Pattadakkal is home to quite a few beautifully carved Hindu and Jain temples. The thing that sets these temples apart is their fine architectural style. Pattadakkal was used by the Chalukya kings for coronation ceremonies (Pattadakkal, in fact, means 'coronation stone'). All the structures are within the same complex, and easy to navigate. Exploring Pattadakkal is best done along with Badami too.

Virupaksha temple is the largest temple you'll find among the group of monuments there and is famous for the female figurines carved along its walls. In the 10 Shiva temples, you'll find intricate sculptures depicting tales from the Puranas, figures of birds and other such ornamental elements. In the Jain temple, there are images of Jina in various postures and amazing pillars in one of its mandapas. Pattadakkal has a beautiful water tank (Vishnu Pushkarini) to relax by too!