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 Best tourist places to visit in Aihole, Things to do in & around Aihole, Karnataka - Explore top sightseeing attractions in Aihole like Waterfalls, Lakes, Heritage & Pilgrimage sites along with popular activities like Trekking, Wildlife Safari, Boating & Camping. 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. 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.
