Tour to Majestic Hampi-Badami
Dates:23rd – 25th Jan 2021
Category: Heritage Tour
Grade: Easy
3 Nights, 4 Days, Travel | Meals | Stay
cost : ₹ 9,500
Call us: 989 269 1821 hours: 10am-9pm
Situated on the banks of Tungabhadra river, Hampi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular tourist destinations in India.
Famous for its stone architecture, rock cut temples and boulders; Hampi attracts tourists across the world. Hampi was the capital of renowned kingdom of Vijayanagar Empire of 14th century to 16th century. Hampi was prosperous, wealthy and grand city with numerous temples, trade markets and farms. The Hampi monuments comprising the UNESCO world heritage site are a subset of the wider-spread Vijayanagara ruins. Almost all of the monuments were built between 1336 and 1570 CE during the Vijayanagara rule. The site has about 1,600 monuments and covers 41.5 square kilometres (16.0 sq mi).
Few of the Major places that we would be covering in this tour are Virupaksha Temple, Vithhal Complex, Hampi Bazaar, Badavi Linga Temple, Lakshmi Narsimha Temple, Lotus temple, Hati Mahal, Ganesha Temple.
We will also be covering Badami-Aihole-Pattadakal in this trip.
Badami Caves are famous for Buddhist architecture and sculptures. The caves are not only majestic but the boulders will leave you all awestruck. The caves overlook Agastya Lake and many small hillocks that carry a hypnotic charm.
Pattadakal – a World Heritage Site, has 10 major temples representing early Chalukaya architecture, the biggest of which is dedicated to lord Virupakshesvara.
Aihole, which is known as the “Cradle of Indian Architecture”, has over a hundred temples scattered around the village.
This Tour is a treat for Photography and history enthusiasts. So do join us to explore this city of Boulders and take a walk in history.
- Exploring the gorgeous temples of Hampi ,Aihole and Pattadakal
- Visit to Majestic Badami Caves
- Experience Sunset from Hills
- Indulge in Local Food
- Ample Amount of photography opportunities
Inclusions:
- 2 Nights Accommodation at homestay (Twin Sharing)
- Local Sightseeing
- Entry Fees at sightseeing locations
- Full day guide at Hampi and guides at all the other sightseeing locations
- Meals as mentioned on the itinerary
- Tripper Journeys expertise
Exclusions:
- Meals in Transit
- AC sleeper bus cost Mumbai-Hospete-Mumbai
- Coracle Boat Ride charges
- Camera Fees
- Mineral Water, Beverages cost
- Any other expenses which are not mentioned in ‘Inclusions’
Detailed Itinerary:
Day 0, 22nd Jan, Friday:
Leave by AC Sleeper Bus from Mumbai by 5.00 pm
Day 1,23rd Jan, Saturday:
Reach Hospete in the morning.
We will check in into Hotel and freshen up.
Post breakfast, Visit Major temples of Hampi.
We will head to Malyavante Raghunatha Swamy temple in evening to experience Sunset.
Come back to Home stay after dinner.
Retire for the day.
Night stay at Hospete.
(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Day 2, 24th Jan, Sunday:
We will leave for our entire day excursion to Badami-Aihole-Pattadakal.
Come back to Hospete.
Night stay at Hospete.
(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Day 3, 25th Jan, Monday:
Post Breakfast, we will cover remaining temples in Hampi.
Also enjoy a Coracle ride in Tungabhadra. (Optional)
Leave for Mumbai by an evening AC sleeper Bus by 4 pm.
(Breakfast & Lunch )
Day 4, 26th Jan, Tuesday:
Arrival in Mumbai between 08.00 am to 09.00 am.