Aihole, the earliest capital of the Chalukyas, a picturesque village nestling on the banks of the Malaprabha river and overflowing with clusters of the most beautiful temples. Aihole has over a hundred temples scattered around the village.
The oldest temple here is perhaps the Lad Khan temple dating back to the 5th Century.
Following are the prominant spots:- Lad Khan temple
- The Hutchimalli Temple
- The Durga (Fort) Temple
- Ravanaphadi Temple
- Konthi Temple
- Jain Meguti Temple
- Uma Maheswari Temple
- Buddhist Temple
How to Reach
Road: Aihole is connected by road to : Bangalore (483 kms), Badami (46 kms), Pattadakal (17 kms)Rail: The nearest railway station is Badami.
Best time to visit: October to February. Summers tend to be very hot.