Situated in the northern part of Karnataka is Bagalkote. Bagalkote is flanked by Vijayapura in the north, Gadag in the south, Raichur towards east, Koppal towards southeast and Belagavi towards the west. The Ghataprabha River, Malaprabha River and Krishna River flow through the district.
The legendary Chalukya Dynasty ruled over the place in and around Bagalkote. The renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site Pattadakal along with the cave temples of Badami and the temple complex at Aihole are the major attractions here. The exquisite Ilkal sarees also take its name from a quaint little village here. Bagalkotë is also home to the Mudhol Hound, an indigenous dog breed which has even been inducted into the Indian Army.
September to April is the best season to visit Bagalkote.

Adventure/Activities
Badami Rock Climbing: Rock Climbing is a must-try adventure activity while visiting Badami. Badami offers several climbing routes hidden in between various cliffs and can be attempted by both amateurs and experts. The sandstone cliffs of Badami are very ideal for rock climbing and the region is often referred to as “Mecca of Rock Climbing”. Free climbing, rappelling and bouldering are popular activities.
Badami Photography Tours: Badami also attracts photography enthusiasts because of stunning landscapes with cave temples and forts in the backdrop of Agastya Lake. Private companies organize landscape photography tours and workshops at Badami.

Heritage Sites
Pattadakallu: Located on the banks of the Malaprabha River, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is a testament to the richness of Chalukyan architecture during the 7th and 8th centuries and is renowned for its intricately chiselled temples. The temples bear testimony to the richness and timeless splendour of the Chalukyan architecture. It has a cluster of 10 major temples, which showcase some striking architectural features. The world-famous geographer Ptolemy (150 AD) has documented the town as “Perti gal”. It was even used as the ceremonial centre where kings were crowned and commemorated. Pattadakal has temple architecture from Dravidian, Aryan and a mixture of both styles in its temple complex; probably making it the only one of its kind in India. There is a sculpture gallery maintained by Archeological Survey of India within the Pattadakal temple complex.
Badami Cave Temples: 23 km from Pattadakal is Badami that occupies an important place in the heritage history of Karnataka. Badami is picturesquely nestled at the mouth of a ravine between two rocky hills. The exquisite sculptures and sandstone cliffs of Badami bring forth many a tale from the yesteryears. Four rock-cut caves adorned with ancient carved pillars and bracket figures cut out of red sandstone is just a flight of steps away. The caves overlook the Agastya Theertha Tank, its banks dotted with a group of Bhoothanatha temples. The caves are best seen at sunset when the evening sun captures the rust-red tint of the sandstone. Badami is the district headquarters of Bagalkote district.
Aihole: Heralded as the ‘cradle of Hindu/ Dravidian temple architecture’, Aihole is a tranquil village on the banks of Malaprabha River. Hundreds of temples built in 4th Century AD, pepper the villages and fields nearby. The most noteworthy among them is the Durga Temple composed of a semicircular apse, an elevated plinth and a gallery encircling the sanctum. The Lad Khan Temple is one of the earliest temples in the region and was initially a royal assembly hall and marriage mantapa. It was the chosen abode of the Muslim chief Lad Khan. Other major attractions in the area are the Huchimalli Temple with a sculpture of Lord Vishnu sitting atop a cobra, the Ravalphadi Cave Temple which celebrates the various incarnations of Lord Shiva, the Konti Temple Complex, the Umamaheswari Temple, the Jain Meguti Temple, and the two-storied Buddhist temple.
Ravana Phadi Cave: Ravanaphadi is a 6th-century rock-cut cave temple in Aihole housing Shiva and Parvathi. Ravanaphadi is about a km from Durga temple complex. Extensive artwork featuring Shiva, Parvathi, Ganesha and Vishnu can be seen inside the cave.
Mahakoota Temples: Mahakoota is a temple town in Bagalkot district of Karnataka, 6 km from Badami cave temples. Mahakoota group of temples were built between 6th and 8th century AD, during the rule of Chalukya Kingdom of Badami.Surrounded by hills, the Mahakuta group of temples is an important place of worship for Hindus and is the location of a well-known Shaiva monastery.There are primarily 2 temples here with the sacred temple tank 'Vishu Pushkarni' located between them. The older of the two is Mahakuteshwara Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva with many smaller shrines surrounding it. In the middle of the Vishnu Pushkarni tank, is a pavilion where a Shiva linga with 4 faces can be seen. The Mallikarjuna Temple has finely chiselled carvings depicting Hindu gods and goddesses surrounded by other smaller shrines.
Jamakhandi: Popular for Patvardhan’s Palace, Jambukeshwara Temple, Kadapatti Basaveshwara temple and Tripura Sundari temple. Several Kalyana Chalukya era monuments are found in Jamakhandi
Kulahalli: A village known for pre-historic artworks
Karadi: Said to be the capital of Nanda Empire, gets its name from a Basavanna temple which is said to have the shape of a bear (Karadi). Karadi also has an old fort and an Ishwara temple.
Terdal: Has remains of an ancient fort and ancient artifacts. Terdal was a major commercial town during the 11th and 12th