World Heritage Hampi & Chitradurga in 2 days from Bangalore+Lunch

4.8 (4 reviews) Bangalore, India
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Duration2 days
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

This two-day fully-loaded tour is planned from Bangalore to Hampi & back via Chitradurga Fort. Hampi is a compelling tourist destination that showcases extraordinary architecture of medieval India. Its landscape filled with rice fields, rivers, hills, boulders, temples, forts, watch towers, aquaducts, gateways, huge monoliths & other hundreds of ancient ruins spread over 26 sq km, is unparalleled in its composition. Its a World Heritage site maintained by UNESCO. Hampi, earlier known as Vijayanagara, was among the five richest capitals of the world in the 16th CE. All the highlights of Hampi—Vittala Temple, Virupaksha, Lakshmi Narasimha, Zenana, Mahanavami Dibba, Hazara Rama, Sasivekalu Ganesha, Hemakuta Hill, Queen’s Bath, etc. shall be covered. We shall also cover the extraordinary Chitradurga Fort too. If Hampi is on your bucket list, go for this tour!
(1) Plenty of walking on rocky terrain under Sun.
(2) The order of visits & all schedules are as per the discretion of the guide.

Options

With Accommodation

We book hotel on twin-sharing : Suitable accommodion (on CP basis) will be provided based on availability and the running prices at either Hospet or Hampi
Pickup included

Without Accommodation

You book your accommodation: We can suggest a list of hotels of various budgets. You can book yourself online through www.booking.com or www.agoda.com etc
Pickup included

What's included

  • Services of a Government Licensed Local Guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off from Central Bengaluru
  • Lunch
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Tips for Driver/guide/other personnel
  • Breakfast and dinner

What to expect

Day 1: La ville Sacre
  1. Virupaksha Temple
    30m · Admission ticket included
    This is the biggest living temple in Hampi with Hemakuta hill on one side and Tungabadra river on the other side. The remaining hours that is not spent on the itinerary will be spent on transportation time.
  2. Shree Badavilinga Gudi
    15m · Admission ticket included
    Lakshmi Narasimha Statue is a jaw-dropping, awe-inspiring work in Hampi. See it to believe it! Badavi Linga is among the top 10 Shiva Lingas of the country.
  3. Hazara Rama Temple
    15m · Admission ticket included
    As the name suggests, there are 100s of Ramayana stories exquisitely carved on the walls of the temple.
  4. Sasivekalu Ganesha Temple
    10m · Admission ticket included
    This huge monolithic statue of Lord Ganesh stands at the foothills of Hemakuta.
  5. Malyavanta Raghunathaswamy Temple - Fatik Shilla
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Sunset view from the top of this hill is one of the most alluring visuals that can stay in your memory for a long time.
  6. Chitradurga Fort
    1h · Admission ticket included
    One of the finest fortifications in South India which is impregnable, photogenic, historic, legendary, mighty, formidable, etc., all at the same time. Chitradurga Fort is locally known as Elusuttina Kote (meaning the fort of seven circles) and is one of the country’s strongest hill forts. The fort originally had 19 gateways, 38 postern-gates, 35 secret entrances and 4 ‘invisible’ entrances.
Day 2: La Ville Royale
  1. Vijaya Vittala Temple
    30m · Admission ticket included
    This temple houses the best features of Vijayanagara architecture including the iconic Stone Chariot
  2. Lotus Mahal
    20m · Admission ticket included
    Zenana Enclosure with Lotus Mahal and Elephant Stables are the principal structures that will be covered.
  3. Dasara Dibba
    20m · Admission ticket included
    This is part of the King's enclosure which is in total ruins. It is here that the world famous Dasara procession has its origin.
  4. Queen's Bath
    15m · Admission ticket included
    A very ornate bath built for the royal ladies during Vijayanagar regime

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not advisable for children below 5 Years
  • Plenty of walking on both days on rocky terrain under hot sun. So dress and walking gear should be convenient. Also legs and shoulders should be covered to visit living temples.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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