Aihole in Badami

Aihole temples in Badami Karnataka

Bengaluru to Aihole is 450kms/9hrs

Aihole is 34kms from Badami

What to see - The ancient Buddhist Hindu and Jain monuments. There are around 120 stone and cave temples.

Located - Malaprabha river valley.

To eat - KSTDC Hotel Mayura

Stay - Badami

Entry fee - Entry fee is Rs 25/-

Aihole was earlier called Aryapura.This was the Chakukyan regional capital 4th and 6th centuries with temple architecture in it's embryonic stage. Aihole has over a 100 temples scattered around the village. The Durga temple is unique in conception.

An interesting story that I learnt was why this place is called Aihole - after killing all the Kshatriyas ( rulers & warriors), went to river Mahaprabha to wash his axe, upon which the water turned Red. Some people from the village saw the Red coloured water and shouted in panic " Ayya Hole" Ayya Hole"! Now a days this place is called Aihole.

































Info about the temples here















Half a day is required for sightseeing. Many temples are being renovated here. The best time would be to make it in the morning and evening.