Title: Things to Do in Badami in 2026 | Expedia.com [Badami Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Badami.dx6104911)[Hotels in Badami](https://expedia.com/Badami-Hotels.d6104911.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Badami](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Badami.d6104911.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Badami](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Badami.d6104911.Car-Rental-Guide)[Badami Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Badami.d6104911.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Badami ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Badami Types of activities [Badami Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Badami.dx6104911) ![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.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6104915/ea3fadb0-a1f0-4efa-bc21-5f45e9562edb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6104911/2e0ebcc6-2858-493d-a525-d780e3d7b3d4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The carvings of these Ganas (or dwarves) greets you at the entrance pedestal of cave 2 at Badami.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6104911/9be1fe58-a641-4c33-8b87-488b7f0a4bda.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Pattadakallu has a group of Hindu temples from 7-8th century. Well known for Chalukya architecture.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6104915/dc0c9adb-b10f-41bf-8830-9e04f552eaf1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Ancients temples caves carved in huge sandstone hill. 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[Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) --- ## Recommended things to do in Badami | Number of things to do | 3 | | ------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Hire a Guide to visit Badami/Aihole/Pattadakal with own transport](/things-to-do/hire-a-guide-to-visit-badami-aihole-pattadakal-with-own-transport.a51289639.activity-details): $92 | | Top 5 things to do | [Hire a Guide to visit Badami/Aihole/Pattadakal with own transport](/things-to-do/hire-a-guide-to-visit-badami-aihole-pattadakal-with-own-transport.a51289639.activity-details)[Goa to Badami Extension Tour](/things-to-do/goa-to-badami-extension-tour.a3266234.activity-details)[Full Day Private Tour of Badami, Aihole and Pattadakal from Hampi](/things-to-do/full-day-private-tour-of-badami-aihole-and-pattadakal-from-hampi.a47656973.activity-details) | | Under $25 | | | With kids | [Goa to Badami Extension Tour](/things-to-do/goa-to-badami-extension-tour.a3266234.activity-details)[Full Day Private Tour of Badami, Aihole and Pattadakal from Hampi](/things-to-do/full-day-private-tour-of-badami-aihole-and-pattadakal-from-hampi.a47656973.activity-details) | ## What to do in Badami --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Badami? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Badami ![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.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6104911/2e0ebcc6-2858-493d-a525-d780e3d7b3d4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Badami-Cave-Temples-Badami.d553248621562260844.Vacation-Attraction) ![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.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6104911/83a247b3-27b7-4650-8624-fa48ab8f7acc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Agastya-Lake-Badami.d553248621562260846.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Banashankari-Temple-Badami.d553248621562260843.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Group-Of-Monuments-In-Pattadakal-Badami.d553248621532738780.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Akka-Tangi-Falls-Badami.d553248623287168007.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Badami-Museum-Badami.d553248621562260845.Vacation-Attraction) #### Sangameshvara Temple Sangameshvara Temple is just one of the places to see in Pattadakal, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Take in the art scene and sunsets in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Sangameshvara-Temple-Badami.d553248621562260847.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Badami ![Entrance of Durga temple with blue sky and clouds, Aihole, Karnataka, India.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000414587/bc07ca9a-f43e-4475-a911-f218eb893a1d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### 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. 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