School textbooks were likely our first introduction to the Chalukyas, an ancient dynasty that once ruled large parts of South India. Now, as we began exploring places near Bengaluru, we came across Badami—at least a 7-8-hour drive, but that did not deter us. Having explored the more popular destinations like Hampi and Mysore, we were keen to go off the beaten path. And so, we (a frien... https://www.dizcoverpraveg.com/badami-karnataka-splendour-in-rock