Shikhara Journeys

Planning your visit

Visiting Durga Temple, Aihole

Karnataka · 7th-8th century CE, Early Chalukya dynasty · dedicated to Surya (originally); later associated with Durga (from a nearby fort, durg)

Getting there

Airport

  • Manglur International Airport, Badami 23.3 km
  • Airport service, Hubballi 109.3 km

Railway station

  • Guledagudda Railway Station, Badami 20.7 km
  • Badami Railway Station, Badami 23.1 km

Bus stand

  • Sulibhavi Bus Stop, Hungund 6.5 km
  • Nandikeshwar Bus Stop, Badami 15.8 km

Distances are straight-line from the temple, not road distance.

When to go

Best months: Oct · Nov · Dec · Jan · Feb

Festivals: Maha Shivaratri

Where to stay

  • KSTDC Hotel Mayura Yatri Nivasa 0.2 km
  • OYO Hotel 7.6 km
  • Greetoe Resorts 9.0 km
  • Jhodpur Vadodara Hotel 20.8 km
  • Hotel Badami Court 24.1 km
  • Hotel Royal Deluxe Lodge 24.1 km

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On the day

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