Cave Temples
Badami is famous for its rock-cut cave temples. These temples have been carved out from the red sandstone hills that surround the town. The four cave temples at Badami date back to the 6th and 7th centuries A.D. and are ornately carved with figures of Hindu deities.Near these caves lies the 5th-century Agastyatirtha Tank, dotted with Bhuthnath temples, dedicated to Lord Shiva. The archeological museum is located near this tank, which in turn is near the historic Badami Fort.
Pattadakal
The historic village of Pattadakal is located 20 km from Badami. It was the second capital of the Chalukyas and important state functions during the reigns of the Chalukyas were held here. It has many temples dating back to the 6th and 7th centuries A.D.Aihole
Aihole, 46 km from Badami, was an important place during the Chalukya period and has a number of richly carved Hindu temples dating back to the 6th to 8th century A.D.The best time to visit this small historic town is from October to February, when the weather is cool and pleasant.
