What to expect
Highlights
- The Chalukya-era temple cluster.
- The old inscriptions.
- The quiet heritage-town setting.
Kembhavi Temple Town
The old temple town of Kembhavi in Shorapur taluk, with a cluster of Kalyani-Chalukya-era shrines and inscriptions — a small heritage settlement of the Krishna–Bhima doab. This heritage guide is organized from Shorapur in Yadgir district, with practical planning for routes, timing, nearby stays, food, operators and direct local inventory. Use it to compare what to see, how long to spend, when to go and which heritage stays, local guides, restaurants, shops, wellness options, transport and visitor services should be verified around Kembhavi Temple Town.
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Kembhavi Temple Town
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Typeheritage
Nearest baseShorapur
DistrictYadgir
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed45 minutes to an hour
EntryFree
Places to visit4→Kembhavi is an old temple town in Shorapur taluk with a cluster of Kalyani-Chalukya-era shrines and inscriptions.
It is a small heritage settlement of the Krishna–Bhima doab.
Getting there
How to visit
- At Kembhavi in Shorapur taluk; by road with a vehicle.
- Remove footwear at active shrines and do not touch the carvings.
Distance by road
- Kalaburagi100 km
- Raichur80 km
- Vijayapura170 km
- Hyderabad200 km
- Bengaluru560 km
Road km to Yadgir; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
October to February; mornings.
Weather in Kembhavi Temple TownSeasonal guide
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Today at Kembhavi Temple Town
Sunrise6:11 am
Sunset6:36 pm
Golden hour best light5:36 pm–6:36 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:36 pm–7:01 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 278°
Moon tonight🌗 Last quarter · 48%
Sunset is in about 7 minutes.
South-west monsoon. June to September is the south-west monsoon in Karnataka. Expect heavy showers, mostly in bursts rather than all day — carry rain cover, allow extra time for getting around, and note that ferries and open-air sites are the first things affected.
Sun and moon are calculated for this location and shown in IST. Photography windows are the hour around sunrise and sunset; the sunset bearing is degrees clockwise from true north. Moon phase is accurate to about half a day.
Visitor notes
- Living village temples — be respectful during worship.
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wildlifeBonal Bird Sanctuary
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36.0 km · ~60 min by cab
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Kembhavi Temple Town — at a glance
TimingsTemple hours
Best timeOctober to February; mornings
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Kembhavi Temple Town
At Kembhavi in Shorapur taluk; by road with a vehicle
Getting back
Work out your return before you settle in for the sunset. Public transport here thins out sharply in the evening, and Kembhavi Temple Town is easier to reach than to leave. We do not publish departure times: there is no official live feed we are permitted to republish, and a wrong time here would strand you. Check the operator directly on the day.
- KSRTC — the Karnataka state bus operator; route and schedule enquiries. Online booking.
- Indian Railways — live running and seat availability for the nearest railhead, named under “Getting here” above.
Ask at the bus stand for the time of the last service back, not the next one. If you miss it, an auto or app cab is the fallback — agree the fare before you get in.
Getting around Kembhavi Temple Town
We have not assessed physical access at this place yet. Across India, step-free routes, handrails and accessible toilets are the exception rather than the rule, and pavements are often interrupted — if step-free access matters to you, contact the site or a local operator before committing to the trip.
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When is the best time to visit Kembhavi Temple Town?
October to February; mornings.
What are the entry fee and timings at Kembhavi Temple Town?
Entry: Free. Timings: Temple hours.
How do I reach Kembhavi Temple Town?
At Kembhavi in Shorapur taluk; by road with a vehicle. Remove footwear at active shrines and do not touch the carvings.
How much time do I need for Kembhavi Temple Town?
45 minutes to an hour.
What else is near Kembhavi Temple Town?
Nearby you can pair Vanadurga Fort (17.3 km), Bonal Bird Sanctuary (19.1 km), Hunasagi Prehistoric Site (21.6 km), Chanda Hussaini Dargah, Gogi (24.9 km).