Badami Cave Temples
Rock-cut cave temples overlooking Agastya Lake, among Karnataka's finest Chalukyan monuments.
About Badami Cave Temples
Badami's sandstone cave temples are carved into the cliffs above Agastya Lake and contain important examples of early Chalukyan art and architecture. The caves include Shaiva, Vaishnava and Jain imagery, making the site particularly valuable for travellers interested in the evolution of Deccan temple architecture.
Best time to visit
Oct - May
Entry fee
Heritage-site ticket may apply
Things to do
- Explore cave temples
- Architecture and sculpture
- Agastya Lake views
- Photography
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Badami Fort
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