Aihole Tourism: Hotels, Reviews, Packages, Photos, Maps, Experience, Itinerary

A tranquil village, located on the banks of the Malaprabha River, Aihole is known as the cradle of Hindu temple architecture. It is situated at a height of around 590 mt. and about 480 km from Bangalore. Aihole was the first capital of the Chalukya kings and was built around the 4th-7th century. There are hundreds of temples in the villages and fields nearby. It is said that here, within a one km circumference, there are 125 temples and the most impressive one is the Durga Temple. The first phase of temple building in Aihole dates back to the 6th century AD, while the second phase extends up to the 12th century AD.

The main attraction for tourists is the magnificent Durga temple. A pillared corridor runs around the temple, encircling the inner sanctum.