An arduous climb through a stone chasm and fortified gateways takes you to the temple , the remains of a granary , a treasure and a watchtower on top of the fort . The upper Shivalaya Temple still has some friezes and sculptures depicting legends relating to Lord Krishna . Preached on a rock , Malegatti Shivalaya is an excellent example of the southern style of architecture . It's a four hour journey to Bijapur and is connected by rail to Gadag - a convenient stop to get a connecting train to Hospet or Hubli