Morning9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Best light: Early morning, soon after the gates open, for soft light on the carvings and empty caves; late afternoon for warm light on the cliff and the lake below.
9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
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Plan your trip · Badami
3 perfect days in Badami
Nearby sights each day, timed and walkable — with what to wear for the photos and where to eat every signature dish. Tap any stop for angles, hours & tips.
SeasonBest time to visit →
Day 1
Badami Cave Temples & Badami Fort
3 stops9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
~3 min
a short walk
Afternoon2:00 – 4:30 PM
Best light: Morning, for a cooler climb and clear views over the lake; late afternoon, when the low sun turns the red cliffs and the town below a warm orange.
9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
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Day 2
Bhutanatha Temples & Banashankari Temple
4 stops9:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Morning9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Best light: Early morning, when the lake is still and the temples are reflected in the water; late afternoon, when the low sun lights the shrines in warm colours.
6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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- 3:00 – 4:30 PMExplore Temple stalls
~11 min
Evening8:30 PM · after dark
Best light: Morning, when the tank and temple are in soft light and the crowds are smaller; evening during the fair, when the stalls and lights make it lively.
6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
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Day 3
Pattadakal
3 stops9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Morning9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Best light: Early morning, when soft light falls on the east-facing temple fronts and the site is quiet; late afternoon for warm light on the sandstone towers.
9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
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~43 min
- 3:00 – 4:30 PMExplore Site stalls
3-days trip · ₹200 – ₹600