Aihole, Durga Temple & Chalukya Temples, Karnataka - history & architecture, travel guide & top places to visit, weather, location map, directions & timings. Aihole, also referred to as Aivalli, Ahivolal or Aryapura, is a historic site of ancient Buddhist, Hindu and Jain monuments in Bagalkot District of Karnataka Places to visit near Aihole: A visit to Aihole is often clubbed with a visit to Pattadakal (14 km from Aiholë) and Badami (35 km from Aiholë). The archaeological museum housed within the Durga Temple complex is not to be missed. Aihole is a village with over 120 ancient and medieval era monuments of Buddhist, Hindu and Jain faiths, dating from the 4th to 12th century CE. It is a major archaeological site and a cradle of Hindu rock architecture, influenced by the Chalukya and Rashtrakuta dynasties. Aihole is a historical town in Karnataka, famous for its ancient temples and cave shrines. Explore the best tourist places to see in Aihole, such as Durga Temple, Lad Khan Temple, Ravanaphadi Cave Temples and more.
