Hyderabad – Pattadakal – Hyderabad

Destinations Hyderabad - Pattadakal - Hyderabad

Highlight of The Trip :

• Visit of Virupaksha temple
• Visit of Papanatha Temple
• Visit of Lad Khan temple
• Visit of ravana phadi cave temples
• Visit of Sanghameswara Temple
• Visit of Mallikarjuna Temple

Pattadakal is situated on the banks of the Malaprabha river, has several shrines which have survived to this day. The scene of great architectural activity, in the 7^th -8^th century. Virupaksha Temple, Jain Temple, Mallikarjuna Temple, Sangamesvara Temple, Papanatha Temple and many more natural places in Pattadakal are famous tourist spots. Pattadakal can be visited in monsoon, summer or winter

Virupaksha Temple was constructed by Queen Lokamahadevi in the honour of the victory of her husband, King   Vikramaditya II over the Pallavas. The Sangameshwara temple was oldest temple in the area and was earlier popular as Vijayeshwara. It was constructed by the great Chalukya King, Vijayaditya Satyashraya. Papanatha temple in Virupaksha region, has an anti chamber and a big hall. Near the doorway of inner hall, the idols of Nandi and Virabhadra situated.

Kadasiddhesvara is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Visiting Dam and other museums would be an advantage for the visitors. Galganatha temple in the northern are of the Virupaksha is established with Shukanasa, Navaranga, and the sanctum with a Shiva Linga.

Day 01: Arrive - Badami

Morning you will be pick up from Hyderabad and then driven by surface to Badami and upon arrival check into a hotel and in the evening you are free to relax or do your own activities.

Overnight : Hotel in Badami.

Day 02: Badami

Morning after breakfast you will be taken for tour of Badami visiting Pattadakal and Aihole.

Pattadakal is situated on the banks of the Malaprabha river, has several shrines which have survived to this day. The scene of great architectural activity, in the 7^th -8^th century.

Aihole- At the top of the triangle created by 3 towns in the Bijapur area, the temples of Aihole are the oldest, around 100 in number. Dating back to the 5^th century, the main temples here are Ladh Khan, Ravan Phadi Cave, Megudhi, Chikki Durga etc.

Overnight : Hotel in Badami

Day 03: Badami - Hyderabad

Morning after the breakfast you will be driven back from Badami to Hyderabad and upon arrival Hyderabad you will be drop of at your place.