UNESCO HeritageKarnataka5 Days / 4 Nights

Hampi & Badami Heritage Trail

The boulder-strewn ruins of the Vijayanagara Empire.

Duration
5 Days / 4 Nights
Best time
October to February
Stay
3★ hotels in Hampi / Hosapete & Badami
Meals
Breakfast & dinner

About Hampi

Hampi was the capital of the mighty Vijayanagara Empire. Today its temples, palaces and markets lie among giant boulders and banana plantations — a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The trip continues to Badami's cave temples and the early Chalukyan temples of Aihole and Pattadakal.

Top highlights

Vittala Temple

The stone chariot and musical pillars.

Virupaksha Temple

Living temple at the heart of Hampi Bazaar.

Royal Enclosure

Lotus Mahal, Elephant Stables and the stepwell.

Coracle ride

Round-boat ride on the Tungabhadra.

Hemakuta Hill

Sunset over the ruins.

Badami, Aihole & Pattadakal

Cave temples and UNESCO-listed Chalukyan temples.

Day-wise itinerary

  1. 1

    Day 1

    Arrive in Hampi

    Pickup at Hosapete and check-in. Sunset at Hemakuta Hill.

  2. 2

    Day 2

    Sacred Hampi

    Virupaksha Temple, Hampi Bazaar, Vittala Temple and the stone chariot with a guide.

  3. 3

    Day 3

    Royal Hampi

    Royal Enclosure, Lotus Mahal, Elephant Stables, a coracle ride and Anegundi.

  4. 4

    Day 4

    Badami

    Drive to Badami via Pattadakal and Aihole temples.

  5. 5

    Day 5

    Departure

    Badami cave temples in the morning, then drop at Hubballi / Hosapete.

What's included

Inclusions

  • 4 nights' accommodation — 3★ hotels in Hampi / Hosapete & Badami (twin sharing)
  • Meals: Breakfast & dinner
  • All transfers & sightseeing by private vehicle as per itinerary
  • Licensed guide in Hampi
  • Coracle ride
  • Driver allowance, fuel, tolls & parking
  • Dream Yatra trip support throughout your journey

Exclusions

  • Flights / train tickets to the starting point (we can book these on request)
  • Monument entry tickets, activities, rides and camera fees unless mentioned
  • Lunch and any meals not mentioned
  • Personal expenses — laundry, tips, phone calls, shopping
  • Travel insurance
  • GST and government taxes as applicable
  • Anything not listed under inclusions

Travel information

Best time to visit

October to February.

How to reach

Jindal Vijayanagar Airport (VDY) is about 40 km away. Hosapete Junction is the nearest railway station.

Hampi — FAQs

October to February.

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