Bagalkot is situated in northern part of Karnataka state.
Pattadakallu
- on the banks of the Malaprabha River.
- World Heritage Status by UNESCO in 1987.
- There are 9 major Hindu temples( Dedicated to Lord Shiva) and 1 Jain temple.
- Virupaksha Temple,Mallikarjuna Temple,Sangameswara Temple,Galaganatha Temple,Kashi Vishweshwara Temple,Papanatha Temple,Jambulinga Temple,Kadasiddeshwara Temple,Jain Temple.
Aihole
- 40 km from Bagalkote
- On the bank of Malaprabha River.
- Ancient Buddhist, Hindu and Jain monuments.
- Durga Temple(main attraction),Badigargudi,Mallikarjuna Temple,Trimbakeshwar temple,Rachigudi,Kuntigudi.Hucchimalli Gudi
Ravana Phadi cave:
- 11 km from Durga temple,Alihole
- This cave is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Parvati.
Chikka Mahaakuteshwara Temple
- 40 km from Bagalkot,6 km from Badami cave
- Built in between 6th-8th century AD in the time of Chalukya kingdom
- There are two Lord Shiva temple with a small lake ( Vishnu Pushkarni).
Badami cave temples
- 23 km from Pattadakal
Badami cave temple 1
- Above 59 feet from ground.
- Dedicated to Lord Shiva in the form of Nataraja.
Badami cave temple 2
- 64 steps from the first cave
- Dedicated to Lord Vishnu in the form of Trivikrama
Badami cave temple 3
- 60 steps above from cave 2
- Largest cave in this complex.
- Dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Badami cave temple 4
- Dedicated to Lord Mahavira (Jainism) .
Bhootnath Temple(Eastern Complex)
- 2 km from Badami(near Agastya lake)
- Made about of Sand stone and dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Vishnu Temple
- Near Bholenath temple of Badami cave complex.
Jambulinga Temple
- In Badami city.
- Dedicated to Lord Shiva and Parvati.
- Opening time- 9 AM to 5 PM.
Badami fort
- Built by Chalukyan King Pulakeshi in 543 AD.
- There are two Shiva temple Lower Shivalaya Temple and Upper Shivalaya Temple and an Archaeological Museum Near this fort.
Akka-Tangi Fall
- A seasonal waterfall near Badami caves.
Patwardhan Palace
- 74 km from Bagalkot.
- This place is the icon of Patwardhan dynasty.
- Now this is a restricted area for people.
Sangameshwara Temple
- 40 km from Bagalkot.
- A holy place near confluence of Krishna river and Ghataprabha river.
Kudalasangama Sangameshwara Temple
- 57 km Bagalkot.
- A temple beside the merge of Krishna river and Malaprabha River.
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