Explore 6th-century Chalukya cave temples in Badami, Aihole, and Pattadakal. Discover India’s finest temple art on a full-day private tour from Hampi.
Explore 6th-century Chalukya cave temples in Badami, Aihole, and Pattadakal. Discover India’s finest temple art on a full-day private tour from Hampi.
- Badami - Nestled in a ravine at the base of red sandstone hills, Badami captivates with its scenic Agastya lake. The cave temples, carved from red sandstone, boast a hall filled with numerous pillars and a square sanctum. The ceilings are adorned with paintings. Noteworthy is the depiction of Lord Shiva with his consort Parvathi and a coiled…
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Badami - Nestled in a ravine at the base of red sandstone hills, Badami captivates with its scenic Agastya lake. The cave temples, carved from red sandstone, boast a hall filled with numerous pillars and a square sanctum. The ceilings are adorned with paintings. Noteworthy is the depiction of Lord Shiva with his consort Parvathi and a coiled serpent. Another highlight is the 18-armed Lord Nataraja in 81 dance poses. Badami is also renowned for its inscriptions, including the first Sanskrit inscription in old Kannada script, dating back to 543 CE, found on a hillock.
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Aihole - Aihole is home to over a hundred stone temples dating from the 5th century onwards. According to legend, it is here that Lord Parashurama cleansed his axe after vanquishing the Kshatriyas.
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Pattadakal - This UNESCO World Heritage Site exemplifies the Visara style of architecture. The most magnificent temple here is the Virupaksha, constructed in the 8th century by Queen Lokamahadevi in 745 to celebrate a victory over the Pallavas of Kanchi.
- Goods and Services Tax (GST)
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Entrance charges
- Lunch
- Guide
- Goods and Services Tax (GST)
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Entrance charges
- Lunch
- Guide
Our journey will take us to the renowned cave temples constructed by the Chalukyas at Badami, Aihole, and Pattadakal. Dating back to the 6th century, these temples are considered some of the finest examples of temple art in India. The Chalukyas fostered the development of various cultural forms, particularly cave art and temple architecture. The…
Our journey will take us to the renowned cave temples constructed by the Chalukyas at Badami, Aihole, and Pattadakal. Dating back to the 6th century, these temples are considered some of the finest examples of temple art in India. The Chalukyas fostered the development of various cultural forms, particularly cave art and temple architecture. The architects created 16 types of free-standing temples and 4 types of rock-cut shrines. The monuments at Badami, Aihole, and Pattadakal transformed the Malaprabha river valley into a cradle of Temple Architecture.
This tour is organized by Five Senses Tours, a private limited company recognized by the Ministry of Tourism and a member of the Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO). The tour is designed to support local livelihoods by employing local guides and supporting local businesses, in line with the company’s mission to ensure travel dollars benefit the local community.
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