Sidlaphadi

A bridle and kutcha path through sandstone hills from Badami leads to Sidlaphadi and there is no metal road to the spot.

[1] The natural rock bridge structure looks like a wide arch between two sandstone boulders (served as a roof).

The rock structure has large, gaping holes in the arch and allows sunlight to enter inside which provides the required light for interiors.

[2][3] This natural rock bridge structure was studied by archaeologist Shri A. Sundara, who identified prehistoric (now fading) paintings on the roof of the arch.

The petroglyph consists of an oval depression in the bed rock joined by a cylindrical bridge with a natural fissure on its left.