Badami Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
Town in Karnataka India
About Badami
Badami was the capital of the Early Chalukyas, who ruled much of Karnataka andAndhra Pradeshbetween the 6th and 8th centuries. It was founded in 540 CE by Pulakesi I (535-566 CE), an early ruler of the Chalukyas. His sons Kirthivarman (567-598 CE) and his brother Mangalesha I (598-610 CE) constructed the cave temples. The greatest among them was Pulakeshi II (610-642 CE) who defeated many kings including Pallava king Mahendra Verman I and extended the kingdom.
Top Attractions in Badami
Explore the best things to see and do in Badami:
- ★Archaeological Museum of Badami
- ★Badami cave temples
- ★Bhutanatha Temples (eastern group)
- ★Bhutanatha Temples (northern/upper group)
- ★Dattatreya temple
- ★Malegitti Shivalaya Temple
- ★Rope-climbing
- ★Shivalaya Temples
Where to Eat in Badami
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Geeta Darshini
- 🍴Heritage Resort
- 🍴Hotel Paradise
- 🍴Udupi Shri Banashri Restaurant
Where to Stay in Badami
- 🏨Hotel Rajsangam Hotel
- 🏨The Heritage Resort
Badami Travel Guide Sections
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