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Badami, Karnataka

Editors' itinerary · Badami

Badami, Pattadakal and Aihole in 3 days

3 days / 2 nights · Road trips, Couples, Friends, Family, Heritage, Winter, Photography

Photo: Ganesh Subramaniam / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

An unhurried, comfortable-budget route with Badami as the base. Day 1 covers the caves and lake, day 2 is the Pattadakal–Aihole day trip, and day 3 covers the fort, museum and departure.

Costs are per-person estimates. Destinations: Badami.

  1. Day 1Day 1: Arrive and the caves

    • 12:00

      Arrive at Badami station

      Transport · at Badami Railway Station

      Reach by train or bus, then take an auto into town to check in and rest. Confirm train timings beforehand.

    • 15:00

      Climb the four caves

      Sight · at Badami Cave Temples

      Go in the later afternoon for softer light, and keep a bottle of water. Buy the ticket at the counter and keep it for the fort.

    • 17:15

      Lakeside sunset walk

      Sight · at Agastya Lake and Bhutanatha Temple

      Walk down to Agastya Lake and the Bhutanatha temples as the light goes warm.

    • 19:30

      Dinner

      Food · at North Karnataka meal near the bus stand

      Try a jowar rotti plate at a local eatery, and ask about spice.

  2. Day 2Day 2: Pattadakal and Aihole

    • 08:30

      Pattadakal temples

      Sight · at Pattadakal Temples

      Leave early by hired taxi or auto, or take a bus where one runs. Allow 2–3 hours and carry cash for the entry ticket.

    • 13:30

      Aihole temple groups

      Sight · at Aihole

      Eat a packed or simple lunch, then wander the temple groups. Agree the return time with your driver.

    • 19:30

      Dinner back in Badami

      Food · at North Karnataka meal near the bus stand

      Keep the evening light; you will be tired after a day on your feet.

  3. Day 3Day 3: Fort, museum and departure

    • 07:00

      Fort climb

      Activity · at Badami Fort and Malegitti Shivalaya

      Do this first, before the sun gets strong. Wear shoes with grip.

    • 10:00

      Museum visit

      Sight · at Archaeological Museum

      A cool, quiet break before you check out.

    • 13:00

      Depart

      Transport · at Badami Railway Station

      Go to the station or bus stand. Leave a buffer for onward trains.