is one of the architectural and engineering marvels of its time. Vani Vilas Sagar Dam is built across the river Vedavathi and is often visited along with Chitradurga Fort. Mahakuta trek is one of the other major attractions in the area, especially for adventure seekers. Chalukya Utsava : An annual cultural and heritage festival celebrated in Badami and Aihole, usually, in February every year is one of the other highlights. The musical festival also showcases sports games and competitions, wrestling competitions, stunt shows, and art exhibitions. Mahakoota Temples just 6 km away from Badami, Mahakoota temples were built between the 6th and 8th centuries. Lord Shiva temples like Mahakuteshwara temple, Ardhanareeshwara, and others temples are worth visiting.

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Bangalore to Hampi Pattadakkal Badami and Aihole Package

Book Awesome Hampi, Pattadakkal, Badami & Aihole 4 Days Tour Package from Bangalore in private Air Conditioned Cabs with Transfer, Sightseeing, Stay & Meal Plan at affordable rates with best service.

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Detailed Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Starting from Bangalore - Travel to Hampi & Sightseeing

Places Covered: Queen's Bath, Mahanavami Dibba, Stepped Tank, Royal Enclosure, Durbar Hall, Hazara Rama Temple, Vira Harihara Palace, Lotus Mahal, Zenana Enclosure and Elephant Stables.

Night stay in Hampi

Day 2 – Hampi Sightseeing

Places Covered: Vijaya Vittala Temple, Lakshmi Narasimha Statue, Sri Krishna Temple, Kadalekalu Ganesha Temple, Virupaksha Temple, Hemakuta Hill Temple Complex and Hampi Bazaar.

Day 3: Aihole & Pattadakal Sightseeing

Places Covered in Aihole: Galaganatha temple, Durga Temple / Fort Temple Complex, Ambigera Gudi Complex, Jyotirlinga Temple Complex, Ravanaphadi Cave Temple, Mallikarjuna Temple Complex, Meguti Jain Temple. Places Covered in Pattadakal: Jain Temple, Kadasiddeshwara Temple, Galaganatha Temple, Jambulinga Temple, Sangameshwara Temple, Virupaksha Temple, Mallikarjuna Temple, Kashi Vishwanatha Temple & Papanatha Temple.

Night stay in Badami

Day 4 – Badami Sightseeing – Travel back to Bangalore

Places Covered: Agathiyar Lake, Archaeological Museum, Sri Mallikarjuna Gudi, Bhoothanatha Temple & Badami Fort.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions Transport by A.C vehicle as per the above itinerary, Accommodation will be 3* Hotels on twin sharing basis In case of 3 persons a room with one extra bed will be provided, Fuel & all Road taxes, Toll taxes & Parking fee, Driver allowance and Rewards.

Exclusions Air Train fare, Guide & Entry fee during sightseeing Boating Horse ride etc, Driver allowance will be charged extra if the driver on duty before 6.00 AM or after 10.00 PM, Laundry, Food, Tips, Liquor exp, Any other item not specified in “Cost Includes”.

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Booking can be modified up to 3 days before the travel date (cancellation / amendment charges apply for hotels along with any price difference for revised date - hotels based on availability). Booking can be modified only once (any circumstance) and further changes are treated as fresh booking.

Booking can be cancelled up to 3 days before travel date (below Cancellation Policy applies - no partial cancellation)

Itinerary can be changed by adding / removing places (as long as the schedule is not impacted) up to 3 days before the travel date. Any extra kilo-meters added due to itinerary change is payable directly to the cab driver.

For multi-day trips, free pick-up & drop from your location within city limits (Ex: BBMP limits for Bengaluru, GHMC limits for Hyderabad, etc). All one day trips start from city center (Ex: Majestic for Bangalore).

Standard Hotel check-in time is usually between 12 PM - 2 PM & check-out time is between 10 AM to 12 PM. Early check-in is subject to availability & hotel may charge extra (not included in the tour price). In case of late check-in, please inform the hotel about your arrival time.

In case you arrive before check-in time & free rooms are unavailable, you can fresh-up in hotel washroom and proceed with sightseeing until your check-in time.

Customers should be ready for sightseeing at Start Time mentioned in the itinerary in order to cover all the places in itinerary. Sightseeing can't extend beyond 7 PM and any places missed can't be covered on following day.

Sightseeing is limited to the places mentioned in the itinerary. If time permits, you may visit additional places (not mentioned in itinerary) by paying for extra kilo-meters to the cab driver.

In case of natural disasters or cab strike, BangaloreTravelz.com may suggest alternate destination or alternate dates. If no alternate tour / dates can be arranged by BangaloreTravelz.com, your tour may be cancelled and 100% of your booking amount will be refunded

In extreme cases, your tour may be cancelled by BangaloreTravelz.com for unavoidable reasons (within 24 hours of booking) and 100% of your booking amount will be refunded

In rare cases, the primary hotel mentioned in the tour page may be unavailable. You will be offered alternate accommodation in the same or higher category. If you are not satisfied with alternate hotel, you may choose to cancel the tour (100% of booking amount will be refunded).

Hotel rooms are provided on twin sharing basis. In case of 3 adults or child above 5 years, 3-sharing room or Room with extra bed/mattress will be provided

Wherever room category is not mentioned in the quote / website, Standard room will be provided

Hotel may deny check-in for unmarried couple and no refund will be issued in such cases

Please check weekly off days for sightseeing places. Also, few places may be closed due to heavy rains / maintenance without prior intimation & we have no control on such incidents. Wherever possible, alternate sightseeing may be arranged in such cases.

Entry Fees & Activity Fees may change without any intimation and we have no control on the same. All fees mentioned in our website are for Indian nationals.

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Refund for cancelled tours usually takes around 30-45 business days

Additional charges may apply for Airport Pick-up/Drop (select Airport Pickup/Drop option from 'Customize' popup on Tour Page)

Any issues encountered during the trip need to be resolved with Tour Manager immediately during the trip. Issues can't be addressed after completion of the trip.

BangaloreTravelz.com liability is limited to providing cab & stay. Sightseeing is complementary and it carries no liability. While we try our best to cover all places in the itinerary, no refund will be issued for sightseeing missed during the trip.

Vehicles Provided (all vehicles are A/C only) : Hatchback - Indica V2, Swift, Ritz, similar; Sedan - Dzire, Etios, Fiesta, Xcent, Amaze, similar; SUV - Innova, Xylo, or similar

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On Christmas (Dec 25th) & New Year (Dec 31st), Hotel may charge extra amount for Mandatory gala night dinner from guests (directly payable at hotel - not included in the package cost)

If hotel does not provide complimentary breakfast, INR 100 for 2-star, INR 150 for 3-star & INR 250 for 4-star will be provided as Breakfast expenses per person (above 5 years). If you miss complimentary breakfast in the hotel due to early morning sightseeing (before 8 AM), you need to have breakfast outside at own expense.

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In case the cab arrival is delayed on Day 1, you can extend the trip end time on last day up to the duration the cab pickup is delayed.

In case of vehicle breakdown and issue is not resolved in 2 hours (from the time the issue is reported), we will provide alternate vehicle (or) free accommodation in nearby town until the issue is resolved.

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Between 8-15 days from date of travel (excluding travel date) - 75% of Order Total is charged as cancellation fee

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  • Entry/Admission - Vijaya Vittala Temple
  • Entry/Admission - Hampi
  • Entry/Admission - Tungabhadra River
  • Entry/Admission - Royal Enclosures
  • Entry/Admission - Aihole
  • Entry/Admission - Group of Monuments in Pattadakal
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  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
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  • If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
  • If you cancel within 2 days of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
  • Badami Cave Temples
  • Group of Monuments in Pattadakal
  • Royal Enclosures
  • Vijaya Vittala Temple

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  • Day 1 Arrive Bangalore
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  • Day 3 In Hampi
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A guide to a trip to Badami Pattadakal and Aihole – the epitome of temple art in India

Today, we take you with us to Karnataka’s heritage tour epitome – a trip to Badami, Pattadakal and Aihole !!

Pattadakal Group of Monuments

The triplet of Badami, Pattadakal and Aihole lie at the center of the heritage tour of Karnataka. Located in the Bagalkot district of Karnataka and lying in the valley of the Malaprabha river, this trio of towns hold great historical and cultural significance for the entire India. As, one, this is one of the first places in India where the human civilisation flourished. As indicated from inscriptions as old as the iron age discovered in this region. And second, this is the place where the well known temple architecture forms of India developed.

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We had been wanting to do a trip to Badami Pattadakal and Aihole for the longest time. While we visited many other naturally beautiful places in Karnataka and some of the cultural towns as well. Somehow, we could never visit here. Until the year 2023. When our plan to visit Badami, Pattadakal and Aihole finally materialised. And it was such an impromptu plan! Because while we were planning to visit Bekal , Udupi and Murudeshwara, on a trip to coastal Karnataka . But it started raining there. And then we had to cancel that trip. Nevertheless, finally our trip to Badami, Pattadakal and Aihole materialised.

I was mesmerised by the beauty of the historical places in all these three places. So, I will highly recommend you to visit each one of these at least once. And you can use this post as your guide to visiting the trio of Badami Pattadakal and Aihole. Let me provide you all the information here needed to plan a trip here. But before that, lets dive just a little bit into the history of these three places.

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History of Badami Pattadakal and Aihole

The region of Badami Pattadakal and Aihole lies in the valley of Mahaprabha River, surrounded by sandstone hills from all sides. As a result, it provided for a perfect strategic location for the human civilisation to flourish. As a result, signs of flourishing human life have been found here since the iron age itself. And during the rule of the Chalukya Dynasty , the region really started to flourish. It is around this time that the Chalukya kings commissioned development of a lot of temples in this region. The area of Badami, Pattadakal and Aihole each got a specific role to play –

  • Badami became the administrative capital of the kingdom
  • Pattadakal was the cultural capital of the kingdom
  • Aihole emerged as the business center of the region

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It was in Aihole that the cradle of Indian Temple architecture took shape. Artists were encouraged to try different type of temple architecture styles here. As a result, you get to see many incomplete temples, small temples and even prototypes in the form of stone carings and sculptures. When they got little skilled they moved to Badami. That is where the cave temples and other Badami temples were developed. Finally, they moved to the University of temple architecture in Pattadakal. Where the complete temples with detailed intricacies were developed.

Even after the Chalukya dynasty slowly declined from power, the dynasties that developed continued to support the temple architecture development in the region. The two distinct forms of temple architecture that one can see across India were developed here –

  • The Nagara Style of North Indian temple architecture seen in many temples in North India including the temples of Khajuraho , the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Puri and Konark Temples in Orissa, the Modhera Sun Temple of Gujarat and several others.
  • The Dravidian Style of South Indian temple architecture that is prominent in most of the famous temples in South India. Including Brihadeeshwara Temple in Thanjavur , Virupaksha Temple in Hampi, Hoysaleshwara Temple in Halebidu , Meenakshi Ammana Temple in Madurai and several temples of South India.

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The Vijayanagara Empire further flourised in the region. Although their capital was located in Hampi, they performed their coronation ceremonies in Pattadakal. And also visited Badami and Aihole. After the Delhi sultunate started raiding the South Indian regions, some of these temples were destroyed. Others were half destroyed. Only a few that the locals somehow concealed by burying below the soil still remained intact. Afterwards, Tipu Sultan ruled the region.

How to plan a trip to Badami Pattadakal and Aihole

There are several ways you can plan a trip to Badami Pattadakal and Aihole. Following are some of them –

A 2 days weekend trip to Badami Pattadakal and Aihole

You can reach Badami on a Saturday morning by taking an overnight train. Then explore around Badami on Saturday. Stay overnight in Badami. On Sunday, visit Pattadakal and Aihole. And sunday evening, take a night train back from Badami. This is the shortest way to explore Badami Pattadakal and Aihole over a weekend trip from nearby areas including Bangalore.

A 3 days trip to Badami Pattadakal and Aihole

You can also do a 3 days trip to Badami Pattadakal and Aihole. Reach Badami the first day by afternoon. And then explore around some of the places in Badami. Next day, do a day trip from Badami to Pattadakal and Aihole. On the third day, in the morning, visit rest of the places in Badami. And then start back by noon. This will be a compact trip.

One day trip to Badami Pattadakal and Aihole

Yes, it is possible to even do a one day trip to Badami, Pattadakal and Aihole from some nearby places. Some of the popular day trips to this circuit include –

  • A day trip from Hampi to Badami Pattadakal and Aihole
  • From Hubli to Badami, Pattadakal and Aihole on a day trip
  • A day trip from Goa to Badami Pattadakal and Aihole

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However, I highly discourage you doing a day trip to Badami Pattadakal and Aihole. Unless you are just interested in snapping some quick pictures at each of the site, without getting into any details. We only did Pattadakal and Aihole in one day. And that itself felt so overwhelming as there were so many things to cover and so many details to absorb.

But of course, you can always include Badami, Pattadakal and Aihole on an onwards trip from Bangalore to Hampi. Doing a 5 days trip to Hampi, Badami, Pattadakal and Aihole . After exploring Hampi, start for Badami. But take the route via Pattadakal and Aihole. After exploring these two sites, reach Badami towards the evening. Stay overnight. The next day explore Badami. And either depart in the evening using a bus or a train. Or the next day morning post breakfast. Thus spending 2 nights in Badami.

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Many people also stop at Badami overnight when doing a trip of Goa. And even tour groups operate from Goa to Badami. Hubli is also very nearby. And it has an international airport also. So, you can also plan a trip to Badami from Hubli or Goa. But do plan for a minimum of one night stay in Badami. Below is the detail of our own 4 days trip exploring Badami, Pattadakal and Aihole from Bangalore :

Our 4 days trip itinerary to Badami Pattadakal and Aihole

We did a 4 days trip to Badami Pattadakal and Aihole. Below is the details of our trip to the region :

Day 1: We started around 5:30am in the morning from our home in Bangalore. And reached Badami by around 4:00pm in the evening. In between we took ample breaks on the way. Enjoying the sceneries, the rivers and hills that we crossed. We also took 2 long breaks for breakfast and lunch, apart from the several short breaks. After reaching our hotel – Heritage Resort Badami – we just relaxed for the day

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Day 2: Today we took a day trip to Pattadakal and Aihole from Badami . Post breakfast, around 10:00am, we started for Pattadakal. We explored the Pattadakal Temple Complex in around 2 hours. And then proceeded to Aihole. In Aihole, it took us close to 1.5 hours to explore the main Durga temple complex . And then another 1 hour to explore the surroundings. We also had lunch in between at KSTDC Hotel Mayura in Aihole. On our way back from there, we visited the Banashankari Temple in Badami. And were back to our hotel around 5:30pm in the evening.

PS: Exploring the cradle of Indian temple architecture at Aihole 

trip to Badami Pattadakal and Aihole

Day 3:  Today, we explored the local sites of Badami in one day . Including the Badami Cave Temples , Bhootnatha Temple of Badami , Agastya Lake, Upper and Lower Shaivalika and other important sites of Badami. And were back to our hotel by 5:00pm in the evening.

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Day 4: Today, post breakfast, we headed back to our home in Bangalore.

Overall, it was a very relaxing trip. We had ample time to explore all the places thoroughly. The kids took their own sweet time to get ready, have breakfast and lunch. And also we didn’t have to wake them up early in the morning in the wake of rushing to sightseeing. We really enjoyed our pace of slow travel during this trip. And we highly recommend you to follow this itinerary if you are also traveling with kids and family.

How many days are enough to plan a trip to Badami Pattadakal and Aihole

A minimum of 2 days and maximum of 4 days will be good to explore around the trio of the cultural center of Badami Pattadakal and Aihole. It really depends on how much details you want to absorb about the history and architecture of the place. For us, we took 2 days in transit on our road trip from Bangalore to Badami. And another 2 days to completely explore around the region. Single day trips from Goa and Hampi will be too overwhelming or hectic to explore the region.

How to reach Badami Pattadakal and Aihole

Badami is the biggest town out of the three. Pattadakal and Aihole are mostly villages. Badami is well connected with the rest of the country through rail and road network. There are many different ways to reach Badami. Some of these include –

  • Self driving to Badami
  • Taking a train to Badami, there are many overnight trains from nearby places including Bangalore
  • Taking a bus to Badami
  • Hiring a taxi and taking a road trip to Badami

For those pressed by time, I will suggest taking a train as it saves time. For instance, when traveling from Bangalore to Badami in a train, you can take an overnight train. And early morning reach Badami. Similarly, when returning back from Badami to Bangalore, you can again take an overnight train. This will save your day time traveling to Badami.

Our trip from Bangalore to Badami

But if you are a road trip enthusiast like us, we will recommend you take a road trip to Badami. The highways to Badami are in excellent condition. And driving through them is a pleasant experience. We ourselves drove from Bangalore to Badami. The road that we took was :-

Bangalore City -> Neelamangala -> Tumkur -> Chitradurga -> Hospete -> Badami

We took this drive at the onset of monsoons. And it was such a beautiful day. With overcast skies, cold wind blowing, the red Gulmohars and colorful bougainvilleas in full bloom on the side of the highway!! On the way we stopped at the banks of the Tungabhadra River as well.

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Once you reach Badami, you can take road trip to Pattadakal and Aihole. Both these places are on the same route. And the road condition from Badami to Pattadakal and Pattadakal to Aihole is excellent. It takes around 20-25 minutes to reach the Pattadakal Group of Monuments from Badami. And then another half an hour to reach Aihole from Pattadakal.

Where to stay in Badami Pattadakal and Aihole

There are many stay options in Badami. We stayed at Heritage Resort Badami which was decent small size resort with a pure veg restaurant. And then there are other popular hotels in Badami like Hotel Clarks Inn and the Badami Court Hotel . Most of the hotels are located on the main road itself. You can browse the complete list of hotels in Badami here .

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You can easily visit Pattadakal and Aihole from Badami on a day trip. But if you want to thoroughly explore the region by staying there overnight then you can stay at KSTDC Hotel Mayura in Aihole . I couldn’t find any other stay options in Aihole. And none in the village of Pattadakal. There are also small guest houses and people renting their rooms to guests for overnight stay. But those are not listed online. You can go there and check with locals for availability. While this is an adventurous way to find an accommodation, it is more suited to backpackers and solo travellers than to families with kids and elderly.

What is the best time to visit Badami Pattadakal and Aihole

Everyone says that the best time to visit Badami Pattadakal and Aihole is the winter season. When the temperature in the region is relatively lower than rest of the year. And the sun is bearable. But, while visiting Hampi nearby in December, I had still found the sun to be very hard. So, I will like to differ a bit here. And rather suggest the onset of monsoons as the best time to visit Badami Pattadakal and Aihole. As the skies are overcast with clouds at this time. But the rain-showers are short lived and intermittent. Like how we visited Chitradurga Fort in August last year.

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We visited Badami Pattadakal and Aihole in July first week. Monsoons were late this year. So, while it was cloudy and the winds were cool. It was not raining yet. Which made the weather very pleasant. However, do keep your reservations flexible when doing a trip to Badami Pattadakal and Aihole in the monsoon season. And keep an eye on the weather forecast as it can change any moment. If there are chances of heavy rain or flooding then you can safely cancel your trip or postpone it.

Shopping in Badami

There are hardly any shops in Pattadakal and Aihole. And the small ones that are there, I didn’t see them selling anything unique. Overall the places are not too much commercialised. Which I loved. There are just a few food stalls around and very small hotels providing local cuisines to the tourists. In Badami, one can shop for stone made kitchen items and iron kitchen utensils, silk fabrics, sarees and rugs. We didn’t have time to explore the markets of Badami. So, we skipped shopping in Badami on this trip.

Which other places can I visit with Badami, Pattadakal and Aihole

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You can combine a trip to Badami Pattadakal and Aihole with the following places –

  • Goa – Goa is located just 3 hours drive from Badami. So, if you have time at hand, you can extend your journey to Goa from Badami. Or, you can visit Badami after Goa. We have several posts on our multiple trips to Goa. Read our Goa content here .
  • Hubli – Hubli is like the business hub of North Karnataka. You can visit Badami from Hubli as well. They are hardly 2 hours apart.
  • Hampi – People often visit the UNESCO World Heritage site – the architectural ruins of Vijayanagara Empire in Hampi along with Badami, Pattadakal and Aihole. Even we were initially planning such a trip. But that couldn’t materialise for various reasons. So, finally we planned a trip to Badami Pattadakal and Aihole alone.

General tips on visiting Badami Pattadakal and Aihole

  • Wear comfortable cotton cloths when visiting places here, preferably full sleeves if you want to avoid tanning.
  • Carry water bottles with you at the sites that you visit, although drinking water facility is also available at all the sites across Badami Pattadakal and Aihole
  • You can carry some food with you when visiting Pattadakal and Aihole as there are not many decent food options around these places. We found a KSTDC operated hotel Mayura in Aihole which was decent for lunch as well as stay.
  • Carry an umbrella with you no matter in which month you visit. As it will be either sunny or there will be high chances of rain
  • You should also carry your general medication with you, particularly if traveling with kids as these are small towns. So you might not get if you are looking for a particular brand.
  • Refer to my travel tips to pack well for the trip.
  • Many of the temples you visit in Badami Pattadakal and Aihole are not active places of worship anymore. However, it still makes sense to pay your respect like leaving the shoes behind when entering inside.
  • There are some hidden gems of places like waterfalls, caves and other natural places to explore around Badami Pattadakal and Aihole, you can plan for the same if you have time,

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Full Day - Tour of Badami, Pattadakal and Aihole

Karnataka has several heritage sites related to history. Travelogy India has designed Full Day Badami Pattadakal and Aihole Tour to explore the heritage and ruins of Karnataka.

  • Climb at the top of the Meguti Hill at Aihole
  • Visit Ravanphadi Caves - Aihole
  • UNESCO World Heritage Temples at Pattadakal
  • Enjoy traditional North Karnataka cuisine
  • See Cave Temples of Badami made of sandstone
  • Visit Bhoothanatha Temple and Agastya Lake

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Day 1 : Arrival at Hampi & Sightseeing of Aihole, Badami Pattadakal

Your skilled driver will pick you up from your hotel in Hampi between 6:45 and 7 AM. Accompanied by a local guide you will begin your city tour. On the way, you can have your breakfast at one of the finest cafes.

Your first destination will be Aihole , where you will climb at the top of the Meguti Hill to spot some Neolithic Dolmens . Also explore the Ravanphadi caves and several other temples in this region.

Your next visit will be at Pattadakal , where you will get the opportunity to explore the UNESCO World Heritage temple complex and learn about the association of two different temple architecture that includes North Indian Nagara style & South Indian Dravidian style of temple architectures.

Then you will move towards Badami and relish a traditional North Karnataka cuisine that includes delicious spicy Indian bread known as corn Rotis and Eggplant curry, at a Khanavali (which means an eatery).

After having your lunch, get ready to climb up to the cave temples of Badami made of sandstone . Explore and admire the carvings of deities in mega-size.

After that you will take a leisurely stroll across the complex of Bhoothanatha Temple and the Agastya Lake . With this your Full Day Tour of Badami, Pattadakal and Aihole will come to an end and you will be drop off at your hotel in Hampi by 7 PM.

  • Meeting and assistance upon arrival / departure by Travelogy India representative.
  • All Transfers & sightseeing by Private A/C Deluxe Car including fuel, Toll Taxes, Road Taxes, Driver’s Allowance.
  • English Speaking Guide.
  • All applicable Hotel Taxes & Service Taxes.
  • Personal expense such as use of mini bar, mineral water, laundry, telephone etc. at the hotels. All such expenses will have to be paid directly.
  • Meals that are not mentioned in the inclusions & Tips.
  • Any Flights/India VISA/Medical Insurance.
  • Extra cost due to strike, political problem, flight delay & cancel.
  • Monuments Entrance Fees that has to be paid directly at time of arrival at Monuments.
  • Any other thing that has not been mentioned in the "Cost Inclusions".

Hampi Karnataka

accommodations

badami aihole pattadakal tour package from bangalore

Hotel Rajhans / Paradise / Subham / Kanha / Anoop

Guptkashi, 2km from center

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