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
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 […]
Pattadakal Temples: Epitome of Indian Temple Architecture
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 […]
Aihole Temples, Badami: A Rendezvous with the Past
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 […]