Badami

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The Mallikarjuna temple at Pattadakkal was commissioned to be built by King Vikramaditya's younger wife Trailokamahadevi. It's dedicated to Lord Shiva and has ornate carvings from Ramayana, Mahabharata and other texts on its walls.
Another of the UNESCO heritage sites, these rock cut cave temples in Badami are very well preserved. There are a total of 4 caves, first and second dedicated to Lord Shiva and Vishnu respectively.
The carvings of these Ganas (or dwarves) greets you at the entrance pedestal of cave 2 at Badami.
Pattadakallu has a group of Hindu temples from 7-8th century. Well known for Chalukya architecture.
Ancients temples caves carved in huge sandstone hill. Great background for clicking pictures
Sterling Banashree Badami

Sterling Banashree Badami

3.5 out of 5
S B Yaragoppa Village, Ward no 6, Badami District Bagalkot State Karnataka
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The price is $37 total per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
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Mavi Retreat

Mavi Retreat

2.5 out of 5
Railway Station Rd Badami KA
The price is $48 total per night from Mar 26 to Mar 27
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Clarks Inn Badami

Clarks Inn Badami

3 out of 5
#1755, Veerpulakeshi Circle, Badami Badami Karnataka
The price is $65 total per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
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Mar 22 - Mar 23
Stay at this hotel in Badami. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Badami Cave Temples and Badami Museum are located ...
5/10 (2 reviews)
Reasonably good restaurant, very poor WiFi, rooms need maintenance.

Reviewed on Nov 20, 2019

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Marriott Executive Apartments Bengaluru UB City

Marriott Executive Apartments Bengaluru UB City

5 out of 5
24, Vittal Mallya Road, Bengaluru Karnataka
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Airport Southgate

2.5 out of 5
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HOTEL THE MANSION-Deralakatte mangalore

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2.5 out of 5
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Popular places to visit

Another of the UNESCO heritage sites, these rock cut cave temples in Badami are very well preserved. There are a total of 4 caves, first and second dedicated to Lord Shiva and Vishnu respectively.

Badami Cave Temples

You can find out about the history of Badami with a visit to Badami Cave Temples. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's sunsets.

Badami Cave Temples
The Agastya Lake is surrounded by hills and reddish sandstone temples, said to have been built in 5th century. The waters of this lake are said to possess healing powers too. The sandstone rocks around this lake have gaps in them that act as pathways to climb up the nearby hill. This view is from Badami caves.

Agastya Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Agastya Lake during your travels in Badami. Discover the area's sunsets and temples.

Agastya Lake

Banashankari Temple

Banashankari Temple is just one of the places to see in Badami, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's lakeside or experience its art scene.

Banashankari Temple

Group of Monuments in Pattadakal

Find out about the history of Pattadakal when you take a trip to Group of Monuments in Pattadakal. Amble around the area's lakeside or visit its temples.

Group of Monuments in Pattadakal

Akka-Tangi Falls

Explore the great outdoors at Akka-Tangi Falls, a lovely green space in Badami. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's sunsets.

Akka-Tangi Falls

Badami Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Badami Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Badami. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's sunsets.

Badami Museum

Things to do

Goa to Badami Extension Tour

Goa to Badami Extension Tour

$527
per adult
Goa to Badami Extension Tour
Pattadakal

Full Day Private Tour of Badami, Aihole and Pattadakal from Hampi

$225
per adult
Full Day Private Tour of Badami, Aihole and Pattadakal from Hampi
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Cities near Badami

Entrance of Durga temple with blue sky and clouds, Aihole, Karnataka, India.

Aihole

Pattadakal, Paṭṭadakallu or Raktapura, is a complex of Hindu and Jain temples in northern Karnataka (India). Located on bank of Malaprabha River in Bagalakote. Worled Heritage Site

Pattadakal

Entrance of Durga temple with blue sky and clouds, Aihole, Karnataka, India.

Bagalkot

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