Chalukya Trilogy
Journey through the cradle of Indian temple architecture exploring the legendary Chalukya Trilogy—Badami, Aihole, and Pattadakallu. A blended experience of history, culture, food, and adventure.
Duration
2 Days
Difficulty
Easy
Price
₹4,775 per person
Group Size
Minimum 8 travelers
About This Trip
Journey through the cradle of Indian temple architecture exploring the legendary Chalukya Trilogy—Badami, Aihole, and Pattadakallu. Discover rock-cut caves, UNESCO World Heritage monuments, and engage in thrilling adventure activities like rock climbing and rappelling. Experience local North Karnataka cuisine and heritage trails through sandstone landscapes. This trip is designed as a single immersive trail combining history, culture, food, and adventure.
Sneak Peek
Day 0
Overnight journey from Bengaluru with music and icebreakers for a comfortable vibe.
Day 1
Badami Cave Temples, Bhootanatha Gudi, rock climbing, rappelling, Badami Fort trek. Night: Bonfire, dinner and jamming session.
Day 2
Banashankari Temple, Pattadakallu Temple Complex, Aihole Temple Complex, Ravana Phadi Cave. Return journey.
Places to Explore
Detailed Itinerary
Night 0 – Friday (Departure)
- Kick off your adventure with an exciting overnight journey from Bengaluru
- Pickup Points: Majestic (8:00 PM), Yeshwantpura (8:30 PM), Goraguntepalya (8:45 PM), Nagasandra Toll (9:00 PM)
- Experience music, icebreakers, and social bonding activities during travel
🏨 In transit
Day 1 - Exploring Badami
- Arrive at the homestay, freshen up, and enjoy a hearty breakfast
- Begin the journey with a guided exploration of the iconic Badami Cave Temples, followed by a visit to the serene Bhootanatha Gudi by the Agastya Lake
- Break for lunch and relish an authentic North Karnataka Jolada Rotti Oota
- Post lunch, get your adrenaline pumping with rock climbing and rappelling amidst Badami's rugged terrain
- As the evening sets in, trek up to the historic Badami Fort and explore the Upper and Lower Shivalaya Temples, soaking in panoramic sunset views
- Return to the homestay for a relaxed evening with a bonfire, followed by dinner and overnight stay
🏨 Homestay in Badami
Day 2 - Pattadakallu & Aihole
- Wake up early, freshen up, enjoy breakfast, and check out from the homestay
- Begin the day with a visit to the sacred Badami Banashankari Temple
- Proceed to the magnificent Pattadakallu Temple Complex (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and witness the finest culmination of Chalukyan architectural brilliance
- Break for lunch (self-sponsored) en route
- Continue the exploration at the historic Aihole Temple Complex, often regarded as the cradle of Indian temple architecture
- Visit the iconic Ravana Phadi Cave, known for its exquisite rock-cut sculptures and early architectural experimentation
- Depart towards Bengaluru for the overnight journey
- Arrival by 5:00 AM, carrying back stories from the land where temple architecture was born
🏨 In transit
🏠 Stay
- 4 sharing dorms in a homestay
- Separate for male and female
- Hygienic washrooms
- Communal spaces
- Charging points
- Activity area
🍽️ Meals Included
- Day 1 - Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Day 2 - Breakfast
✓ Inclusions
- Transportation (Tempo Traveller / Mini Bus)
- Accommodation (homestay, shared basis)
- 4 Meals (2 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner)
- Trip Captain throughout journey
- Entry tickets to all listed places
- Guide charges
✗ Exclusions
- Rock climbing & rappelling charges
- Any meal not mentioned in inclusions
- Travel insurance (medical, travel, accidental)
- Expenses due to uncontrollable circumstances (weather, natural calamities, public protests)
- Anything not explicitly mentioned in inclusions
Trip Highlights
- ✓ Badami Cave Temples - ancient rock-cut caves
- ✓ Bhootanatha Gudi at Agastya Lake
- ✓ Badami Fort Trek with stunning views
- ✓ Rock Climbing & Rappelling adventure
- ✓ Aihole Temple Complex - experimental architecture
- ✓ Ravana Phadi Caves
- ✓ Pattadakallu Temple Complex - UNESCO World Heritage Site
- ✓ Banashankari Temple visit
- ✓ Authentic North Karnataka Jolada Rotti cuisine
- ✓ Guided Heritage Tour
- ✓ Local Cultural Experience
- ✓ Jamming Session & Bonfire
Experience
Journey through the cradle of Indian temple architecture exploring the legendary Chalukya Trilogy—Badami, Aihole, and Pattadakallu. Discover rock-cut caves, UNESCO World Heritage monuments, and engage in thrilling adventure activities like rock climbing and rappelling. Experience local North Karnataka cuisine and heritage trails.
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Customer Reviews
Vikram Sharma
"Chalukya Trilogy was an incredible journey through history! The rock climbing and rappelling made it even more thrilling. The local cuisine was authentic and delicious. Highly recommended!"
💳 Payment Terms
- ₹775 advance to confirm booking
- 50% of remaining balance due 2 days before departure (Wednesday)
- Final 50% payable after boarding the vehicle
🔄 Cancellation Policy
- 7+ days before travel date: 100% of advance refunded
- 3–7 days before travel date: 50% of advance refunded
- Within 3 days of travel date: No refund / no reschedule
Terms & Conditions
- Company not responsible for natural disasters, war, or civil unrest
- Company not responsible for accidents during travel or stay
- Activity-related accidents undertaken voluntarily
- Company not responsible for fire damage, food poisoning or theft
- Balanced male-to-female ratio maintained where possible
- Minimum 8 confirmed travelers required for trip to operate
- If minimum not met: Option to transfer to another trip subject to availability
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