Group of Monuments at Hampi - 6AM- Hotel pick up
We drive 350 KMs to reach the Hampi, the ancient capital of Vijayanagara Empire.
2PM- Arrive in Hampi
We start our tour at the biggest idol of Hampi. Ugra Narasimha is 22 feet in height and was carved by a Brahmin during Krishnadevaraya’s time. There is a serpent with open hood at the back of the head
We will next visit Badavi Linga is the biggest of all lingas in Hampi. It is made of black stone and rises 12 feet in height. A canal passes through it and hence it’s always in water.
Balakrishna temple was built by the King Krishnadevaraya) in 1513 AD to celebrate the conquest of the eastern kingdom of Udayagiri. Its a temple of Lord Krishna during his infancy and has spectacular carvings of mythical beasts.
Hemakunta hill is our next destination. It has many ancient temples provides scenic views of the entire town. It is also a great place to watch the Sun set.
Virupaksha Temple - We end the day at the magnificent Virupaksha temple. It is from the Hoysala period and is the oldest temple in Hampi. The temple tower has eleven storeys and goes up 165 ft in height. The river Tungabhadra flows inside.
- Overnight accommodation on double occupancy
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Local guide
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Breakfast
- Private car
- Lunch
- Dinner
In this 48-hour excursion, we delve into the historic site of Hampi, a UNESCO world heritage site, featuring the remnants of the once-grand Vijayanagara Empire. The fallen yet grandiose ‘city of triumph’ may be in ruins, but it retains an air of eternal grandeur. During our journey spanning two days, we will travel back to the illustrious 15th century, experiencing the pinnacle of this empire’s history. Our explorations will include awe-inspiring temples adorned with sonorous columns, monumental stone sculptures, regal living areas, opulent palaces, and ancient cave artwork dating to the Iron Age. This site can aptly be described as one of the largest open-air museums on the planet.
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
