Good Time
Pattadakal in March
Karnataka, India
Getting warmer. Still comfortable.
Why March scores 4/5
Weather
Getting warmer. Still comfortable.
Roads & Access
self drive: Hatchback fine.. road condition: Good road from Badami.. public transport: Shared auto from Badami.. from nearest city: Badami 22km (30min). Hubli 127km.. last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 3/5. helpline: 100. ambulance: 108. police station: ASI site security. nearest hospital: Badami (22km). Hubli (127km) for advanced.
Network
JIO: Yes, BSNL: No, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: No. Patchy signal. Close enough to Badami.
Kids
Kid-friendly (3/5) — UNESCO educational, Compact site — easy to walk
Elevation
530m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Families with children
- ✓Anyone looking for the best time to visit
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5/5 | Best — cool weather for temple complex exploration. |
| February | 5/5 | Excellent. Morning light on Virupaksha Temple perfect. |
| Marchviewing | 4/5 | Getting warmer. Still comfortable. |
| April | 2/5 | Hot. Exposed site — no shade between temples. |
| May | 1/5 | Extremely hot. Avoid. |
| June | 2/5 | Monsoon relief. Green grounds. |
| July | 2/5 | Monsoon. Temples sheltered but surrounds wet. |
| August | 2/5 | Heavy rain. |
| September | 3/5 | Monsoon ending. Pleasant. |
| October | 4/5 | Post-monsoon. Good weather returning. |
| November | 5/5 | Excellent. Comfortable. |
| December | 5/5 | Peak — cool, clear. Combine with Badami and Aihole. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Badami 22km (30min). Hubli 127km.. Roads: Good road from Badami.. Self-drive: Hatchback fine.. Public transport: Shared auto from Badami.. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
530m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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