Area: 4 sq. km.
Altitude: 593 metres.
Rainfall: 58.4 cms.
Season: October to March
  
Introduction:
Aihole was the Chalukyan capital before it was moved to Badami. The town has more than 70 temples dedicated to the various deities of the Hindu pantheon.
 
Aihole presents a panorama of the genesis of Hindu medieval art around 600-750 A.D. Aihole is the oldest of the three locations with around 70 temples. The most ancient among them is is the Ladh-Khan where the temple is in its embryonic stage. There is remarkable sculpture