Tours to Aihole, Tourist Destinations in Karnataka, Aihole Tours

About Aihole

Renowned worldwide as the ‘Cradle of Indian Architecture', Aihole is a small village-town lying on the banks of the Malaprabha River in the state of Karnataka. Located about 40 kms from Badami, Aihole was the ancient capital of the Chalukyas and is home to over a hundred temples, scattered all around the village. A Tour to Aihole will introduce you to the glorious heritage of medieval Indian art and architecture.

One of the most significant historical destinations of Karnataka – Aihole is famous for its ancient temples which were built between the 6th and 11th centuries, with some dating back even further. These intricately carved temples are rich in detail and they serve as excellent specimens of temple architecture of the period. Your tours to Aihole may also feature visits to some of the prehistoric sites that have been excavated in the region.

Some of the most important places to visit on Tours to Aihole include the Durga Temple, two-tiered Buddhist Temple, Jain Meghuti Temple and the Museum behind the Durga Temple. Other noted temples are Lad khan Temple – believed to be the oldest temple in the region, Hutchimalli Temple – featuring a splendid sculpture of Lord Vishnu sitting on a giant cobra, Uma Maheswari Temple that has a beautifully sculpted figure of Lord Brahma seated on a lotus, and the Ravalphadi Caves dedicated to Lord Shiva.

• Durga Temple:
  Dedicated to Vishnu, the Durga Temple is the most elaborately decorated temple in Aihole. Noted for its semi-circular shape, elevated plinth and the gallery around the sanctum, this is a must-visit temple on any tour to Aihole.
  
  
• Meghuti Temple:
  This temple was built on the top of a small hill in 634 AD. Built in Dravidian style, the temple is partly in ruins now, but still rates as an important destination in Aihole.
  
  
• Lad Khan Temple:
  Located to the south of Durga Temple, Lad Khan temple best reflects the experimental nature of temple building by the Chalukyas.
  
  
• Badami (44 km):
  Renowned for its numerous rock-cut cave temples, the historical town of Badami is worth a visit your tours to Aihole.
  
  
• Pattadakal:
  Home to some of the finest specimens of Chalukyan temple architecture, Pattadakal makes an excellent excursion from Aihole.
  
  

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