Bagalkot - 8 Attractions You Must Visit

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About Bagalkot

Land of ancient Forts, caves and temples in Karnataka. Have a magnificient role in the history of formation of Karnataka state

Types of Attractions in Bagalkot

Activities Around

List of Attractions in Bagalkot

Agasthya Lake

Agasthya Lake

Lake/ River/ Ponds

Viewpoints

A beautiful lake in the middle of Badami heritage site which has a lot of myths and history to say. This lake has an enormous stretch of water resource that has a natural stretch of origin which is a centripetal force for Badami

Badami Cave Temples

Badami Cave Temples

Hindu Temples

Caves

Notable Architectures

Considered as an example of Indian rock cut architecture .Calm and quiet place where we can explore and study about the ancient wonders of 6th centuries.

Badami Fort

Badami Fort

Outdoors- Other

Forts

A regal structure located on the top of a hill that was built by Chalukyan King Pulakeshi in 543 AD , viewpoint, Trekking centre, etc.

Durga Temple Aihole

Durga Temple Aihole

Hindu Temples

Notable Architectures

Medieval Hindu Temple which was Part of a pending UNESCO world heritage site . Famous as a rare apsidal or round ended Hindu temple

Group of Monuments at Pattadakal, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Group of Monuments at Pattadakal, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Hindu Temples

Caves

Man-made Structures- Other

Notable Architectures

World Heritage site which is being a specimen of the great Chalukya architecture and also it was an exhibition of Dravidian as well as Indo Aryan style of architecture

Jambulinga Temple

Jambulinga Temple

Hindu Temples

Constructed in Nagara style with sanctum and a small mandapa surrounded by a greenish garden with a quiet calm atmosphere

Lad Khan Temple

Lad Khan Temple

Beaches

Hindu Temples

Monuments

Notable Architectures

One of the oldest Hindu temples built in 5th century by the Kings of Chalukya Dynasty . Historical place which shows the architectural wonder of Karnataka

Meguti Jain Temple

Meguti Jain Temple

Viewpoints

Jain Temples

This Chalukyan structured temple is situated inside the fortified walls of Aihole fort on a hillock. It was constructed by the great Poet, Scholar and General Ravikeerth in 634 AD with sandstones having fine grains. There are poetry inscriptions on the walls of the temple. But the bad thing was this beautiful temple appears to be incomplete till now.

Map of attractions in Bagalkot

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For more information about Bagalkot, visit: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bagalkot_district