Badami

Badami Caves Temples are a complex of four Hindu caves temples, representing the rock-cut architecture of the Chalukyan dynasty. Curiously, the caves are carved out in single stone and having statues hewn from the rock itself. Tourists, who look for famous places to visit in Badami, must come here once. Without visiting this exhilarating place, one's trip to Badami will never get fulfilled. The place is also blessed with beautiful surroundings that can be etched in your eyes.Location: Badami, Bagalkot District, KarnatakaTimings: It’s open from 9.00 am to 5.30 pm.Distance from Bus Stand: It’s just 1.1 km away from the Badami Bus Stand

The Agastya Lake is a huge water body located just beneath the cave temples. Unlike other lakes, this one is considered holy because it has healing power. By taking insights from mythology, it is believed to destroy all sins. This alluring lake is encircled by the local inhabitants, where they use this water and preserve it for the future. If you look at the surroundings, you will get stunned with the great panoramic views of the hills.Location: Badami, Bagalkot District, KarnatakaTimings: No specific timings maintained.Distance from Bus Stand: Its located 1 km away from the Badami Bus Stand

This place is nothing but a renowned archaeological site in Badami. Nestled atop a cliff, the Badami Fort is situated exactly opposite to the Badami caves.It gives a magnificent view of the Badami town and its structures. Additionally, the fort is circled by large granaries, a huge underground chamber, temples, strategically located watchtowers and various other attractions. Thus, it has emerged as one of the exciting tourist places in Badami. So, don’t miss this historically important fort.Location: Badami, Bagalkot District, KarnatakaTimings: It’s available from 9.00 am to 5.30 pm.Distance from Bus Stand: It’s approximately 1 km away from the Badami Bus Stand

Aihole is a village in Karnataka, also referred in different names like Aivalli, Ahivolal, and Aryapura. It’s a religious place consists of ancient and medieval era of Buddhist, Hindu and Jain monasteries. The temples are dedicated to the Lord Vishnu, Shiva, and Brahma separately, and it carries the popular sculptures on its walls and pillars. Interestingly, the temples’ exterior looks simple and does not contain any of the sculptures or statues. Apart from temples and monuments, Aihole also gives space to the Museum and Art Gallery.Location: It’s at Bagalkot, Karnataka, and located 46 km away from BadamiTiming: It’s operating from 6.00 am to 5.30 pm.Distance from Bus Stand: Its 33.9 km distanced from the Badami Bus Station

The Bhutanatha group of temples is a club of sandstone shrines dedicated to the deity Bhutanatha, God of Souls, in Badami town. The mere location is famous for its amazing views and rock climbing activities. All these temples are inspired by the Southern Indian style of architecture, having huge boulders and sculptures of different god’s incarnations. At the back of the temples, you can find the figures of Jain and Lord Vishnu avatars. This group of temples is one among the best places to visit in Badami during Hindu festivals.Location: It’s in Badami town, Bagalkot, Karnataka.Timings: It’s open from 6.00 am to 7.00 pm.Distance from Bus Stand: Its located 1.2 km away from the Badami Bus Stand

The Archaeological Museum, located in Badami is comprising of findings such as ancient stone implements and sculptures, inscriptions, precious stones and so on, dated back between early 6th and mid 16th century A.D. Here, Lajja Gouri and other narrative panels (Makara Torana) that represents predators like lion, tiger, etc. are some of the sought-after attractions, famous mainly for its majestic appearance. Apart from that, this great museum also houses plenty of other historical findings and documents. Thus, one must include this museum to the list of insightful places of visit in Badami.Location: It’s located at the foothills of the northern hill containing the northern fort, near to Pallava Narasimhavarmman’s inscription Timings: It’s open between 10.00 am and 5.00 pm (Friday closed)Distance from Bus Stand: It’s located 900 m away from the Badami Bus Stand

If you feel like something is missing in the list of attractive places to visit in Badami, add this great Akka-Tangi Falls that is sure to quench your thirst for adventure. Surrounded by a splendid environment, this coolest place gushes out water from the height and falls on top of your head like a snowball. Interestingly, it is the first fall of the Sharavathi River, which is less than 5 km from its birthplace.           Location: Badami, Bagalkot District, KarnatakaTimings: it’s open from 9.00 am to 5.30 pmDistance from Bus Stand: It’s just 1.1 km away from the Badami Bus Stand

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