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 Badami is located in the Bijapur District of Karnataka, at the southern most point of the Deccan Trap. The capital of the famous Chalukyas, Badami is picturesquely situated at the mouth of a ravine between twin orange-hued soapstone rocky hills. Famous for its cave temples carved out from soft sandstone hills, Badami is popularly regarded as the 'Cradle of Temple Architecture'.
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How to reach |
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By Air |
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The nearest airport is Belgaum about 150 km. Other important airport near Badami is Bangalore about 500 km, the place is well connected by Indian Airlines flights to most parts of India. |
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By Rail |
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Nearest rail-head is Hubli about 130 km and the place is well connected by rail line to Bangalore and Hyderabad. |
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By Road |
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Buses are available from Badami and regularly ply between Badami to Belgaum, Hubli, Bijapur and many other destinations |
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Places to Visit |
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The Cave Temples |
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The Cave Temples, among them the largest and most ornamental is the temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The temples are full of beautiful sculptures of animals like varaha (boar). Also a must see is the Bhutnatha Temple which lends its name to the lake beneath the cave temples. |
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The Archaeological Museum |
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The Archaeological Museum is another tourist attraction, which houses some outstanding sculptures of the by gone era including the remarkable Lajja-Gauri images of fertility cult. In the near by Jain temple you can find a large figure of Parshwanatha. A lake situated in the vicinity of temples is popular for a belief that a dip in the waters of this lake can cure leprosy as the water is said to have healing properties. |
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Tipu's Fort |
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Tipu's Fort also attracts your attention in Badami. Situated on a hilltop, it provides you a beautiful glimpse of Badami. |
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