Places to visit nearby destination - Badami Aihole
 Along with Badami and Pattadakal, Aihole completes the
third dimension of Chalukyan architectural centres. Situated
some 129 km off Bijapur, the place had an important position
during the rule of the Chalukyas. There are a number of
richly carved Hindu temples constructed in the 6th and 7th
centuries. Some of the important temples of Aihole are Lad
Khan Temple, the Meguti Temple, and the Durga Temple. There
is also a small museum run by the archaeological department
that showcases objects found in Aihole, mostly of the Chalukyan
era.
Banashankari
 Situated some 50 km off Badami, the temple of Banashankari
is dedicated to Banashankari or Shakambari, a form of Goddess
Parvati. The original temple was built by the Chalukyas
of Kalyan, but the present structure was built in the 17th
century. The temple reflects the Dravidian style of architecture.
Mahakuta Temple
 The Mahakuta Temple is situated around 14 km from Badami
and is a well-known place of worship. The architecture of
the temple has visible influence of both northern as well
as southern styles.
Pattadakal
 Pattadakal was the second capital of the mighty Chalukyans.
It is a place which hosted most of the important state functions
at that time. Along with Badami and Aihole, Pattadakal is
also a centre of Chalukyan architectural extravaganza. There
are many temples here, mostly dating back to 6th and 7th
centuries AD. Some of the important temples are of the Virupaksha
Temple, Mallikarjuna Temple, and the Papanatha Temple. Pattadakal
is situated some 20 km from Badami.
 The Naganath Temple
Around 10 km east of Badami on the way to Mahakuta, the
Naganath Temple dates back to the Chalukyan times. The temple
is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
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