The four rock-cut cave temples of Badami are carved into the red sandstone cliff above Agastya Lake, in the old Chalukyan capital of Vatapi, and date from the 6th century.
The four rock-cut cave temples of Badami are carved into the red sandstone cliff above Agastya Lake, in the old Chalukyan capital of Vatapi, and date from the 6th century.
Caves 1 to 3 are Hindu — famous for the dancing Nataraja, the Trivikrama and Harihara panels and the great Narasimha and Vishnu-on-Ananta reliefs — while cave 4 is Jain, each with a pillared verandah and carved ceilings.
Entry: ASI ticket (nominal for Indians, higher for foreign nationals); camera fee extra
Getting there: Stairway up the south cliff at Badami, above Agastya Lake
Steep rock-cut steps with monkeys about — go early, wear good shoes and carry water.
Road km to Bagalkot; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
October to February; early morning for cool stone and soft light on the carvings.
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October to February; early morning for cool stone and soft light on the carvings.
Entry: ASI ticket (nominal for Indians, higher for foreign nationals); camera fee extra. Timings: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
The caves rise in a stairway up the south cliff at Badami; buy the ASI ticket at the foot and climb from Cave 1 upward. Wear proper shoes for the stone steps and carry water; watch for the resident monkeys.
1.5 to 2 hours.
Nearby you can pair Agastya Lake (300 m), Bhutanatha Temples (480 m), Badami Fort (580 m), Banashankari Amma Temple (4.1 km).
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