Posted on 16 October 2025:

Badami – Living Museum of Rock and Culture

Badami, nestled in Bagalkot’s rugged heart, is a timeless town where red cliffs and temple carvings whisper stories of devotion.

Once the Chalukyan capital, it holds India’s earliest Hindu cave temples, sculpted in the 6th and 7th centuries, celebrating Shiva, Vishnu and Mahavira. 

The majestic Badami Fort crowns the landscape, offering sweeping views of lakes and ruins. 

Part of the UNESCO World Heritage cluster ‘Evolution of Temple Architecture – Aihole-Badami-Pattadakal,’ this serene valley is a dream for history lovers and trekkers alike—just a short journey from Belagavi and Hampi in Karnataka.