UNESCO Temples Guided Walk
2 hours | Easy | UNESCO site entry ticket
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Karnataka, India
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Pattadakal is a UNESCO World Heritage Site situated on the banks of the Malaprabha River in Bagalkot district of Karnataka, 22 km from Badami. Known as the coronation site of the early Chalukya kings, it contains a complex of nine 7th and 8th-century Hindu temples and one Jain sanctuary, demonstrating a historic fusion of Dravidian (Southern) and Nagara (Northern) temple architectural styles.
Pattadakal is a UNESCO World Heritage Site situated on the banks of the Malaprabha River in Bagalkot district of Karnataka, 22 km from Badami. K...
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Malaprabha River walk
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It is the pinnacle of early Chalukyan temple art, offering a highly concentrated complex of beautifully preserved stone temples with exquisite carvings.
Best time
October to March
How to reach
From Badami, drive north-east along the well-paved state highway to Pattadakal. The drive is flat.
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