• Vijaya Vittala Temple - The tour of Hampi begins with a visit to the Vijaya Vittala Temple, considered one of the most magnificent masterpieces in the area. It is built on a polyhedron foundation. At the entrance, visitors can admire the famous stone chariot crafted from rough quartz, adorned with carvings of soldiers, hunters, and foreign visitors such as Portuguese and Arabs. The temple’s musical pillars are celebrated as one of humanity’s greatest artistic achievements.
• King’s Balance - The final stop is the King’s Balance, a large stone frame located east of Purandara Mantapa. A stone beam rests on two stone pillars. According to legend, the generous Kings of Vijayanagara would weigh themselves with gold and gems to distribute among the poor.
• Virupaksha Temple - The next destination on the Hampi tour from Bangalore is the majestic Virupaksha Temple. Dating back to the Hoysala period, it is the oldest temple in Hampi. The temple tower boasts eleven storeys and reaches a height of 165 feet, with the Tungabhadra River flowing through it.
• Sasivekalu Ganesha Temple - The Sasivekalu Ganesha Temple features a massive statue of Lord Ganesha, carved from a single block of rock. This 8-foot-tall statue is a must-see.
• Statue of Ugra Narsimha - Located a few feet from Badavi Linga, the largest idol in Hampi is the Ugra Narasimha, standing 22 feet tall. It was carved by a Brahmin during the reign of Krishnadevaraya and features a serpent with an open hood at the back.
• Royal Enclosures - The Royal Enclosure of Hampi was the center of power for the Vijayanagara kingdom. This area includes durbar halls, platforms, tanks, underground chambers, and temples. The tour begins at Queen’s Bath, a magnificent structure that served as the private bathing chamber for the royalty of the Vijayanagara Empire.
• Zanana Enclosure - The next visit is to the Zanana Enclosure, the area designated for royal women. The Lotus Mahal is the most striking structure here, a two-storied palace surrounded by a rectangular wall and four towers, with pyramidal-shaped towers giving it a lotus-like appearance.
• Hazara Rama Temple - The tour includes a visit to the only temple in the Royal Enclosure, the Hazara Rama Temple, dedicated to Lord Ram, an incarnation of Vishnu.
• Underground Shiva Temple - Before concluding the day, the tour also covers an excavated water tank, an administrative enclosure, and an underground temple dedicated to Shiva.

• Private transportation
• Lunch included
• Entrance fees covered
• Professional guide services

Hampi in 1 day takes you back to the 16th century when it was a thriving global city. A professional guide will bring alive this world heritage site and often considered the world’s largest open air museum. Some of the highlights include the magnificent Vittala temple and stone chariot, King’s Balance, Virupaksha temple, monolithic statues, Queen’s bath. Royal enclosure and Elephant stables.

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