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Major city · India

Badami

Spend a full day in Badami to see the cave temples and Bhutanatha shrines; add a half‑day if you want rock‑climbing.

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Badami is a compact historic town in north‑western Karnataka. Its four Chalukyan cave temples, Bhutanatha shrines and museum fit within walking distance. One day covers the main sights; a second half‑day lets you climb the sandstone cliffs or visit nearby Pattadakal and Aihole.

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Weather
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Currency
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Best months
Oct–Mar
avoid Mar–May (high heat)
Airports
HBX · IXG
Nights
1
Rules in force · 6
  • South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
  • South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
  • India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
  • India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
  • India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
  • India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.

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  • Walking areas with bag rules
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  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Badami112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Badami, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • CoffeeCoffee at a café₹30–₹50 (≈ under US$1)
  • Street or quick mealTea (road‑side stall)₹15–₹25 (≈ under US$1)
  • Budget bedHotel Rajsangam room, a night, per person₹800 (≈ US$10)
  • Mid-range bedHeritage Resort cottage, a night, per person₹3,500 (≈ US$40)
  • High-end bedHeritage Resort cottage, a night, per person₹3,800 (≈ US$45)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,200 (≈ US$14) · Mid ₹2,500 (≈ US$30) · High ₹4,000 (≈ US$50)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Badami cave templesBhutanatha temple groupArchaeological Museumrock climbing
Airports
HBX Hubli Airport (Domestic flights; about 120 km (75 mi) (≈2 h by road) from Badami) · IXG Belgaum Airport (Limited service; about 140 km (87 mi) (≈2 h 30 min) from Badami)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  3. Mar

    Care

    34°C (93°F)

  4. Apr

    Avoid

    37°C (99°F)

  5. May

    Avoid

    39°C (102°F)

  6. Jun

    not flagged

    38°C (100°F)

  7. Jul

    not flagged

    36°C (97°F)

  8. Aug

    not flagged

    35°C (95°F)

  9. Sep

    not flagged

    34°C (93°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    32°C (90°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  12. Dec

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

Best: Oct–Feb. Mixed: Mar. Avoid: Apr–May. Month by month →

Warmest May (39°C (102°F)), coolest Jan (14°C (57°F) low), wettest Jul (9 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Badami: next 7 days

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

28°C (82°F)

14°C (57°F)

2 rd

Feb

30°C (86°F)

15°C (59°F)

2 rd

Mar

34°C (93°F)

18°C (64°F)

4 rd

Apr

37°C (99°F)

21°C (70°F)

5 rd

May

39°C (102°F)

24°C (75°F)

6 rd

Jun

38°C (100°F)

25°C (77°F)

8 rd

Jul

36°C (97°F)

24°C (75°F)

9 rd

Aug

35°C (95°F)

23°C (73°F)

9 rd

Sep

34°C (93°F)

22°C (72°F)

5 rd

Oct

32°C (90°F)

20°C (68°F)

3 rd

Nov

30°C (86°F)

17°C (63°F)

2 rd

Dec

28°C (82°F)

15°C (59°F)

2 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

All main attractions are within 1 km of the centre; walk or hire an auto‑rickshaw (≈₹10 per person). Rickshaws wait at the railway and bus stations.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Pattadakal

go

Door to door: ≈45 min

Auto‑rickshaw or shared taxi, about 15 km (9.3 mi)

World‑heritage temple complex, 2 h visit.

Aihole

go

Door to door: ≈1 h

Auto‑rickshaw, about 20 km (12 mi)

Scattered early Chalukyan temples, 4–5 h to explore.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Hotel Rajsangam

Central location opposite bus stand; rooms ₹800–₹3,500.

The Heritage Resort

Edge of town; rooms from ₹3,200.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
₹1,200–₹2,000 (≈ US$14–25) excl. bed
Mid
₹2,500–₹4,000 (≈ US$30–50) excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Hotel Rajsangam room2 × 1 night × ₹1,800₹3,600
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹2,500₹5,000
Auto‑rickshaw day hire (incl. caves, museum, Pattadakal, Aihole)1 × ₹500 · check₹500
Train to Badami (from Hubli)2 × ₹0 · check₹10
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge₹910
Trip total≈ ₹5,010 per person per day, bed included₹10,020≈ US$120

2026 estimate in INR; flights and long‑distance trains excluded.

Prices of common things

Auto‑rickshaw (per person, short ride)₹10 (≈ under US$1)
Train ticket to Badami (from Hubli)₹3 (≈ under US$1)
Coffee at a café₹30–₹50 (≈ under US$1)
Tea (road‑side stall)₹15–₹25 (≈ under US$1)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Badami is generally safe; watch for aggressive monkeys and stay hydrated in hot months.
  • Monkeys, especially gray langurs, can be aggressive.
  • Summer months (Mar–May) are very hot; stay hydrated.
  • Parking fees apply at caves, Pattadakal and Aihole.

Emergency numbers

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Embassy

US consulate in Mumbai; Indian embassy in New Delhi.

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Badami railway station → town centre (rickshaw): ≈₹10 per person (check)
  • Auto‑rickshaw day hire (incl. caves, Pattadakal, Aihole): ≈₹500 for a group of up to 10 (check)

Say or show

  • ಕ್ಷಮಿಸಿ — Excuse me / Sorry (kshamisi)
  • ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು — Thank you (dhanyavaadagalu)
  • ಇದು ಎಷ್ಟು? — How much is it? (idu eshtu?)
  • ಶೌಚಾಲಯ ಎಲ್ಲಿ? — Where is the toilet? (shouchalaya elli?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Badami. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Oct–Mar · avoid Mar–May (high heat) · month by month →
  2. 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 2 bands
  5. 2 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

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