Hampi & the Deccan · Chalukya caves and temples, UNESCO
Badami, Aihole & Pattadakal group trip guide
Badami, Aihole & Pattadakal: Chalukya caves and temples, UNESCO in Hampi & the Deccan, Karnataka. From Hubballi-Dharwad it is 105 km by road (to Badami; Pattadakal and Aihole are a short drive on), 2–3 hours with stops. A 17-seater tempo traveller with driver from Hubballi-Dharwad costs ₹6,800–8,400 for a same-day round trip, as of Oct 2026.
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- From Hubballi-Dharwad
- 105 km by road (to Badami; Pattadakal and Aihole are a short drive on)
- Time to give it
- 1–2 days
- Best season
- October to February
- Fare from Hubballi-Dharwad
- ₹6,800–8,400 round trip (Oct 2026)
- Nearest airport
- Hubballi (HBX) or Belagavi (IXG)
Badami, old Vatapi, was the Chalukya capital from the 6th to the 8th century: four rock-cut cave temples, three Hindu and one Jain, look down on Agastya lake.
Aihole has more than a hundred early temples, among them the apsidal Durga temple, and Pattadakal on the Malaprabha, where Chalukya kings were crowned, blends northern and southern temple styles; Pattadakal is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
How many are going?
Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits, and its fare to Badami, Aihole & Pattadakal from each city, from the tables below.
Fits your group
Tempo Traveller 17-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van)
13–17 or 10–17 seats
₹6,800–8,400 for a full day (250 km)
Bengaluru → Badami, Aihole & Pattadakal
₹27,100–33,300
Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 449 km one way · 3 days, round trip
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Indicative fares from the tables on this page (see the notes under them); operators quote the exact price.
Why groups go
A full day or two from Hampi or Hubballi for school groups and heritage lovers.
UNESCO sitesPalaces, forts & monumentsTemples & pilgrimage
How far is Badami, Aihole & Pattadakal
Distances are to Badami; Pattadakal and Aihole are a short drive on.
| From | Road km | With stops | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengaluru | 449 km | 9–10 h | – |
| Mysuru | 507 km | 10–11 h | – |
| Mangaluru | 478 km | 10–11 h | – |
| Hubballi-Dharwad | 105 km | 2–3 h | – |
Group fares from Hubballi-Dharwad
Round trip with driver, 1 day, by vehicle.
| Vehicle | Seats | Round trip, 1 day |
|---|---|---|
| SUV / Innova | 6–7 | ₹4,700–6,300 |
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 9–12 | ₹5,800–7,400 |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 13–17 | ₹6,800–8,400 |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 18–26 | ₹7,900–10,000 |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 36–49 | ₹15,000–20,200 |
Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a day trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a day trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
When to go and how long
- Best season: October to February.
- Time to give it: 1–2 days.
- Who goes: School groups, Heritage lovers, International visitors.
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Circuits that include Badami, Aihole & Pattadakal
Arriving from abroad or another state
- Nearest airport: Hubballi (HBX) or Belagavi (IXG).
- Nearest railway station: Badami.
- Operators quote the airport or station pickup with the whole trip: put your arrival in the request.
Operators for Badami, Aihole & Pattadakal
Approved operators who take groups to Badami, Aihole & Pattadakal. Ask for quotes here: your request reaches them through the platform and you compare itemised offers.
Seventree holidays
Vehicle Owner
Bengaluru, Karnataka
449 km by road from Badami
Fleet details on request
Nalkco Trip Mentors
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Palakkad, Kerala
Serves Badami
2 vehicles · 16 seats
- Replies in ~10 min
Official pages and sources
Opening hours, tickets and permits change: check them on the official pages before you travel.
How booking works
- Post your trip onceDates, pickup, places and group size. It takes two minutes and costs nothing.
- Verified operators quoteWe invite up to 6 verified operators near you, aiming for 3 quotes, and invite more if fewer reply within 2 hours.
- Compare itemised quotesVehicle, driver allowance, night halts, tolls and taxes, line by line, side by side.
- Book and pay the operatorAccept a quote and pay the operator an advance (25%) directly. No Yippigo fee: free until 31 December 2026.
Questions groups ask
Hubballi-Dharwad-inda Badami, Aihole & Pattadakal-ge eshtu doora? (How far is Badami, Aihole & Pattadakal from Hubballi-Dharwad?)
105 km by road (to Badami; Pattadakal and Aihole are a short drive on): 2–3 hours in a tempo traveller or bus with tea and meal stops (group vehicles average 45–50 km an hour, about 35 on ghat roads). Road distance from our route catalog.
Badami, Aihole & Pattadakal-ge tempo traveller-ge eshtu aagutte? (What does a tempo traveller to Badami, Aihole & Pattadakal cost?)
Round trip from Hubballi-Dharwad (105 km one way, 1 day) with driver: 17-seater ₹6,800–8,400, 40–49 seater bus ₹15,000–20,200. Indicative, as of Oct 2026; post the trip for the exact rate.
What does a group trip to Badami, Aihole & Pattadakal cost?
Round trip from Hubballi-Dharwad with driver: SUV / Innova ₹4,700–6,300; Tempo Traveller 12-seater ₹5,800–7,400; Tempo Traveller 17-seater ₹6,800–8,400; Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater ₹7,900–10,000; AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹15,000–20,200. Indicative, as of October 2026, with driver allowance and 5% GST; hotels, food and entry tickets are extra.
How many days do we need for Badami, Aihole & Pattadakal?
1–2 days. With the drive from Hubballi-Dharwad, plan a day trip, or 2 days to see more in all. A full day or two from Hampi or Hubballi for school groups and heritage lovers.
When is the best time to visit Badami, Aihole & Pattadakal?
October to February.
Which vehicle for our group?
4 people: Sedan; 7 people: SUV / Innova; 12 people: Tempo Traveller 12-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 17 people: Tempo Traveller 17-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 26 people: Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater; 45 people: AC Coach 40–49 seater.
How do we reach Badami, Aihole & Pattadakal from abroad?
Nearest airport: Hubballi (HBX) or Belagavi (IXG). Nearest railway station: Badami. Operators quote the airport pickup and the whole trip with a driver.
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