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3-day Badami tour from Mumbai: Badami, Pattadakal, Aihole and Banashankari Temple (Badami). 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹7,630 per person.

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October in Badami

Badami Tour Package from Mumbai (3 Days)

Description

3-day Badami tour from Mumbai: Badami, Pattadakal, Aihole and Banashankari Temple (Badami). 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹7,630 per person.

This 3 days 2 nights itinerary covers 7 handpicked stops, including Badami Cave Temples, Agastya Lake, Bhutanatha Temples and more. October–February is the best time to travel for pleasant weather. Your 2-night stay is arranged in a comfortable, well-reviewed hotel such as 3-star hotel in Badami. Every booking is backed by Trypdeals' 24x7 support team, from planning to the day you're back home.

Weather in Badami

Best time: October to March

Average temperature range: 16°C – 38°C

Jan

29°

18° low

Feb

31°

19° low

Mar

35°

22° low

Apr

38°

25° low

May

36°

25° low

Jun

33°

24° low

Jul

31°

23° low

Aug

30°

23° low

Sep

29°

21° low

NOW

Oct

30°

21° low

Nov

29°

19° low

Dec

28°

16° low

Jan

29°

18° low

Feb

31°

19° low

Mar

35°

22° low

Apr

38°

25° low

May

36°

25° low

Jun

33°

24° low

Jul

31°

23° low

Aug

30°

23° low

Sep

29°

21° low

NOW

Oct

30°

21° low

Nov

29°

19° low

Dec

28°

16° low

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1

Badami cave temples

Reach Badami by train from Mumbai, where our driver meets you. Check in at your hotel in Badami. Badami, the Chalukya capital Vatapi, sits in a gorge of red sandstone. Climb to the four cave temples cut into the cliff in the 6th century: Shiva as an eighteen-armed dancer in the first, Vishnu as Trivikrama and Narasimha in the larger caves, and a Jain cave at the top. Look down on Agastya lake and walk round its bank to the Bhutanatha temples, and climb towards the North Fort for the sunset. Overnight stay in Badami.

  1. 1

    Badami Cave Temples

    Four rock-cut temples of the 6th century.

  2. 2

    Agastya Lake

    The tank below the cliffs of Badami.

  3. 3

    Bhutanatha Temples

    Early temples on the bank of the lake.

Day 2

Pattadakal and Aihole

Today's travel: from Badami to Pattadakal (about 22 km, 30 min), from Pattadakal to Aihole (about 14 km, 15 min) and from Aihole to Badami (about 36 km, 45 min). Drive to Pattadakal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where the Chalukya kings were crowned, and see the Virupaksha and Mallikarjuna temples of the 8th century, built in both northern and southern styles side by side. Go on to Aihole, called the cradle of Indian temple architecture, with more than a hundred temples: the apsidal Durga temple, the Lad Khan temple and the Ravanaphadi cave. Overnight stay in Badami.

  1. 1

    Pattadakal

    Chalukya temples of the 7th–8th century, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  2. 2

    Durga Temple, Aihole

    An apsidal temple with a gallery round it.

  3. 3

    Lad Khan Temple

    One of the oldest temples of Aihole.

Day 3

Banashankari and home

Visit the Banashankari temple, of the goddess of the Chalukyas, beside its large stepped tank with lamp towers, then head home. Drive from Badami to Banashankari Temple (Badami) (about 6 km, 15 min) and from Banashankari Temple (Badami) to Badami (about 6 km, 15 min). Board the train from Badami back to Mumbai (about 587 km), and the tour ends.

  1. 1

    Banashankari Temple

    The temple of the Chalukya family goddess, with a big tank.

Tour Overview

The Chalukya country of northern Karnataka: the cave temples of Badami, the UNESCO-listed temples of Pattadakal, the hundred temples of Aihole and the goddess Banashankari.

This 3-day, 2-night package starts and ends in Mumbai. The route runs Mumbai → Badami → Pattadakal → Aihole → Badami → Banashankari Temple (Badami) → Badami → Mumbai, about 1,257 km in all. Choose how you travel: cab, train or bus. Every price includes 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.

Highlights of the Badami Tour from Mumbai

  • Badami Cave Temples
  • Agastya Lake
  • Bhutanatha Temples
  • Pattadakal
  • Durga Temple, Aihole
  • Lad Khan Temple
  • Banashankari Temple

Inclusions in the Badami Tour Package

  • 2 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
  • All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
  • AC cab from Mumbai for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
  • AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
  • AC 3-tier train tickets both ways with the train option
  • Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
  • GST on cab hire

Exclusions in the Badami Tour Package

  • Lunch and dinner
  • Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
  • Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
  • Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
  • Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls

Child Policy

Child up to 6 years: free (no extra bed)

Child 6 to 8 years: half charge

Child above 8 years: full charge

Payment Policy

20 percent advance at the time of booking

20 percent after you receive the hotel booking voucher

60 percent during the tour

For tours between 15 December and 2 January, 50 percent advance is required.

Cancellation Policy

Minimum cancellation charge: Rs. 3000 per person, or 10 percent of the tour cost, whichever is higher

25 percent between 46 and 30 days before departure

50 percent between 30 and 15 days before departure

75 percent between 15 and 5 days before departure

100 percent within 5 days of departure or on no-show

Important Travel Information for the Badami Tour

Best time to visit: October–February

Route: Mumbai → Badami → Pattadakal → Aihole → Badami → Banashankari Temple (Badami) → Badami → Mumbai (about 1,257 km in all)

Train option: With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Badami and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days.

Before you go: Pattadakal and the Badami caves are ASI sites with entry fees. The rocks get very hot from March; start early.

Hotels: 3-star hotel in Badami, or similar.

Package Price: Cab, Bus or Train

Per-person price by group size and how you travel from Mumbai. Every price includes 3-star hotels (twin sharing), breakfast and all sightseeing transport.

Persons Cab Bus Train
2₹23,810₹12,090₹10,890
3₹19,710₹11,060₹9,860
4–7₹17,390₹9,940₹8,740
8–10₹16,070₹9,430₹8,230
11–12₹13,870₹8,840₹7,630

Prices are per person in rupees. The highlighted price is the lowest for that group size.

By cab from Mumbai the drive is about 586 km each way, so the cab option adds about 1 travel day each way; hotel stays on the way are included in its price.

With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Badami and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days.

Route Map

Locating stops on the map…

Top Attractions

Badami Cave Temples

Badami Cave Temples

Four rock-cut cave temples carved into a sandstone cliff, dating from the 6th to 8th centuries CE under the early Chalukyas. Cave 1 is dedicated to Shiva, Caves 2 and 3 to Vishnu (with Cave 3, inscribed to 578 CE, being the largest and most ornate), and Cave 4 to Jain tirthankaras, making it a rare site with both Hindu and Jain cave architecture together.

2-3 hours ₹25 for Indians, ₹300 for foreigners (ASI ticket); free for children under 15Open daily, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Agastya Lake

Agastya Lake

The tank below the cliffs of Badami.

Bhutanatha Temples

Bhutanatha Temples

A group of temples on the eastern bank of Agastya Lake, dedicated to the deity Bhutanatha (a form of Shiva). The main temple is in the Chalukyan style, while a later structure was added by the Rashtrakutas, reflecting successive dynastic influences.

1 hour Free (no entry fee for the temple complex)Open daily, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Pattadakal

Pattadakal

Chalukya temples of the 7th–8th century, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Durga Temple, Aihole

Durga Temple, Aihole

An apsidal temple with a gallery round it.

Lad Khan Temple

Lad Khan Temple

One of the oldest temples of Aihole.

Banashankari Temple

Banashankari Temple

The Banashankari Temple, located about 6 km from Badami, is an ancient shrine dedicated to Goddess Banashankari, a form of Parvati. The temple is built in the Dravidian style, with a gopura (tower) and a large temple tank, and it dates back to the Chalukya period, though it has been renovated over the centuries. It is a significant pilgrimage site, especially during the Banashankari fair held in January-February, and offers a peaceful spiritual experience away from the main tourist circuit.

1-2 hours Free entry; donations acceptedOpen daily from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Who Is This Tour For

Pilgrims & Spiritual Travellers: A devotional trip built around temple visits and sacred sites, at a relaxed, unhurried pace.
Comfortably fits a 3-day/2-night trip for couples, families or small groups.
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Best Time to Visit

October–February is the ideal window for this trip, with the most pleasant weather for sightseeing.

What's Included / Excluded

Inclusions

  • 2 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
  • All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
  • AC cab from Mumbai for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
  • AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
  • AC 3-tier train tickets both ways with the train option
  • Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
  • GST on cab hire

Exclusions

  • Lunch and dinner
  • Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
  • Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
  • Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
  • Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls

Hotels for This Tour

Handpicked stays for a comfortable trip

3-star hotel in Badami (or similar)

Packing Checklist

  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Water bottle
  • Sunscreen
  • ID proof (for hotel check-in)
  • Basic first-aid/medication
  • Modest, traditional clothing for temple visits
  • A shawl or stole to cover shoulders

Important Travel Information

Best time to visit: October–February

Route: Mumbai → Badami → Pattadakal → Aihole → Badami → Banashankari Temple (Badami) → Badami → Mumbai (about 1,257 km in all)

Train option: With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Badami and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days.

Before you go: Pattadakal and the Badami caves are ASI sites with entry fees. The rocks get very hot from March; start early.

Hotels: 3-star hotel in Badami, or similar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before you go

3 days and 2 nights. It starts from Mumbai on day 1 and you are back in Mumbai on day 3. With the train option, the train journey is in addition to these days.

Mumbai → Badami → Pattadakal → Aihole → Badami → Banashankari Temple (Badami) → Badami → Mumbai. That is about 1,257 km in all; each leg is listed on this page with its distance and driving time.

For 2 persons it is ₹10,890 per person (train); for a group of 11–12 it comes down to ₹7,630 per person. Prices include 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.

Yes. This package is offered by cab, train or bus. By cab, the same AC car takes you from Mumbai and back. By cab from Mumbai the drive is about 586 km each way, so the cab option adds about 1 travel day each way; hotel stays on the way are included in its price. By bus, you take an AC bus to the first stop and back, and a cab covers the sightseeing. With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Badami and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days. The price table shows each option for your group size.

October–February.

Pattadakal and the Badami caves are ASI sites with entry fees. The rocks get very hot from March; start early.

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