Aihole - The Cradle Of Rock Architecture
The rock architecture at Aihole can mesmerise the pious as well as archeological buffs. The town has numerous temples built by the Chalukyas. In fact, the temples of Aihole are......
Badami Or Vatapi - The Capital Of The Chalukya Dynasty
Badami is an ancient town located in northern Karnataka in the Bagalkot district. This town, known as Vatapi, was the capital of the Chalukya dynasty from the 6th to the 8th......
Gadag - A Magnificent Display Of Chalukya Life
Gadag is a like a slice of history tucked away in the western corner of Karnataka. The little town of 4656 square kilometres may not resound with the footfalls of visitors, but......
Hampi – Ride Among The Ruins
When you hear the name Hampi, you will immediately think of the beautiful architecture of the sprawling city of Vijayanagar surrounding the famous ruins. The capital of the......
Koppal - A Destination For Pilgrims
Temples in sandstone form a distinctive feature of Koppa's landscape. Koppal is more than 300 kilometres away from Bangalore and the town's temples have religious as well as......
Pattadakal - A Trip Down To The Chalukyan Era
A trip to Pattadakal is a trip down the glorious past when the Chalukyas reigned and controlled this part of South India. Pattadakal literally means the city of crown rubies and......
Shivgiri – Where The Wilder Side Beckons
Shivgiri is an ideal destination for those with a yen for nature tourism. The thick, dark forests of Shivgiri are located near the Yemmedoddi village and cover the slopes of the......