People love learning about ancient history, especially when the story is particularly good.

A tour to Badami would definitely give people a good feeling, allowing them to see that good leadership was not lacking even in historical times.  Religious tolerance was not exclusive to Rome as it was also exhibited in Badami during the 6^th to 8^th century.

History of Badami

The city of Badami was made the capital of the Early Chalukyas.  Although there were power struggles happening around the area during the time, the Chalukyas were able to stand their ground against any who attempted to invade the area.  It was during this time that the cave temples to the different Hindu gods were carved out, and these became evidences of the early styles of Southern Indian Architecture.

Tourism In Badami 

The main site to see in Badami would be four separate areas, or caves.  Dating back to before 550A.D, these first three caves are temples to the Hindu gods Shiva and Vishnu, while the fourth is dedicated for practitioners of Jainism.  All Badami visitors are encouraged to tour the caves as they have artistic renditions of the different gods in different positions, all depicting the glory of each.

Several other temples are present in the area, and all tours to Badami would state that each one is definitely worth visiting.  A Buddhist cave temple is highly recommended, again in an extremely natural setting, built purposely low so that all visitors will have to enter while on their knees. 

A military is essential to every kingdom, and the Chalukyas did not lack this.  There were defensive military installations that were set up, and some of the forts exist until today.  Following the usual defensive patterns, their forts were on top of hills, and the northern fort, preserved up until this day, gives every tourist a view of the South India town.

Things to do in Badami

Not only historians travel to Badami.  Some tourists go there for the red sand stone cliffs.  It is true that these mountains are the same mountains that hold the cave temples, but a number of climbers have already set up bolted climb routes among the very same mountains.  Whether it be for free climbing or route climbing, all types of climbers travel to Badami to experience the routes and gain climbing experience.

Badami survives on the tourism that it is able to generate, and it thrives up until this day.  People are able to visit the area, see the sites, relax and generally enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the city.  If may be a bit far from the city, but that's exactly why people travel and go on tour: in order to relax and have a good time.  It is definite that anyone who takes a tour of Badami will be able to do just what they want to do, and that's really what makes the whole trip worthwhile.