Temple
📍 22 km from Badami
🕒 30-40 min by road
Pattadakal
A UNESCO-listed temple complex showcasing the mature Chalukyan architectural tradition.
About Pattadakal
Pattadakal contains a remarkable group of Hindu and Jain temples representing the experimentation and synthesis of architectural forms in the Deccan. It is one of the essential stops on the Badami-Aihole-Pattadakal heritage circuit and deserves at least a couple of hours for a relaxed visit.
Best time to visit
Oct - Mar
Entry fee
Heritage-site ticket may apply
Things to do
- Temple circuit
- Architecture study
- Photography
- Heritage walk
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