perspective, they provide critical evidence of the early styles and stages of
the southern Indian archi tecture. The Pal lavas under the k ing
Narasimhavarman I (also called Mamalla Pallava) seized it in 642 A.D.
Vikramaditya I of Chalukyas drove back Pallavas in 654 A.D. and led a
successful attack on Kanchipuram, the capital of Pallavas [This statement
needs reference]. The Rashtrakutas absorbed karnataka including Badami
around 757 AD and the town lost its importance. The later Chalukyas of
Kalyani defeated them and were able to keep region from 973 A.D. to 1189
A.D., when it was occupied by the Hoysalas. Then it passed on to
Vijayanagara empire, The Adil Shahis, The Savanur Nawabs, The Marathas,
Hyder Ali. On arrival check in to Hotel. Overnight stay.
Day 10:
Af ter breakfast excursion tr ip of Patadakal & Aihole
Temples.Aihole was the first capital of the early Chalukyas.[2]
Here they built over 125 temples in various styles and is said
to be a laboratory of experiments in rock cut
architecture. Pulakesi I, one of the greatest rulers of this dynasty, moved the
capital to Badami nearby. Badami was then known as Vatapi. It is from these
temples that the Chalukyas gained their experience and went on to build the
great temples of Pattadakal. The first phase of temple building in Aihole dates
back to the 6th century CE, the second phase up to the 12th century CE.
Some temples were even built as early as the 5th century CE. Overnight stay.
Day 11:
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After breakfast drive to Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary. On arrival
check in to Jungle Lodge. Afternoon jungle safari.Wildlife
enthusiasts will find Dandeli quite appealing and ultimately
fall in love with its abundant wildlife
diversity. The Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary offers you the rare glimpse of the
Black Panther. Other inhabitants of this sanctuary include the sambhar, bison
and the Malabar giant squirrel. Don’t be surprised if you see giant iguana,
king cobra and tiger in the dense forests surrounding Dandeli. They can be
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