Train connections for Badami, Aihole and Pattadakal
Badami , located about 22 km (14 miles) southwest of Pattadakal is the nearest railway station for Pattadakal. Badami (Station Code:BDM ) itself is on the less busy Solapur-Gadag route. This means, there are not many long distance trains connect Badami directly with other metro cities in the region. However there are a few convenient express and local train connections for Badami.
Bangalore to Pattadakal
Bangalore to Pattadakal
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adami , located about 22 km (14 miles) southwest of Pattadakal is the nearest railway station for Pattadakal. Badami (Station Code:BDM ) itself is on the less busy Solapur-Gadag route. Checkout Bangalore to Badami Trains for train timings.This means, there are not many long distance trains connect Badami directly with other metro cities in the region. However there are a few convenient express and local train connections for Badami.
Selecting the right train of course depends on your larger travel plan and also from which city you are traveling to.
If you are traveling from the north ( or any where from north of Bijapur district in Karnataka ) can look for a suitable connection train to Solapur Junction (Station code :SUL) in Maharastra. Solapur is a major railway junction with a large number of long distance trains passing through it.
From Solapur Junction change for one of the few train heading towards Gadag Junction. There are two express trains the Golgumbaz Express (Train No: 6536 , operates on Tuesday ,Friday & Sunday ) and the Solapur Bagalkot Express ( Train No 1423 , Operates daily ).
The express trains takes about 4½ hours to cover the 233 km (145 miles) distance between Solapur and Badami. While the Golgumbaz Express leaves Solapur by 3.30 pm and reaches Badami around 8 in the evening, the Solapur Bagalkot Express leaves Solapur early in the day (6.20 am) and reaches Badami by 11 in the noon.
Gadag Junction (Station Code :GDG ) is the transit station for Badami for those of you traveling from south and west of Pattadakal (that is from Mumbai, Pune, Goa,Hubli, Hospet, Chennai, Bangalore etc ). Gadag Junction is on the relatively busy Hubli - Guntakal route.
Gadag to Badami is a little over 1 hour by train ( 68km / 42miles ). This is comparable with the more frequent road options, considering waiting time for a train towards Badami. However if you are traveling from Bangalore , consider the Golgumbaz Express (Train No:6535, operates on Monday, Thursday and Saturday ) that connects Bangalore ( that is ,Yesvantpur Junction ) with Solapur Junction.
Other connections are the Hubli (UBL) to Bijapur express (Train No:0693) that goes via Gadag, Badami and Bagalkot and the Gadag - Sholapur Express (Train No:1424 ) that goes via Badami, Bagalkot and Bagalkot.
In short, there are a few long distance trains that goes via Badami, your nearest railhead for Pattadakal. If that's not an option look for a train that can get you to Solapur or Gadag, two main junctions located north and south of Badami respectively. Further you can get a different train or bus connection.
Note: For accurate and up-to-date details, please check all the details with the official website of Indian Railways.
Train Route Map for Badami, Pattadakal and Aihole
Train Route Map for Badami, Pattadakal and Aihole. Badami is the nearest railway station
Bakkhali is a tiny seaside resort located in South Twenty Four Parganas (24 Parganas) in West Bengal.
A calm ocean and a serene beach with waves gently crashing at your feet. That is Bakkhali for you. It is located on one of the many islands that form part of the Sunderban delta.Fraserganj which is a major town in Bakkhali is now forming one continuous town with Bakkkhali.The two places are linked by a stretch of pristine beach. The beach of Bakkhali is hard and hence ideal for driving, cycling and going for long walks.
Frasergunj which forms part of Bakkhali is named after Andrew Fraser who was the Lieutenant Governor of Bengal. He is said to have discovered the place when he accidentally landed here after a shipwreck.
A very unique thing in Bakkhali is the windmills of Frasergunj. These generate power for the town and are visible from all around. Fishing is the primary occupation of this place and you can see fishing nets and dried fish all around. Bakkhali has not yet been touched by the evils of urbanization and this has helped it to retain its idyllic charm. The beach is the most beautiful thing in Bakkhali. A walk down the beach in the early mornings and at sunset is an amazing experience. To see the sun set over the ocean is a sight that has to be seen to experience. The rickshaw van is the only means of local transport available. You can take a ride on the rickshaw to the watch tower. From this tower you can view the entire expanse of the Sunderbans. It is quite a view with the green expanse of the Sunderbans on one side and the sea on the other.
When in Bakkhali you can take a ride in the bhut-bhuti, a crude motor boat to Jambudwip. This is an uninhabited island out in the sea. You can also visit Henrys Island. This is a ten minute ride from Bakkhali and you can go there in a rickshaw van.Sundari and Mangrove are the two rest houses on the island and are owned by the State Fisheries department.
It is advisable to stay there only during winters since the place is without electricity and the heat and mosquitoes are enough to drive you insane. If you are looking for some more fun then you could also make a trip to the crocodile farm and mangrove forest by the Bakkhali bus stop. Entry fee is very nominal. The Bisalakshi temple at the end of the beach is also worth a visit. You could hire a rickshaw van to take you around all these places. It is a fun ride as the van takes you through the village roads and lanes.
Bakkhali can be accessed by road or rail. The nearest railway station is Namkhana. There are regular trains from Sealdah to Namkhana. From Namkhana you cross a small creek by boat to reach the bus stand from where you can get a bus to Bakkhali.
You can also get to Bakkhali from Kolkata by a WBSTC bus that leaves from Esplanade bus terminus. It takes around five hours to reach Bakkhali by bus. There are many hotels in Bakkhali which offer good rooms at moderate prices.
Train Route Map for Badami, Pattadakal and Aihole
Pattadakal Road and Rail Map
Train Route Map for Badami, Pattadakal and Aihole. Badami is the nearest railway stationBakkhali is a tiny seaside resort located in South Twenty Four Parganas (24 Parganas) in West Bengal.
Bakkhali
A calm ocean and a serene beach with waves gently crashing at your feet. That is Bakkhali for you. It is located on one of the many islands that form part of the Sunderban delta.Fraserganj which is a major town in Bakkhali is now forming one continuous town with Bakkkhali.The two places are linked by a stretch of pristine beach. The beach of Bakkhali is hard and hence ideal for driving, cycling and going for long walks. Frasergunj which forms part of Bakkhali is named after Andrew Fraser who was the Lieutenant Governor of Bengal. He is said to have discovered the place when he accidentally landed here after a shipwreck. A very unique thing in Bakkhali is the windmills of Frasergunj. These generate power for the town and are visible from all around. Fishing is the primary occupation of this place and you can see fishing nets and dried fish all around. Bakkhali has not yet been touched by the evils of urbanization and this has helped it to retain its idyllic charm. The beach is the most beautiful thing in Bakkhali. A walk down the beach in the early mornings and at sunset is an amazing experience. To see the sun set over the ocean is a sight that has to be seen to experience. The rickshaw van is the only means of local transport available. You can take a ride on the rickshaw to the watch tower. From this tower you can view the entire expanse of the Sunderbans. It is quite a view with the green expanse of the Sunderbans on one side and the sea on the other. When in Bakkhali you can take a ride in the bhut-bhuti, a crude motor boat to Jambudwip. This is an uninhabited island out in the sea. You can also visit Henrys Island. This is a ten minute ride from Bakkhali and you can go there in a rickshaw van.Sundari and Mangrove are the two rest houses on the island and are owned by the State Fisheries department. It is advisable to stay there only during winters since the place is without electricity and the heat and mosquitoes are enough to drive you insane. If you are looking for some more fun then you could also make a trip to the crocodile farm and mangrove forest by the Bakkhali bus stop. Entry fee is very nominal. The Bisalakshi temple at the end of the beach is also worth a visit. You could hire a rickshaw van to take you around all these places. It is a fun ride as the van takes you through the village roads and lanes. Bakkhali can be accessed by road or rail. The nearest railway station is Namkhana. There are regular trains from Sealdah to Namkhana. From Namkhana you cross a small creek by boat to reach the bus stand from where you can get a bus to Bakkhali. You can also get to Bakkhali from Kolkata by a WBSTC bus that leaves from Esplanade bus terminus. It takes around five hours to reach Bakkhali by bus. There are many hotels in Bakkhali which offer good rooms at moderate prices.Chalukya Dynasty
The history of Chalukyas is a bit complicated with controversies and ambiguities ; and often riddled with myths and legends. Complicated, because there were many dynasties ( to be specific three ) shared the name Chalukya. Before going further into this, let's first see where was this Chalukya Empire, as it is often referred, existed in India. Those of you with an understanding of the India's geography , imagine the Indian heartland bordered by two rivers - Narmada in the north and Kaveri in the south. Well, what lies between these two rivers was practically the span of Chalukyan Empire at its peak.