Bangalore To Hampi (trip)

Bangalore To Hampi

  • India
  • Culture & Nature
India, Asia

from $269* per person3 DaysYear-round
Boutique accommodations Exertion level: 3
Operator: AGORA VOYAGES (OPC) PRIVATE LIMITED 10 people max
Discover the magnificent ruins of Hampi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on this 3-day private tour from Bangalore. Explore the legendary temples, royal palaces, stone chariots, and ancient monuments of the Vijayanagara Empire while visiting the impressive Chitradurga Fort. Enjoy comfortable accommodation, private transportation, and expert-guided sightseeing through Karnataka's rich history, culture, and breathtaking landscapes.

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Special information

  • You need to form your own private group for this trip. It will be scheduled for a date you arrange with the provider. The itinerary here is just a sample.
  • Accommodates certain types of disabilities. Contact the operator for more information.
  • Family oriented trip.
  • This trip is an independent tour: you choose the features you want included (hotels, excursions, flights, cars, etc…)
  • Offers some solo-only/singles departures.
  • Offers some women-only departures.

Itinerary

Day 1 | Bangalore – Chitradurga – Hampi
Drive: Approx. 350 km | 7–8 hrs
Your journey begins with a morning pickup from your hotel or the airport in Bangalore. Set off on a comfortable drive through the scenic countryside of Karnataka, passing charming villages, agricultural landscapes, and rocky hill formations.
En route, stop at the magnificent Chitradurga Fort, one of Karnataka's finest hill forts. Spread across a series of granite hills, the fort is known for its massive stone walls, gateways, secret passages, watchtowers, ancient temples, and impressive rainwater harvesting system. Learn about its fascinating history and the legendary tale of Onake Obavva while enjoying panoramic views from the fort's elevated vantage points.
After exploring the fort, continue your drive to Hampi, the former capital of the mighty Vijayanagara Empire and a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its spectacular boulder-strewn landscape and magnificent temple ruins.
Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and relax. Depending on your arrival time, you may enjoy a leisurely walk around the nearby village or admire the peaceful surroundings of this historic destination.
Overnight in Hampi.
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Day 2 | Hampi Heritage Sightseeing
After breakfast, enjoy a full-day guided exploration of Hampi's extraordinary archaeological treasures and sacred monuments.
Begin your tour at the revered Virupaksha Temple, one of India's oldest continuously functioning temples, dedicated to Lord Shiva. Admire its towering entrance gateway, beautiful pillared halls, and vibrant religious atmosphere.
Continue through the historic Hampi Bazaar, once a thriving marketplace of the Vijayanagara Empire, where traders from around the world gathered to exchange precious gems, spices, and textiles.
Visit the magnificent Vittala Temple Complex, the architectural masterpiece of Hampi, famous for its iconic Stone Chariot and the legendary Musical Pillars that showcase the engineering brilliance of the Vijayanagara artisans.
Explore the beautifully carved Hazara Rama Temple, celebrated for its intricate stone panels illustrating scenes from the Ramayana.
Continue to the impressive Achyutaraya Temple, located amidst dramatic granite hills and known for its elegant architecture and peaceful surroundings.
Visit the mysterious Underground Shiva Temple, partially submerged below ground level for much of the year, creating a unique and tranquil setting.
Proceed to the enormous Sasivekalu Ganesha, a striking monolithic statue of Lord Ganesha carved from a single granite boulder.
Later, explore the elegant Elephant Stables, an outstanding example of Indo-Islamic architecture that once housed the royal elephants of the Vijayanagara kings.
Conclude your day with a short climb to Matanga Hill, one of Hampi's most scenic viewpoints, where you can witness a spectacular sunset over the ancient temple complexes, winding Tungabhadra River, and remarkable boulder-strewn landscape.
Return to your hotel.
Overnight in Hampi.
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Day 3 | Hampi – Bangalore
Drive: Approx. 350 km | 7–8 hrs
After breakfast, check out from your hotel and begin your return journey to Bangalore.
Enjoy another scenic drive through Karnataka's countryside, passing rural villages, rolling farmlands, and rocky landscapes that define the Deccan Plateau. There will be opportunities to stop along the way for refreshments and short breaks.
Arrive in Bangalore by evening, where you will be transferred to your hotel or the airport according to your onward travel plans.
Your memorable journey concludes with wonderful memories of Hampi's UNESCO-listed monuments, remarkable Vijayanagara architecture, and Karnataka's rich cultural heritage.

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