Badami

Travel Guide

The Mallikarjuna temple at Pattadakkal was commissioned to be built by King Vikramaditya's younger wife Trailokamahadevi. It's dedicated to Lord Shiva and has ornate carvings from Ramayana, Mahabharata and other texts on its walls.
The Mallikarjuna temple at Pattadakkal was commissioned to be built by King Vikramaditya's younger wife Trailokamahadevi. It's dedicated to Lord Shiva and has ornate carvings from Ramayana, Mahabharata and other texts on its walls.
Another of the UNESCO heritage sites, these rock cut cave temples in Badami are very well preserved. There are a total of 4 caves, first and second dedicated to Lord Shiva and Vishnu respectively.
The carvings of these Ganas (or dwarves) greets you at the entrance pedestal of cave 2 at Badami.
Pattadakallu has a group of Hindu temples from 7-8th century. Well known for Chalukya architecture.
Sterling Banashree Badami

Sterling Banashree Badami

3.5 out of 5
S B Yaragoppa Village, Ward no 6, Badami District Bagalkot State Karnataka
The price is €33 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
€33
25 Feb - 26 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Badami. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Badami Cave Temples and Agastya Lake ...
7.8/10 Good! (15 reviews)
Value for money stay
Stayed here for 2 nights to see Badami. The hotel is located a little out of main town. The cottages were good. The food was ok. Front desk was helpful in arranging car guide etc. the wifi worked well. Good place to stay

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Sterling Banashree Badami
Mavi Retreat

Mavi Retreat

2.5 out of 5
Railway Station Rd Badami KA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €47 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
€47
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly resort in Badami. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Badami Museum and Agastya Lake are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
This is a gem of a place! Great food, wonderful staff, and a comfortable room.

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

Mavi Retreat
Clarks Inn Badami

Clarks Inn Badami

3 out of 5
#1755, Veerpulakeshi Circle, Badami Badami Karnataka
The price is €69 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
€69
25 Feb - 26 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Badami. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Badami Cave Temples and Badami Museum are located ...
Reasonably good restaurant, very poor WiFi, rooms need maintenance.

Reviewed on 20 Nov 2019

Clarks Inn Badami
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Sunset Cafe Beach Stay

Sunset Cafe Beach Stay

3 out of 5
Middle Beach, near Kariyappa Temple, Kumta Karnataka
Stay at this beach cottage in Kumta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and memory foam beds. Popular attractions Gokarna Beach and Main Beach are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (4 reviews)
Three chill days at the beach
I had three beautiful days at Sunset Cafe Beach Stay. Sandeep and the team took care of everything and I felt very welcomed. The communication and arrival all worked like a charm and the food was also pretty good. All in all I can fully recommend staying here!

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2025

Sunset Cafe Beach Stay
Airport Southgate

Airport Southgate

3.5 out of 5
BK Halli Rd Bengaluru KA
Stay at this aparthotel in Bengaluru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Meco Kartopia and Devanahalli Fort are located ...
7.2/10 Good! (28 reviews)
Value for the money
Photos looked too good. Upon arrival- neighbourhood area seemed scary as it was in a remote location- felt a bit insecure but turned out to be a great place. Will certainly consider once again for a transit stop

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

Airport Southgate
Tristar Service Apartments

Tristar Service Apartments

3 out of 5
1216, 100 ft Road Bengaluru
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Bengaluru. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Popular attractions M.G. Road and Cubbon Park are ...
Poor response to queries and request.Half of equipments such as TV wifi and hot watwer were not working or tripping frequently

Reviewed on 28 Oct 2024

Tristar Service Apartments
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Popular places to visit

Another of the UNESCO heritage sites, these rock cut cave temples in Badami are very well preserved. There are a total of 4 caves, first and second dedicated to Lord Shiva and Vishnu respectively.

Badami Cave Temples

You can find out about the history of Badami with a visit to Badami Cave Temples. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's sunsets.

Badami Cave Temples
The Agastya Lake is surrounded by hills and reddish sandstone temples, said to have been built in 5th century. The waters of this lake are said to possess healing powers too. The sandstone rocks around this lake have gaps in them that act as pathways to climb up the nearby hill. This view is from Badami caves.

Agastya Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Agastya Lake during your travels in Badami. Discover the area's sunsets and temples.

Agastya Lake

Banashankari Temple

Banashankari Temple is just one of the places to see in Badami, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's lakeside or experience its art scene.

Banashankari Temple

Group of Monuments in Pattadakal

Find out about the history of Pattadakal with a stop at Group of Monuments in Pattadakal. Amble around the area's lakeside or visit its temples.

Group of Monuments in Pattadakal

Akka-Tangi Falls

Explore the great outdoors at Akka-Tangi Falls, a lovely green space in Badami. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's sunsets.

Akka-Tangi Falls

Badami Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Badami Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Badami. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's sunsets.

Badami Museum

Things to do

Pattadakal

Full Day Private Tour of Badami, Aihole and Pattadakal from Hampi

€187
per adult
Full Day Private Tour of Badami, Aihole and Pattadakal from Hampi
Goa to Badami Extension Tour

Goa to Badami Extension Tour

€438
per adult
Goa to Badami Extension Tour
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