Explore Hampi’s UNESCO-listed ruins, including Virupaksha Temple.
Visit Pattadakal’s UNESCO-listed Chalukya monuments.
See Badami’s rock-cut caves and ancient temples.
Tour Aihole’s early Chalukya temple complex.
Experience Hampi’s boulder-strewn landscapes.
Enjoy optional coracle rides on the Tungabhadra River.
This 5-day tour explores Karnataka’s ancient Vijayanagara and Chalukya heritage, ideal for history buffs. From Hampi’s sprawling ruins to Pattadakal’s architectural marvels and Badami’s caves, the itinerary offers a deep dive into South India’s historical legacy. Guided visits and scenic landscapes make this a compact yet enriching cultural journey.
| Fact | Details |
| Duration | 5 Days / 4 Nights |
| Cities Visited | 3 (Hampi, Pattadakal, Badami) |
| Region | South India |
| Ideal For | History buffs, architecture enthusiasts |
| Starting Price | Contact for quote (varies by season) |
Start in Hospet, explore Hampi, Pattadakal, Badami, and Aihole, then return to Hospet. Covering ~200-300 km by road, the tour includes private transport, guided visits, and historical immersion.
Day 1: Arrival in Hospet
Arrive at Hospet, transfer to hotel. Evening visit to Virupaksha Temple. Overnight in Hospet.
Day 2: Hampi Sightseeing
Visit Vittala Temple, Lotus Mahal, Hampi Bazaar. Overnight in Hospet.
Day 3: Hampi to Badami via Pattadakal (150 km / 3-4 hours)
Drive to Pattadakal, visit UNESCO temples, then Badami caves. Overnight in Badami.
Day 4: Badami to Aihole to Hospet (100 km / 2-3 hours)
Visit Aihole temples, drive back to Hospet. Overnight in Hospet.
Day 5: Departure from Hospet
Transfer to Hospet station/airport. Tour concludes.
4 nights in hotels with breakfast.
Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver.
English-speaking guide for site visits.
Site entries, traditional welcome.
Airport/station transfers, 24/7 support.
Monument entrance fees (~$20-40).
Meals beyond breakfast.
Flights, visa, insurance, personal expenses.
Optional activities (coracle rides).
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Explore Hampi’s UNESCO-listed ruins, including Virupaksha Temple.
Visit Pattadakal’s UNESCO-listed Chalukya monuments.
See Badami’s rock-cut caves and ancient temples.
Tour Aihole’s early Chalukya temple complex.
Experience Hampi’s boulder-strewn landscapes.
Enjoy optional coracle rides on the Tungabhadra River.
This 5-day tour explores Karnataka’s ancient Vijayanagara and Chalukya heritage, ideal for history buffs. From Hampi’s sprawling ruins to Pattadakal’s architectural marvels and Badami’s caves, the itinerary offers a deep dive into South India’s historical legacy. Guided visits and scenic landscapes make this a compact yet enriching cultural journey.
| Fact | Details |
| Duration | 5 Days / 4 Nights |
| Cities Visited | 3 (Hampi, Pattadakal, Badami) |
| Region | South India |
| Ideal For | History buffs, architecture enthusiasts |
| Starting Price | Contact for quote (varies by season) |
Start in Hospet, explore Hampi, Pattadakal, Badami, and Aihole, then return to Hospet. Covering ~200-300 km by road, the tour includes private transport, guided visits, and historical immersion.
Day 1: Arrival in Hospet
Arrive at Hospet, transfer to hotel. Evening visit to Virupaksha Temple. Overnight in Hospet.
Day 2: Hampi Sightseeing
Visit Vittala Temple, Lotus Mahal, Hampi Bazaar. Overnight in Hospet.
Day 3: Hampi to Badami via Pattadakal (150 km / 3-4 hours)
Drive to Pattadakal, visit UNESCO temples, then Badami caves. Overnight in Badami.
Day 4: Badami to Aihole to Hospet (100 km / 2-3 hours)
Visit Aihole temples, drive back to Hospet. Overnight in Hospet.
Day 5: Departure from Hospet
Transfer to Hospet station/airport. Tour concludes.
4 nights in hotels with breakfast.
Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver.
English-speaking guide for site visits.
Site entries, traditional welcome.
Airport/station transfers, 24/7 support.
Monument entrance fees (~$20-40).
Meals beyond breakfast.
Flights, visa, insurance, personal expenses.
Optional activities (coracle rides).