Badami

An archaeological wonder, Badami is a tiny town in the Bagalkot district of Karnataka. The town is known for its wonderfully crafted sandstone cave temples, fortresses and carvings. It was once the royal capital of the Chalukyas and thus, enjoys a prominent place in the history of India. A visit to Badami can treat you with majestic examples of Dravidian architecture

Start your holiday to Badami by visiting the incredible looking Cave Temples. Adorned with intricate carvings and depictions, these temples show Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu in various avatars in first three temples while the forth temple has been dedicated to Jain Tirthankaras. Bhuthanatha Temples of Badami are also a treat to watch. The temples face the beautiful Agastya Lake. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the temples are made using sandstone which glitters when the sunrays fall on them.

Badami has a rich history which can be seen in various historical places dotted here. The classic Badami Fort here was built by Tipu Sultan in the 18th century. It features two Shivalaya complexes belonging to the 5th century. Some of the must see places of the fort include the Durga Temple, Ravanaphadi Cave Temples, Huchimalli Temple, Lad Khan Temple, Meganagudi group, etc. Also, the Open Air Museum here is an archaeological marvel constructed in 1979. It houses four separate galleries exhibiting artifacts belonging to mythological to prehistoric times. 

Seeking a place to spend some blissful moments amidst nature? Visit the Agastya Lake. This popular lake faces all the caves of Badami which makes the views even more stunning.