Start with breakfast at the hotel.
Badami was known as the royal capital of the Chalukyas. It houses many appealing sites with Dravidian architecture which significantly draws on elements of the south and north Indian styles of architecture. Badami is situated in a valley of rugged red sandstone and is famous for its rock-cut cave temples, carvings,and fortresses. The backstreets of Badami are a treat for the eyes with glimpses of the Chalukyan ruins, old houses and wooden doorways with beautiful carvings.
Move ahead to visit Aihole, Pattadakal,and Badami Caves
Aihole is known as the temple complex of Karnataka. You can find almost 125 Chalukyan temples in this city. The architecture noted in the temples was popular during the 6th century AD under the reign of Badami Chalukyas. The main places to visit here are the Lad Khan temple, Gowda temple, Durga temple, Huchimalli temple, Meganagudi temple, Huchappayyagudi temple and the Gowda Temple.
A tiny village located near Badami, Pattadakal is a symbol of fusion in architecture. This place has ten splendid stone temples built around the 7th and 8th century among which one is a Jain temple. The attractions in Pattadakal are the Sangameshwara temple, Jain temple, Galaganath temple and the Papanatha temple.
The day would end with a visit to the Badami Caves. The main attractions in Badami caves are the four separate temples which have unique carvings and house many beautiful sculptures. The temples signify Chalukyan architecture with an interior hall, columned verandah and a shrine in the rear portion. The carvings in the first three temples show Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu in their different incarnations or ‘avatars.’ Another temple is dedicated to the Jain Tirthankaras.
Return to Hampi by driving for an overnight stay at the hotel.