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Heritage Trails: Exploring Badami, Aihole, Pattadakal & Hampi

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Duration

3 Nights / 4 Days

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

10 people

Languages

English

Overview

Discover the rich tapestry of Karnataka’s architectural splendor with our “Heritage Trails: Exploring Badami, Aihole, Pattadakal & Hampi” tour. Start your journey in Badami, where ancient cave temples and stunning forts reveal the grandeur of Chalukyan architecture. Traverse to Aihole to witness over 125 temples, showcasing diverse styles and historical significance. Continue to Pattadakal, a UNESCO World Heritage site, renowned for its exquisite temples that epitomize early Chalukyan artistry. Conclude your exploration in Hampi, where the majestic ruins of the Vijayanagara Empire unfold, with its intricately carved temples and royal remnants. This tour promises an immersive experience through Karnataka’s most iconic and historically significant sites.

Highlights

  • This is a private tour/activity only for your group.
  • Enhanced cleaning/ traveler safety.
  • In-depth cultural experience.
  • Flexible sightseeing & stopover.
  • Most travelers can participate.

Bulk discount (by Percent)

Bulk discount adult
# Discount group From adult To adult Value
1 Discount on 2-person group 2 2 46.7%
2 Discount on 3-person group 3 3 49.6%
3 Discount on 4-person group 4 4 52.9%
4 Discount on 5-person group 5 5 56.9%
5 Discount on 6-person group 6 6 60.4%
6 Discount on 7-person group 7 7 62.2%
7 Discount on 8-person group 8 8 66.1%

Itinerary

Day 1: Hubli - Badami (105kms)

Upon arrival at Hubli airport, your driver will transfer you to Badami. Check in at your hotel and take time to refresh and relax. Explore the Badami Caves, a set of four rock-cut temples dating back to the 6th century, with intricate carvings of Hindu deities, Jain figures, and Buddhist motifs. Visit Badami Fort, located on a hill, offering stunning views and housing ancient temples and palaces from the 5th century. Climb the fort's watchtower for panoramic vistas of Badami and the surrounding landscape. Conclude with a visit to Agastya Lake, a picturesque water body encircled by red sandstone temples, offering a tranquil setting.

Day 2: Badami - Aihole - Pattadakal - Hampi (145 km)

After breakfast, drive to Aihole, renowned for its over 125 ancient Chalukyan temples and monuments. Explore the Durga Temple, notable for its intricate sculptures and unique architectural style. Visit the Lad Khan Temple, one of the oldest temples in Aihole, showcasing early Chalukyan architecture. See the Ravanaphadi Cave Temples with their distinctive rock-cut carvings and inscriptions. Admire the Huchimalli Temple and Meganagudi group, featuring detailed carvings and historical significance. Proceed to Pattadakal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to view its exquisite Hindu and Jain temples from the 7th and 8th centuries CE. Visit the Virupaksha Temple, renowned for its grand architecture and detailed carvings. Explore the Jain Temple, Papanatha Temple, Galaganath Temple, and Sangameshwara Temple, each showcasing distinct architectural styles and historical features. Drive to Hampi, check in at your hotel, and enjoy a restful overnight stay.

Day 3: Hampi - Explore the Vijayanagara Ruins

After breakfast, embark on a tour of Hampi, a UNESCO World Heritage site famed for its Vijayanagara Empire ruins. Visit the Hazara Rama Temple, known for its intricate bas-reliefs depicting scenes from the Ramayana epic. See the Kings Balance, a large structure used for weighing royalty against precious metals and grains. Explore Mahanavami Dibba, a grand platform where royal ceremonies and festivities were held. Tour the Royal Enclosures, which housed the palaces and administrative buildings of Vijayanagara kings. Admire the Statue of Ugra Narasimha, a massive monolithic sculpture of the deity Narasimha. Visit the Virupaksha Temple, the main pilgrimage center in Hampi, renowned for its stunning architecture and sacred significance. Explore the Vithala Temple Complex, famous for its iconic stone chariot and musical pillars that produce melodious sounds when struck. See the Lotus Mahal, a beautifully designed palace with lotus-shaped arches, and optionally visit the ASI Museum to learn more about Hampi's history and culture.

Day 4: Hampi - Gadag - Lakkundi - Departure from Hubli (190 km)

After breakfast, start your drive back to Hubli, stopping first at Gadag. Visit the Trikuteshewara Temple, a 10th to 12th-century marvel featuring three Shivalingas carved from a single rock, known for its architectural elegance. Proceed to Lakkundi, a historical town with numerous ancient temples and step wells. Explore more than 50 temples and 101 step wells, reflecting the architectural brilliance and engineering skills of the Chalukyas, Seuna, Kalachuris, and Hoysalas. Conclude your tour with a transfer to Hubli airport for your onward flight, bringing your journey through Karnataka’s historical and architectural wonders to a close.

Included/Excluded

  • Assistance on arrival at airport.
  • 13 Nights' accommodation in 4-star hotels.
  • Daily breakfast and meal as per day plan.
  • Private air-conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program.
  • English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program.
  • Monument entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Bottled drinking water in car.
  • Government taxes.
  • Hyderabad - Bangalore flight fare approx. ₹5000 per person in economy class.
  • Camera charges at monuments.
  • Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc.
  • Gratuities & optional activities.
  • Anything not mentioned in inclusions.

Tour's Location

FAQs

What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?

Hotels used or similar for 3 nights accommodation

3 Star Hotels
Badami x 1 night: Badami Court/ Clarks Inn
Hampi x 2 nights: Malligi Hotel/ Clarks Inn

Can travelers upgrade the accommodation to 5-star hotels?

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