Hampi: The Heritage Trip

Hampi, recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, will take you back to ancient times by its magnificent architecture and the natural beauty around it.

Situated at the beautiful bank of river Tungabhadra, Hampi has many historical temples and ancient monuments. Apart from its fascinating history, this place is also known for its scenic landscapes dotted with coconut trees and paddy fields.

Friday,

18:00- Start travelling to Hospet in an volvo bus from Mumbai. The bus has multiple pickup points - Andheri, Chembur, Vashi, Kharghar. 

Saturday, 

08:30 - Reach Hospet 

09:30 - Get the vibes of Hampi while crossing Tungabhadra river and a very scenic route with rice fields on both sides.

11.30 - Reach Sanapur and freshen up 

13:00 – Exciting Coracle ride in Sanapur Lake. It is a round boat made of bamboo

14:00 - Visit Durga temple 

16:00 - Visit Anjanadri Hills to watch the sunset while sipping your evening coffee. You will get an eagle view of the entire Hampi.

19:30 - Go cafe hopping and enjoy the nightlife of Hampi

Sunday, 

06:00 - Get up early if you want to enjoy the morning sunrise and the birds

08:00 - After breakfast, we will explore the ancient temples and ruins of Vijayanagara Empire

Vithala Temple - it has the famous stone chariot, musical pillar. 

Royal enclosure - lotus temple, old elephant stables and the beautiful garden

13:00 - Local South Indian meals on banana leaf 

15:00 - Visit the huge Virupaksha temple dedicated to lord Shiva. Also we will visit famous elephant laxmi and see how she passes the blessings to devotees. 

16:00 - Travel back to Hospet to board the bus.

Monday, 

08:30 - Reach Mumbai.

We will cover

1. Banshankari Temple

2. Badami Caves

3. Patdhakallu

4. Aheleo (optional if time permits)

Inclusions:

 - Travel in pvt vehicle from Hospet onwards

 - Meals from Saturday breakfast to Sunday Lunch

 - Accommodation in cottages - Triple Sharing basis

 - Entry Charges at various monuments

 - Expertise and guidance

Exclusions:

 - Travel from Mumbai to Hospet and back in Volvo 

 - Bottled water/cold drinks during trip

 - Dinner on Friday and Sunday (during bus journey)

 - Camera Charges, if any

 - All expenses incurred due to unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances like roadblocks, bad weather

 - Anything not mentioned in ‘Includes’

Things to be carried:

- At least 1 litre personal reusable water bottle (compulsory, all the time in your bag)/

- Proper clothing for 2 days. Skimpy clothes are not allowed.

medicine

- Toiletries and personal medicines

- We appreciate people carrying juice packets, dry fruits etc.