Aihole Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Entrance of Durga temple with blue sky and clouds, Aihole, Karnataka, India.
Entrance of Durga temple with blue sky and clouds, Aihole, Karnataka, India.
Aihole is the largest archaeological complex of stone and cave temples of the 4th12th centuries. India.
The ruins ancient hindu temple in Pattadakal, India
The temples at Aihole were built by the Chalukya kings in the late 7th century and this one is dedicated to goddess Durga.

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Sterling Banashree Badami

Sterling Banashree Badami

3.5 out of 5
S B Yaragoppa Village, Ward no 6, Badami District Bagalkot State Karnataka
The price is AU$50 per night from 7 Apr to 8 Apr
AU$50
7 Apr - 8 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Badami. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Badami Cave Temples and Agastya Lake ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (17 reviews)
Very Good Property and staffs are friendly and helpful

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Sterling Banashree Badami
Mavi Retreat

Mavi Retreat

2.5 out of 5
Railway Station Rd Badami KA
The price is AU$69 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
AU$69
23 Mar - 24 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly resort in Badami. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Badami Museum and Agastya Lake are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews)
Staff were very helpful. Facilities were nice and new. Breakfast buffet delicious!

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Mavi Retreat
HOTEL SHRI SHRINIVAS RESIDENCY

HOTEL SHRI SHRINIVAS RESIDENCY

3 out of 5
Bus Stand Hungund KA
The price is AU$22 per night from 10 Apr to 11 Apr
AU$22
10 Apr - 11 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly lodge in Hungund. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk.
HOTEL SHRI SHRINIVAS RESIDENCY
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Popular places to visit

Lad Khan Temple

After visiting Lad Khan Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Aihole. Discover the area's art scene and temples.

Lad Khan Temple

Cities near Aihole

The Mallikarjuna temple at Pattadakkal was commissioned to be built by King Vikramaditya's younger wife Trailokamahadevi. It's dedicated to Lord Shiva and has ornate carvings from Ramayana, Mahabharata and other texts on its walls.

Badami