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Karnataka, India
Known for its rock-cut cave temples, and a base for Aihole and Pattadakal.
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Badami cave temples, Badami, Karnataka
The steps up to the cave temples are home to a lot of monkeys that are used to snatching food and loose items.
The lesson
Keep food out of sight and bags closed.
Pattadakal, Badami, Karnataka
Aihole and Pattadakal are close to Badami but public buses are infrequent. Seeing all three on public transport takes much of a day of waiting.
The lesson
Hire a car or auto for the day to see both.
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A RegretMap travel note suggests keeping food out of sight and ensuring bags are closed to avoid monkeys that are known to snatch items on the steps.
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A RegretMap travel note suggests hiring a car or auto for the day to visit Aihole and Pattadakal, as public buses are infrequent and can lead to long wait times.
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Summarised from travellers' stories and RegretMap travel notes — not verified facts or current advice. Generated Oct 17, 2026.