Temple Crag Hostel
Hostel, homestay or tent, shared
Badami Climb & Temples
Sleeper Class Co.
Runs this trip
4 Days · 3 Nights
Fully planned multi-day journey
Accommodation
Temple Crag Hostel
Instructor-led
A certified instructor runs the activity and briefs you before you start.
Rock climbing
Four days of bolted routes and sixth-century temples
Moderate Intensity
Travelers can expect 4-6 hours of daily trail walking
Group size on request
Ages 14+ Welcome
The operator's minimum age for this trip is 14
Where this operator goes
4 days · 10 stopsItinerary
4 days, planned by Sleeper Class Co.
The same sandstone the Chalukyas carved temples into in the sixth century is what you climb — and the crags are directly above the monuments.
Hubli, Badami, Badami CavesHow the day runs
- 3 hrsTransfer north-east to the sandstone gorge
- 4:30 PM — the four Chalukya cave temples in the late light
- MealsDinner
- AccommodationTemple Crag Hostel
Included Activities
- Station pickup
- Guesthouse night
- Cave temple entry
- Kit check and grade briefing
LANDMARKS Badami cave temples Agastya lake Bhutanatha temples Start point Hubli, Hubballi Junction, Karnataka 06:00 - 14:00Badami's sandstone is bolted, well-travelled and grippy, with routes from a beginner 5a upward. The middle of the day is too hot to climb and everybody stops.
Temple CragHow the day runs
- 7:00 AM — a full day on the bolted walls before the heat
- 4:00 PM — a second session as the rock cools
- MealsBreakfast, Dinner
- AccommodationGanesh Plateau Hostel
Included Activities
- Climbing guide, ropes, harness, shoes and helmet
- Guesthouse night
LANDMARKS Temple Crag Agastya lake Badami fort The plateau routes are longer and more exposed, and the bouldering under the fort is where most people end up staying.
Ganesh Plateau, BadamiHow the day runs
- 6:30 AM — the plateau routes, longer and more exposed
- 4:00 PM — bouldering below the fort with pads
- MealsBreakfast, Dinner
- AccommodationBadami Hostel
Included Activities
- Guide, ropes and crash pads
- Guesthouse night
LANDMARKS Ganesh Plateau Badami fort Sandstone boulders Aihole and Pattadakal are where the Chalukyas experimented their way from cave to free-standing temple, and both northern and southern styles stand side by side.
Badami, Pattadakal, Aihole, HubliHow the day runs
- 1 hrs8:00 AM — the UNESCO temple group
- 4 hrs12:30 PM — via Aihole back to the railhead
- MealsBreakfast
- AccommodationNot included — onward travel
Included Activities
- Pattadakal and Aihole entries
- Transfer to Hubli
LANDMARKS Pattadakal Aihole Durga temple Virupaksha
- Day 1Day 1 · Hubli to Badami
- Day 2Day 2 · Temple Crag: single-pitch sport
- Day 3Day 3 · Ganesh Plateau and bouldering
- Day 4Day 4 · Pattadakal and Aihole, then out
Pickup point
Day 1 · Fri, 18 Sept, 2026
Meet atHubliHubballi Junction, Karnataka
Reporting time06:00 - 14:00
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Included in the price
You arrange yourself
Most of these can be added to your booking later — the operator confirms within a day.
Where you'll stay
Published by the operator. Nights on the ground can move with weather and permissions.
Ganesh Plateau Hostel
Hostel, homestay or tent, shared
Badami Hostel
Hostel, homestay or tent, shared
What you'll eat
3 breakfasts and 3 dinners across 4 days, at camp. It opens with dinner on day 1 and closes with breakfast on day 4.
- DinnerServed on days 1–3
- BreakfastServed on days 2–4
6 meal services named in the itinerary. Vegetarian and vegan covered; Jain, gluten-free and allergies on notice at booking
Who runs this trip
Operated by
Sleeper Class Co.Verified
“The same routes by train and guesthouse”
Based in Varanasi Running treks since 2020
- Rating
- 4.0(4 reviews)
- Response time
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About Sleeper Class Co.
Overnight trains, guesthouses and no private cars. Slower and a fraction of the price, and the trains are half the point.
Cancellation policy: Full refund up to 14 days before departure
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Customer reviews
Overall rating
4.0/5
Based on 4 reviews
Review summary
Food4.3/5
Guide3.5/5
Itinerary4.0/5
Transport4.3/5
Accommodation4.0/5
Tour operator4.5/5
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Arjun Pillai – Indore2025-03-22 · Verified booking
Hotels were a step below what I expected for the price. The lead was calm and knew when to slow the group down.
Reply from Sleeper Class Co.
Appreciate the honest feedback; we're looking at the pacing on that section.
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Priya Nair – Hyderabad2025-03-22 · Verified booking
Well paced over 4 days with enough free time to not feel herded. Good value for what's included.
Reply from Sleeper Class Co.
Thank you. We've taken the point about the transfer and are reviewing it.
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James Whelan – Lisbon2025-03-22 · Verified booking
Well paced over 4 days with enough free time to not feel herded. Nothing fancy about the beds, and nothing wrong with them either. Would send friends their way.
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Rohit Verma – Nagpur2025-03-22 · Verified booking
Karnataka done well. The itinerary had room to breathe. No hesitation recommending them.
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Questions people ask
No. There are enough easy bolted routes at Badami to learn on, and the guide belays. If you have climbed indoors you will be comfortable within an hour.
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