UNESCO Heritage
Badami Rock-Cut Cave Temples (6th Century)
Four magnificent rock-cut cave shrines carved into sheer red sandstone cliffs overlooking Agastya Lake
Plan your visit
- Hours
- 09:00 AM - 05:30 PM
- Entry
- ₹25 (Indians) / ₹300 (Foreigners)
- Time needed
- 2.5 Hours (Requires climbing carved stone stairs)
- Best time
- 08:30 AM before sandstone cliffs absorb noon heat
Local tip
Cave 1 features the famous 18-armed Nataraja illustrating 81 distinct Bharatanatyam mudra poses.
About
Badami Rock-Cut Cave Temples (6th Century) is one of the most celebrated landmarks of Badami, Aihole & Pattadakal, Karnataka. Four magnificent rock-cut cave shrines carved into sheer red sandstone cliffs overlooking Agastya Lake.
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