Admire the architectural magnificence etched in stone as you travel back in time to the heyday of empires. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Hampi is the magnificent capital of the Vijayanagara Empire and is home to numerous ancient temples, palaces, and boulder-strewn landscapes. Proceed to the birthplace of South Indian temple architecture, Badami, Pattadakal, and Aihole, where magnificent rock-cut caverns and sculptured shrines tell tales from bygone eras. A perfect fusion of culture, art, and history is in store.
Itinerary
Arrive at Hospet / Hampi, check-in to heritage stay.
Evening: Leisurely walk among Hampi Bazaar & Virupaksha Temple (oldest functioning temple).
Sunset point at Hemakuta Hill overlooking Hampi’s ruins.
Overnight in Hampi.
Morning: Explore Vittala Temple (famous stone chariot & musical pillars).
Visit Hazara Rama Temple, Queen’s Bath & Royal Enclosure.
Afternoon: Explore Lotus Mahal & Elephant Stables.
Evening: Sunset at Matanga Hill or Tungabhadra riverside.
Overnight in Hampi.
Morning: Visit Achyutaraya Temple, Krishna Temple & Underground Shiva Temple.
Explore Coracle ride on Tungabhadra River to Anegundi village.
Optional cycling / heritage trail through boulder-strewn landscapes.
Evening: Cultural show or folk performance (if available).
Overnight in Hampi.
Drive to Badami, stopping at Aihole (early Chalukyan temples) & Pattadakal (UNESCO site showcasing temple evolution).
Evening arrival in Badami.
Overnight in Badami.
Morning: Visit Badami Cave Temples (rock-cut shrines dedicated to Hindu, Jain & Buddhist deities).
Explore Agastya Lake surrounded by red sandstone cliffs.
Visit Badami Fort & Archaeological Museum.
Transfer to Hubli / Hospet for departure.
