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Exploring Badami, Aihole and Pattadakal Heritage trail: Day 2

June 4, 2017September 17, 2018 Offbeat Explorers Leave a comment India, Karnataka
Badami Cave Temples in Badami Aihole Pattadakal Circuit in Karnataka, Mahakuta Temple and Banashankari Temple, Hampi like Ruins for Karnataka Tourism

After exploring Aihole and Pattadakal temples on first day (Clcik here to read our Day 1 experience at Badami), we planned to reach the Badami caves by 6 AM next day morning. But, our ambitious plan was ruined by our desire to sleep more 🙂 and finally we reached the caves by 8 AM. Click here to read […]

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Hike from Badami Caves to Mahakuta Temples: An Unplanned Venture

June 3, 2017September 16, 2018 Offbeat Explorers India, Karnataka
Hike to Mahakuta Temples from Badami Cave temples

Mahakuta Temples (also known as Mahakoota temples) is an important place of worship for Hindus near Badami cave temples. On second day of our visit to Badami, we had planned to visit Mahakuta temples which is ~14 KMS from Badami, by road. When we enquired at the bus stop, we came to know that there […]

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Pattadakal Temples: Epitome of Indian Temple Architecture

March 8, 2017September 16, 2018 Offbeat Explorers 1 Comment Karnataka
Badami Cave Temples Karnataka, Badami Tourism, Pattadakal Temple, Aihole Temple, Badami tourist places, badami aihole pattadakal, Keshava Temple, Hampi like Ruins, virupaksha temple pattadakal,

So, after experiencing the rich heritage of Aihole, we headed to explore the magnificence of Pattadakal temples in Badami (Day 1 and Day 2). Got an auto and packed our self in for 45 minutes ride, at times bumpy, but enjoyable. It was hot and humid post noon but temple was buzzing with tourists, some taking a nap […]

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Aihole Temples, Badami: A Rendezvous with the Past

March 5, 2017September 16, 2018 Offbeat Explorers Leave a comment Karnataka
Badami Cave Temples Karnataka, Badami Tourism, Pattadakal Temple, Aihole Temple, Badami tourist places, badami aihole pattadakal, Keshava Temple, Hampi like Ruins, virupaksha temple pattadakal, Mahakuta Temple Badami, Banashankari Temple

As soon as you enter Aihole in Badami, you are greeted with a vibrant rural life intrigued with the ruins of the past. Once the capital of Chalukya Kings, Aihole still seems to stand in the past telling stories through its temples, sculptures and heritage sites. Click here to read all our blogs for backpacking […]

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