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Pattadakalಪತ್ತದಕಾಳ
Do Pattadakal as a day trip from Badami; about 4 h travel total, 2 h exploring the temple complex.
Pattadakal is a UNESCO World Heritage site of 8th‑century Chalukyan temples. The monuments sit together, so a half‑day visit is enough. Use Badami as a base and travel by car or auto‑rickshaw; there are no hotels or restaurants in the town itself.
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- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid Mar–May (very hot)
- Airport
- HBX
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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.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Pattadakal100 ▾
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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 Pattadakal, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.India-wide
- SIM or eSIMJio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.India-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.India-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.India-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.India-wide
- SafetyThe site is safe for daytime visits; main concerns are extreme heat in March‑May and night travel on poorly lit rural roads.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages.India-wide
- Emergency numbers100 police · 101 fire and ambulance · 112 General emergency (all services) (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysThe Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays; many museums close on Mondays; banks close on the second and fourth Saturdays…India-wide
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- AirportHBX Hubli Airport (about 140 km (87 mi) north‑east, 3 h by road).HBX Hubli Airport (about 87 mi (140 km) north‑east, 3 h by road).
- Getting aroundThe temple group is walkable; reach the site from Badami by hired auto (≈22 km (14 mi)) or local bus.The temple group is walkable; reach the site from Badami by hired auto (≈14 mi (22 km)) or local bus.
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.
- Airports
- HBX Hubli Airport (about 140 km (87 mi) north‑east, 3 h by road)HBX Hubli Airport (about 87 mi (140 km) north‑east, 3 h by road)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Feb
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
Care
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Apr
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
May
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Jun
not flagged
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Jul
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Dec
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Best: Oct–Feb. Mixed: Mar. Avoid: Apr–May. Month by month →
Warmest May (38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)), coolest Jan (15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Dec (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Pattadakal: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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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)82°F (28°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5 rd
Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5 rd
Mar
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
7 rd
Apr
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9 rd
May
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
10 rd
Jun
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
6 rd
Nov
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5 rd
Dec
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
4 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
The temple group is walkable; reach the site from Badami by hired auto (≈22 km) or local bus. Parking is available at the entrance.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Badami
goDoor to door: ≈45 min round‑trip
Hire auto‑rickshaw (≈22 km (14 mi)) from Badami; about 30 minHire auto‑rickshaw (≈14 mi (22 km)) from Badami; about 30 min
Badami has hotels and restaurants; use as base.
Aihole
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total
Auto‑rickshaw (≈10 km (6.2 mi)) from Badami; about 20 minAuto‑rickshaw (≈6.2 mi (10 km)) from Badami; about 20 min
Aihole temples are close to Pattadakal; can be combined.
Hampi
cautionDoor to door: ≈6 h round‑trip
Bus from Badami (≈140 km (87 mi)) or hired car; about 3 hBus from Badami (≈87 mi (140 km)) or hired car; about 3 h
Longer travel; better as separate day.
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.
Badami – Clark's Inn
mid‑range, 15 km (9.3 mi) (22 min) drive to Pattadakalmid‑range, 9.3 mi (15 km) (22 min) drive to Pattadakal
Badami – Mayura Chalukya
budget, same distance
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
- Budget
- ₹800–1,200 (≈ US$10–14) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹1,500–2,500 (≈ US$18–30) excl. bed
- High
- ₹3,000 (≈ US$35)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
Prices of common things
| Tea with milk (chai) | ₹20–30 (≈ under US$1) |
| Jolada rotti with chutney (village snack) | ₹30–50 (≈ under US$1) |
| ASI entry fee – Indian citizen | ₹25 (≈ under US$1) |
| ASI entry fee – foreign visitor | ₹300 (≈ US$4) |
| Auto‑rickshaw (Badami → Pattadakal, 22 km) | ₹300–400 (≈ US$4–5) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Summer heat can exceed 40 °C (104 °F); carry water or buttermilk.Summer heat can exceed 104 °F (40 °C); carry water or buttermilk.
- No restaurants in Pattadakal; bring packed food.
- Night travel on rural roads is unsafe; plan to leave before dusk.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Fire and ambulance
- 101
- General emergency (all services)
- 112
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Emergency
- Police100
- Fire and ambulance101
Embassy
US Consulate in Mumbai (check address); other embassies in Bangalore or New Delhi.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Badami → Pattadakal (auto‑rickshaw): ≈₹350, 22 km (14 mi), 30 min (check)≈₹350, 14 mi (22 km), 30 min (check)
- ASI entry – foreign visitor: ₹300 (≈ US$4) per adult (check)
Say or show
- इतना कितना? — How much? (itna kitna?)
- पानी, कृपया — Water, please (pani, kripya)
- शौचालय कहाँ है? — Where is the toilet? (shauchalay kahan hai?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
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This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Pattadakal. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Mar · avoid Mar–May (very hot) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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