Bagalkot district, Karnataka, India

Places to visit near Badami

Badami is a town in Bagalkot district, Karnataka, India. Within 50 km by road there are 186 places to visit — 59 temples, 35 mosques & dargahs, 24 forts & heritage and 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Badami Cave Temples (1 km), Sri Bhootanatha Gudi (2 km) and Bhutanatha Temple (2 km).

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Badami, Karnataka
Badami, Bagalkot district, Karnataka, India. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Badami at a glance

Location
Bagalkot district, Karnataka, India
Coordinates
15.9149° N, 75.6768° E
Places within 50 km
186 (9 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for temples and mosques & dargahs
Nearest city
Hubballi, 106 km
Railway station
Yerra Goppa Halt (YGA), 4 km
Airport
Hubballi Airport (HBX), 111 km

Top places to visit near Badami

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Badami: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Temples near Badami

78 temples within 100 km of Badami. The closest is Yellamma Temple (1 km); the best-known is Sri Bhootanatha Gudi (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Badami

35 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Badami. The closest is Khadeeja Masjid (1 km); the best-known is Jamia Masjid (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Badami

30 forts & heritage within 100 km of Badami. The closest is Badami Fort (1 km); the best-known is Pattadakallu UNESCO World Heritage Site (19 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Badami

21 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Badami. The closest is Agasthya Lake (1 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Badami

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Badami. The closest is Saalumarada Timmakka Garden (4 km); the best-known is Bagalakote Garden (33 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Badami

12 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Badami. The closest is Cholachagudda Hill (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Badami

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 20 km on the road.

  1. Start in Badami
  2. 1 km Badami Cave Temples · cave, Bagalkot
  3. 1 km Sri Bhootanatha Gudi · temple, Bagalkot
  4. 1 km Bhutanatha Temple · temple, Bagalkot
  5. 5 km Dakshina Kashi Shri Mahaakuteshwara Gudi · temple, Bagalkot
  6. 7 km Shree Shakambhari Shakti Peetha · temple, Bagalkot
  7. 5 km Back to Badami

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How to reach Badami

  • By train: Yerra Goppa Halt (YGA) — about 4 km from the centre
  • By train: Gadag Jn (GDG) — about 67 km from the centre
  • By air: Hubballi Airport (HBX), Hubballi — about 111 km by road
  • By air: Belagavi Airport (IXG), Belgaum — about 142 km by road
  • By road from Hubballi: about 106 km · directions
  • By road from Hampi: about 132 km · directions
  • By road from Belagavi: about 158 km · directions

All places near Badami by distance

Within 15 km of Badami

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Badami by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples5978Yellamma Temple (1 km)
Mosques & dargahs3535Khadeeja Masjid (1 km)
Forts & heritage2430Badami Fort (1 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs1221Agasthya Lake (1 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens413Saalumarada Timmakka Garden (4 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints812Cholachagudda Hill (8 km)
Waterfalls810Waterfall View Point (13 km)
Churches99C.S.I Yesu Krupa Church Uppar Halakurki (12 km)
Other attractions88Malgatti Shivalaya Temple (1 km)
Jain sites67Jain Temple (18 km)
Museums56Archeological Museum (1 km)
Parks23Guhantara Devalaya (1 km)
Buddhist sites33Chaityalaya (31 km)
Caves22Badami Cave Temples (1 km)
Treks11Hiking Starting Point Charana Prarambha Tana - (Sidila Padi) (4 km)

Badami: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Badami?

Badami Cave Temples (cave, about 1 km), Sri Bhootanatha Gudi (temple, about 2 km), Shree Shakambhari Shakti Peetha (temple, about 5 km), Dakshina Kashi Shri Mahaakuteshwara Gudi (temple, about 6 km), Bhutanatha Temple (temple, about 2 km), Pattadakallu UNESCO World Heritage Site (heritage site, about 19 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Badami?

186 places on Spotwander: 59 temples, 35 mosques & dargahs, 24 forts & heritage, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest temple to Badami?

Yellamma Temple, about 1 km by road; Lower Shivalaya (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest dargah to Badami?

Khadeeja Masjid, about 1 km by road; Jamia Masjid (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Badami?

Badami Fort, about 1 km by road; Kappe Arabatta Shilashasana (2 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Badami?

Start in Badami, visit Badami Cave Temples, then Sri Bhootanatha Gudi, then Bhutanatha Temple, then Dakshina Kashi Shri Mahaakuteshwara Gudi, then Shree Shakambhari Shakti Peetha, and drive back — about 20 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Badami?

October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for temples and mosques & dargahs.

How do I reach Badami?

By train: Yerra Goppa Halt (YGA), about 4 km away. By air: Hubballi Airport (HBX), about 111 km by road. By road: 106 km from Hubballi.

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Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Badami’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Badami on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.