Ailhole is Famous as the "cradle of Indian architecture", Ailhole has over a hundred temples scattered around the village. Wherever one looks, it's temples, that meet the eyes. Intricately carved, rich in detail, quiet and peaceful. Mute witnesses of a bygone era. The oldest temple here is, perhaps the Lad Khan temple dating back to the 5th Century. On the roof of the temple is another shrine-like vimana.
The Durga (Fort) Temple is notable for its semicircular apes, elevated plinth and the gallery that encircles the sanctum. The interor is filled with fascinating carvings. Chamundi  Devi trampling the buffalo demon. Narasimha - the half-man, half-female deity. Mahishasru Mardini....In this same complex, is the first model of an intricately carved pillar.  

The Huthimalli Temple - out in the village - has a sculpture of Vishnu sitting atop a large cobra. Dating back to the 6th century, the Ravalpathi Cave cave-temple celebrates the many forms of shiva.

Not-to-be-missed is the Konthis Temple Complex (Kwanthi Gudi), the Uma Maheshwari Temple, the Jain Meguti Temple and the two-storeyed Buddhist Temple. Climb up the stairs and you will come across a tranquil, smiling Buddha carved on the ceiling.

This then is Ailhole, the earliest capital of the Chalukyas. Today, a picturesque village nestling on the banks of the Malaprabha river and overflowing with clusters and clusters of the most beautiful temples.

 Languages Spoken: Kannada. Hindi. English.

 When to go there: October to February. Summers tend to be very hot.

 How to go there:

Rail : The nearest railway station is Badami.

 Road : Ailhole is connected by road to :

Pattadkal (17kms)

Badami  (46 kms).

Bangalore (483 kms).

How to get around:   Cycle Rickshaws, Bus Service.

Where to stay:

Tourist Rest Houses of Tourism Department.

Tourist Rest House , Ailhole, Hungund taluk, Bijapur.

Ph: 08352-41