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The capital of the early Chalukyas, Badami is picturesquely situated at the mouth of a ravine between two rocky hills. It has four rock-cut cave temples, the largest being the third cave dedicated to Vishnu. Overlooking the temples is a reservoir, its banks dotted with temples dedicated to Vishnu and Shiva. The Bhutanatha Temples and the museum set up by the Archaeological survey of India, are the other attractions.
General information
Altitude: 176.7 meters
Rainfall: 50 cm
Best Season: October to March
Temperature: Summer- Max. 38, Min. 23; Winter- Max. 29, Min. 15
STD Code: 08357
How to get there
Air
The nearest airport Belgaum 192 km is connected to Bombay.
Rail
Nearest railhead Badami 4 km from Badami town on the Hubli-Sholapur meter-gauge line.
Road
Badami is connected by road to important places in the south. Some of the places are Ailhole 44 km, Bangalore 499 km, Bagalkot 34 km, Bijapur 163 km, Gadag 70 km, Hospet 108 km, Hubli 128 km, Panaji 359 km, Pattadakal 22 km
In And Around
Pattadakal
A world Heritage center, it has 10 major temples representing early Chalukyan architecture. The biggest temple dedicated to Virupakeshvara, has a huge gateway and several inscription. In front of the temple is a majestic 2.6m high Nandi. The Mallikarjuna and Papanatha Temples and the Jain Temples from the Rashtrakuta period are well worth a visit.
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