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The ancient capital of the Badami Chalukya dynasty (6th–8th century). Four stunning rock-cut cave temples are carved into red sandstone cliffs above the Agastya Lake. Nearby Aihole and Pattadakal (UNESCO) add to the richness.
Must-see highlights
Cave 1 Nataraja & Shiva (Hindu)
Cave 2 Trivikrama panel
Cave 3 Vishnu panel (largest)
Cave 4 Jain shrine
Agastya Lake reflections at sunset
Bhutanatha temples at water's edge
Badami Fort watchtowers
Archaeological Museum
Pattadakal UNESCO temples (22km)
Aihole "cradle of Indian architecture" (35km)
Mahakuta temples complex
On the map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Badami 5km · Hubli Airport 100km
Nearby attractions
AiholePattadakal (UNESCO)Agastya LakeBhutanatha TemplesMahakuta
How to get here
Bengaluru → Badami
train · 9h
₹350
approx.
Hubli → Badami
bus · 2.5h
₹150
approx.
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October – February
Nearest Transport
Badami5 km
Hubli Airport100 km
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mid₹1,400/night
luxury₹3,500/night
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