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High Season : Oct - Mar

20 - 30℃

Low Season : Apr - Sep

28 - 39℃

Nearest Airport -IXG

Belgaum Airport

Nearest Train Stations -BDM

Badami Railway station.

History

Around the 6th century, with the decline of the Gupta dynasty, Prakshin I of the Chalukya dynasty took control of Badami and made it the capital of the Chalukya dynasty. Pulakeshin I and his descendants are called Badami Chalukyas. After the death of Prakshin I, other rulers such as Keltiwaman I and Mangalesa of the Kalka dynasty ruled Badami until Prakshin II took control of the dynasty. Pulakeshi II was a powerful ruler who ruled Badami from 609-642 AD.

After his death, due to infighting, the dynasty briefly declined and Palavas used and controlled Badami. They ruled Badami for 13 years, Vikramaditya, I brought Badami from Paravas. Kirthivarman I and Mangalesha, sons of Pulakeshin I, built the world-famous cave temple in Badami. Kirthivarman II, son of Vikramaditya II, was the last ruler of the Chalukya dynasty. He ruled Badami from 746 to 753 AD and was later overthrown by King Rashtrakuta Dante Durga in 753 AD.

Facts & Culture

Badami has many archaeological buildings from the Dravidian period, these buildings are the remains of the Chalukya dynasty, which made Badami its capital between the 4th and 8th centuries. The city was an important commercial center at the time, and it is said that gold and precious stones were traded here. Badami is an archaeological paradise, and its majestic buildings and intricate sculptures attest to the rule of powerful dynasties such as Rashtrakutas, Palavas, and Marathas around the area. In fact, some temples in Badami were influenced by a mix of South Indian architecture and the Nagara style of North India. Badami is located 590 kilometers from Bangalore and 128 kilometers from Bijapur, and amazes tourists with its rich history, beautiful architecture, ancient temples, and rock climbing opportunities.

Places to See

Badami Cave Temples

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Badami Cave Temple is a complex of Hindu and Jain cave temples in Badami, a city in the Bagalkot district of northern Karnataka, India. Caves are an important example of Indian rock architecture, es

06:00 - 18:30
Badami, Karnataka 587201
Wheelchair Accessible - No
Toilet- Yes

Badami Fort

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Formerly known as Vatapi, Badami is a historically important place with many historic buildings. Badami Fortress is one such monument that stands as a strong witness of the culturally rich past era. B

10:00 - 17:00
Bagalkot district, Karnataka
Wheelchair Accessible - No
Toilet- No

Agastya Lake

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Lake Agassuya (Tirtha) is a huge lake under the cave temple. The lake, built in the 5th century, is considered sacred because of the healing power of its water. The eastern shores of Lake Agastya

06:00 - 18:00
Bagalkot district, Karnataka
Wheelchair Accessible - No
Toilet- No

Archaeological Museum Badami

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The museum was founded in 1979 by the Indian Archaeological Research Bureau. Originally, it was a place to store and preserve researched materials, sculptures, and inscriptions. Eventually, it was co