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An ancient temple complex with intricate carvings and multiple structures. 1
A large, intricately carved temple with a tiered roof structure. 2
A monkey sitting on a rock by a river, holding a green bottle and a lollipop. 3
A person holding a blue object near a large outdoor cooking area with steam rising, surrounded by concrete structures. 4
A group of people standing in front of an ancient temple with detailed carvings and columns. 5
By 5 Senses Walks
Free cancellation available
Price is P 17,280 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 11h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • Our destination will be the legendary cave temples built by the Chalukyas at Badami, Aihole and Pattadakal. Dating back to the 6th century, these are considered one of the best remnants of temple art in India. The Chalukyas patronized development of diverse cultural forms especially cave art and temple architecture. The architects developed 16 types of free-standing temples and 4 types of rock-cut shrines. The monuments of 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 has been designed to support local livelihoods by way of employment of local guides, and supporting local businesses in line with the mission of the company to ensure travel dollars stay where they are spent.

Activity location

  • Badami
    • Badami, Karnataka, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Badami
    • Badami, Karnataka, India

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Full Day Private Tour of Badami, Aihole and Pattadakal from Hampi

  • Activity duration is 11 hours and 30 minutes11h 30m
    11h 30m
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:00
Price details
P 17,279.64 x 1 AdultP 17,279.64
Total
Price is P 17,279.64
Until Tue, Aug 25

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    GST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • Inclusions
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Inclusions
    Entrance charges
  • Inclusions
    Vegetarian south Indian meals
  • Inclusions
    Guide

Know before you book

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Badami

  • 2h
Located in a ravine at the foot of red sandstone hills Badami looks mesmerizing surrounded by the Agastya lake. The cave temples are made of made of red sandstone and feature a hall with numerous pillars and a square shaped sanctum. Paintings cover the ceiling. A must look out is the pose of Lord Shiva and his consort Parvathi with a coiled serpent. An 18 armed lord Nataraja in 81 dancing poses is the other item of interest. Badami is also famous for its inscriptions. An important inscription to look out for would be the first Sanskrit inscription in old Kannada script, on a hillock dating back to 543 CE.

Aihole

  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Aihole has are more than a hundred stone temples from 5th century onwards to see. Legend says it is at Aihole that Lord Parashurama washed his axe after killing all the Kshatrayas.

Pattadakal

  • 1h 30m
This UNESCO World Heritage Site is an epitome of the Visara style of architecture. The grandest of all temples here is that of Virupaksha, built in 8th Century by Queen Lokamahadevi in 745 to commemorate victory over the Pallavas of Kanchi.

Location

Activity location

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    Badami
    • Badami, Karnataka, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Badami
    • Badami, Karnataka, India

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