Badami, Aihole and Pattadkal Day Tour from Hampi

Famous for its rock-cut caves, Badami is renowned for its architecture, caves, templesand the beautiful Agastya Lake, which is a must-visit.

Highlights

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

Detailed Overview

In this tour,  feel the rich heritage and legends of the iconic Chalukya Empire come alive. You will be taken to evocative destinations that include Pattadakal, a UNESCO World Heritage site. It rests on the left bank of the Malaprabha River. This historic place was once the capital of the Chalukya dynasty. Between the 7th and 9th century, there were many places of worship that were constructed here. You will also be visiting Aihole that houses a temple compound displaying stunning Chalukyan architecture. There are several temples here that date back to the 5th century CE. Then you will get to witness the charms of Badami temples. A trove for historians, it was a regal capital of the Badami Chalukyas from 540 to 757 AD and displays stunning stone architecture

Badami, Aihole and Pattadkal Day Tour from Hampi Itinerary

• The experienced driver will pick us up from your hotel in Hampi by 7 am.
• Our first destination will be Aihole, where you will climb to the top of Meguti Hill and spot the Neolithic Dolmens. Also, explore the Ravanphadi caves and several other temples in this region. 
• Our 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 styles, which include the North Indian Nagara style & South Indian Dravidian style of temple architectures.
• 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, we will take a leisurely stroll across the complex of Bhoothanatha Temple and the Agastya Lake.
• The tour will end with this, & the guests will be dropped off to your hotel in Hampi by 7 pm.