Virupaksha temple in Hampi

One of most sacred Shiva temples, adorned with a beautiful ornamentation. First mentioned in the 7th century and in intense use since then, current buildings mainly from the 12th century.

Doddabasappa Temple

Impressive temple from the 12th century with unusual architecture: it is shaped as a 24-pointed star.

Pattadakal Temple City

Group of the 8th century Hindu temples and other monuments, contains 10 important temples, including the beautiful Virupaksha Temple.

Thousand Pillar Temple

The largest and the most ornate Jain temple in this part of India. The building has three stories and was built around 1430 AD. Renowned due to pillared hall in forepart with beautiful stone carvings covering the pillars and very sacred relic – 2.5 m high bronze image of Lord Chandranatha Swami.

Aihole Temple City

Group of more than 125 Hindu temples from the 7th century in various styles. Considered to be a laboratory of architectural and artistic experiments where the glorious Chalukyan style was created.

Jog Falls (Gersoppa Falls)

The most impressive waterfall in India – Sharavati River here falls 253 meters. Width of the waterfall reaches 580 m during the monsoons – then it is one of the world’s most impressive waterfalls.

Ravana Phadi, Aihole

A rock-cut Hindu temple from the 6th century AD. Contains exquisite stone carvings, an important monument of Chalukya architecture.

Gavi Gangadhareshwara

An unusual rock-cut Hindu temple from the 9th century. The Sun shines on the shrine only for a short while in the middle of January, shining on the Shivalinga.

Badami Cave Temples

A group of four beautiful rock-cut temples, made in the 6th – 7th centuries AD. Located in the ancient capital of Early Chalukyas. Art of temples witnesses the search for a distinct style.