Badami Cave Temples in Gajendragarh

archaeological delight owing to its beautifully crafted sandstone cave temples, fortresses and carvings. Located in the Bagalkot district in Karnataka, Badami is part of the UNESCOA must place to visit ..

Dedicated to lord Vishnu and Shiva. These caves were built during Chalukya Hoysalas Period & the architecture is outstanding. Incredible experience & definitely its a must visit place.

Majestic beauty. How did they build those modern type temples/houses with pillars carving out of rocks under hills. The entire Badami is beautiful and less crowded too

Cave temple and the museum part should be visited. From cave temple you can go to museum by walking. You can drive your car(only carto museum as well but the road is very congested and goes through thickly populated untidy streets. museum will be closed on Fridays. You need at least 1hr to see everything here. Walkable path to museum from cave temple is also dirty.

From Shankbhari devi temple this is at 5km.Parking is limited. Need to buy tickets to visit these caves. Total 4 caves are here which is carved from pink stones.Many temples are available to visit around the lakes.Best place to visit is in a winter season.

Indias Petra. An architectural marvel. There are 4 caves in total and a beautiful lake in front with few temples surrounding the lake. It hurts to see all the disfigured idols inside the caves (only few remaining, rest all pillaged, robbed & looted)

Sheer Brilliance what comes to your mind when you visit the Badami cave temples. The 3 Hindu and 1 Jain temples are architected by cutting into rocks. The carvings are exquisite. The place is maintained neatly. People need to ensure they dont litter here. The surroundings are so picturesque. Despite the damage done, it still stands and wows the visitors.Take your time in going around the monuments and, if possible, hire a guide who can tell you details of the place and its historical significance.Try not to carry any bags while you trek up as the monkeys are very active and could try to snatch. They are in plenty here, so be on the lookout. They never troubled us as we just had our phones in our hands for pictures.Enjoy your visit to Badami and soak in the history of the earlier golden era and their marvellous creation, Badami.

A must see place of our ancient living The Badami cave temples are from the 6th century. These are rock-cut cave architecture, The beautiful carvings are a sight to see, the best part is they are still very well preserved. They are full of tales on different avatars of Shiva and Vishnu. A visit will take anywhere between 1-2 hrs. The climb is full of monkeys A very beautiful cave carved out of monolithic rock structure. Must visit for archaeological enthusiasts and also a rich historical and heritage site.Nearby places to visit includes Banashankari temple,Pattadakallu ,Aihole,Mahakoota

A very beautiful cave carved out of monolithic rock structure. Must visit for archaeological enthusiasts and also a rich historical and heritage site.

Amazing place to visit, to witness structural beauty.As it is located in arid region ofthe state, climate is usually too hot, dry and sunny.Beware of monkeys. Eatables and water bottles attract lot of monkeys and they create nuisance, better to roam only with a single water bottle

India is a treasure house of spectacular architectural sites, most of which display craftsmanship and sculptural brilliance and whose beauty cannot be described in words. Many a time, words do little justice to these architectural gems that have been standing tall for several centuries. One such sight is Badami in Karnataka that is home to a set of awe-inspiring cave temples that date back to the 6th and 7th century AD..

Badami caves are Marvellous Architecture with Stunning sculptures & The caves are surrounded by residential area. The Rock cut caves are dedicated to (1 Shiva,2 Vishnu and Buddha). Need to Climb a lot of steps to visit the each cave and monsoon , winters are perfect time to visit (because of weather ). Views from the top of the caves, View of Agasthya lake with the Bhoothnath temple and the background caves are aesthetic. Can click beautiful pictures here & better to go Agasthya temple through the lake side from the caves , dont prefer over the streets coz many pigs in the streets which is also way to the Agasthya temple, museum. It has toilets at the entrance.Must wear shoes coz one has to climb the steps & dont carry more luggage. Carry a backpack of Water bottles and snacks with you.It takes around 5km from the railway station.It takes around 3 to 4 hours to visit the entire place & for senior citizens, who have health issues,parents of small babiesfor them it’s not recommended( coz need to walk more & climb up).#must visit this place

I read about these cave temples in the book Lords of the Deccan. They are described in great detail and are a testament to the greatness of the Chalukyas of Vatapi.The monument is well maintained by ASI and is also well guarded. There are lots of monkeys around the parking so be very careful of your stuff. Avoid having food here.The caves themselves are beautiful and a shutterbugs delight. Sculptures of Vishnu, Shiva and Mahavir offer a glimpse religion of South India in the 7th and 8th centuries. The elevation from the last cave offers a breathtaking view of the valley. You can also easily see the temples on the opposite cliffs as well.

Awesome place..... A total of 4 caves were there..... Compared to Aurangabad its a smaller cave but no comparison ...... In 3 caves Hinduism reflects and lasts One 4th cave is of Jainism......

Badami is a must visit for every Kannadiga to know about the glorious Kannada empire. Located in Bagalkote district, roads to Badami is pretty decent. Approach roads are well maintained. Parking is free. However, there is an entry fee. There are a lot of mischievous monkeys so keep an eye on your belongings.Once you are in, please do take a guide who can explain the architecture, history and heritage about the cave temples. Every cave temple has a story to tell. Unless you get a guide, you will not understand the rich history of the place. It takes roughly about 2-2.5 hours to finish all the 4 caves. So plan your trip accordingly. There are free to use restrooms outside the gates which are decent enough. We hired guide Mr Bhimappa who gave us incredible and insightful details about all the four caves. He was witty, knowledgeable and humble guy. Took photos of us too and suggested from good frames to photograph as well. So when you are here, do hire him as your guide.Theres still a lot of improvements which Govt of Karnataka should push for as this is an iconic place for Karnataka and of course UNESCO heritage place.

These stunning hillside caves offer up a break from the heat and an artistic and religious masterpiece. The step climb offers some quick and intense exercise before the mind-blowing experience. Even the most seasoned traveler is likely to be wowed here!Do some research before entering the cave. Each andevery sculptures have a deep history.

It’s a very beautiful place and had a wonderful experience. All the caves and temples are very beautiful and It requires 2-3 hours to explore all the caves and temples hence try to reach the place early in the morning. No reservation is required here.Tip : Take a local guide to know the history behind the place.

Very well maintained heritage site. There 4 caves in one side of mountain. On another site we found fort. 3 caves are Hindu mythology carved and 1 Jain.Lots of Vishnu Avatar sculpture.

Badami doesn’t need an introduction. If you dont know, please Google it bro. It was a dream-come-true moment for us to visit one the wonders of India. Proud to be born in this great nation.Only have one request to the Government. People have created slums around the place and they are using the lake for washing clothes. Please look into this. This is a UNESCO world heritage site for Gods sake. We have to protect our prides.

The Badami caves temple complex is very beautiful sculptures carving in badami colour rock . There are four caves in this group of caves. Three caves temple are Hindu religious and one is Jain religious. Two hours is sufficient time to see the caves.

Beautiful place which is very well maintained. Post monsoon is the right time to visit. The waterfalls is a rare phenomenon one could witness during heavy monsoon.

Stunning sculptures...a must visit place for those who love history and architecture. I had been during monsoon time and no big crowd. If you are lucky with rains not chasing you, monsoon season is the best season to go around badami.The campus is well maintained by ASI. The 4 caves are ascending one over the other and may not suit eldersad people difficulty in Climbing steps.

Visit the place when there is less sun. You have to climb steps.There are monkeys around the place and please take care of what you carry in your hand. Agastya lake is visible from the top. Each floor in the cave is dedicated to different gods. from Shiva, Vishnu, Buddha to mahavir jain.You will get some great photos in the evenings. Carry a water bottle with you.

Badami caves are Hindu and jain caves carved in around 6th century. There are 4 caves carved in red stone(sand stone). This place is Well maintained and clean. There are several temples around on the bank of a man made lake.We can visit this place once. Worth to watch Bhutnath temple situated on bank of lake and museum.

A Great Marvel of Indian History. Build in 6th Century. Well Maintained. A really to be seen once in life time. You will understood what our ancestors are and knowledge about vastu. An entire Rocky Mountain carve to build this marvel. Dont know what science in that time they used. Really to be seen once in a life time. Other wise how we can called as Indian. Also special thanks to be given Archeological survey of Indian for really good maintaining.

Beautiful Rock-Cut temples, Must visit with guide.4 caves temples are linked by a stepped path, overlooking the town and Agastya lake.

A good place to visit. Hire a guide so that each and everything about the place will be explained in detail. 7th Century caves, naturally carved pillars and more.

Beautiful and divine since we can see here. Badami Cave Temples are located in the Bagalkot district of Karnataka. The Badami Cave Temples are believed to be the origin of the cave temples. These temples are built by digging out a huge red sandstone hill. These temples are the beauty of the Saiva and Vaishnava Buddhist Jain traditions. Tourists say goodbye to Badami with a smile and heart after seeing the sculptures and their stories.

There are few steps which you need to climb but the climb is worth it.Cave can easily take around 2 to 3 hours if you watch carefully and enjoy the architecture.Watch out, there are a lot of monkeys which can snatch your belongings.

A very good place , amazing rock cut caves, the guide also explained it well .Note: Be careful of the monkeys there r a lot of monkeys before u enter do close ur windows of car or bus whatever

Very interesting place 👌Was Lil crowded🙂 Best tourism place to visit and enjoy with family 🥰😊But need to be very careful with the monkey 🐒 attack 😂Be careful with your things, bags and bottles! They suddenly attack on the food in your hand!Todays experience was the best one with our family.The big big caves were mesmerizing and there was a good view from high point the last one. 👌👌👌Best one to visit.

The place is beautiful with all the caves around. Its nice to see the view from the top cave. Suggest you to go early as its takes time to see all the caves and also the temple is near which needs another way to go there. So best to plan well before you visit.

Best Ever Indian Historical Caves, 7th Century Caves, Very Beautifully crafts are made on the stones of the mountain, beautiful views from the top, "Incredible India-Incredible Karnataka"But be aware of monkeys⚠️⚠️

There are total 4 caves.3 belong to Hinduism and 1 belong to Jainism.There are sculpture depicted in the walls of the cave from 4AD to 7AD.Sculpture are inspired from the Hindu mythology related to the Shiva and Vishnu.Best place for the history enthusiast.

The Badami cave temples are a complex of three Hindu and one Jain temple from the 6th century. These are rock-cut cave architecture, the earliest of its kind in the Deccan. The beautiful carvings are a sight to see, the best part is they are still very well preserved. They are full of tales on different avatars of Shiva and Vishnu. A visit will take anywhere between 1-2 hrs. The climb is full of monkeys so keep your belonging secured.

Place is absolutely clean and well maintained.Huge parking space for all sorts of vehicle.Parking charges r 20 rs and entry per person 40rs. Takes around 1.5 hr to fully explore.

It is famous for its rock cut monuments such as the Badami cave temples, as well as the structural temples such as the Bhutanatha temples, Badami Shivalaya and Jambulingesvara temple. It is located in a ravine at the foot of a rugged, red sandstone outcrop that surrounds Agastya lake.

This place is something very different and how everything made under the caves. Very beautiful and appreciable.If you’re visiting hampi then don’t miss this place. Except it there’s nothing in badami, few good hotels and restaurants.Keep travelling and Stay safe.

Beautiful place to see rock cut temples. Highest temple is of Buddha. Be sure to go before sunset and walk to the nearby temples.

Nice place. There are lot of place to explore. Location is very near to the main road, cars and other vehicles can reach easily.

At badami we had a wonderful experience,there are so many stone works inside the rocks and saw a different area which is the back side hill of the main temple from which we could see the both front hill views which is beautiful but we didnt see any people in that portion ,I dont know why .

The main attraction in Badami . Cave temples carved out of huge rocks / circa 6th/ 7th century . 4 caves with different depictions - Shiva , Vishnu , jain . Also offers a wonderful view of the Bhootnath temple and Agastya lake .One would need to walk up stairs for each level . Relatively easy for elders . The caves as such were well maintained ( visited in Dec 2021, no batty / putrid smells , given that they are ancient caves . The place can get crowded , so suggest visiting early in the morning - before the crowds - allows you to enjoy the place and also take pictures . Monkeys are a menace - quite honestly , the place is absolutely crowded with them - so one needs to make sure that no food / packets are visible - keep covered / concealed .The place has a small entry fee ( cheaper if bought onlineand a paid parking ( expensive but still available !. Overall a wonderful place and one of the highlights of Karnataka tourism .

It is an wonderful experience that entering into the Badami cave temples. Together make it a complex of Hindu and Jain cave temples located in Badami. It is a main attraction in the Badami worth to visit. It is a unique and well preserved cave monuments in Karnataka. There is many sculptures inside the temples. And there were many guides also to help us

This is very nice to visit with family and children..every one can enjoy..amazing work done buy art workers on the stones..each and every cave tell you lots of stories and knowledge you can get...time not enough for me to get full pictures and other side of the caves unable to see..monkeys very problem here..be careful with your luggage and belongings..monkeys will steal from you...

I have visited many times, this was my third visit to Badami caves. Best time is the sunset at the second cave. If you are nearby must visit during raining 🌧️. The pond looks too good during sunset and a museum is available. Top hill and monkeys naughty captures.

The ASI should put proper dust bins and ensure the visiting crowd dont litter the place. They should not let people carry plastic things at the site. The beautiful carvings and the remains should be cared and kept clean.

worth visit this place, ancient history,caves main attraction.however, 2 ways to enter to this Destination. For the Caves to see , easy road and ample parking space. But if you want to see museum then its other way which are very narrow road. Somehow we managed and reached at the entrance and able to park. So try to park your vehicle on cave side and from there you see whole campus which is very big.

Unique and well-preserved cave monuments in Karnataka. I would recommend hiring a guide since they provide much needed historical context about the sculptures. Get here early in the morning (7 A.Mto avoid crowds.

Beautiful rock cut architecture. UNESCO world heritage site. There are about 200 steps to climb to see this area. Beware of monkeys, they go after the bags thinking there is food in them. There is a fort on top of the caves but not accessible. Must see destination.

Beautiful place to visit.. The place has beautiful Hindu Sculptures.. It reminds us of the sculpting knowledge our ancestors had.The way they built the caves by carving the stones is just marvelousAlso the place is filled with Monkeys. 😁🤪😉😜