Trip Highlights
- Bangalore city tour
- Visit to World Heritage Sites in Hampi
- Visits to monuments and temples in Badami and the region
- Visit to historical monuments and cultural sites in Bijapur
About The Package
Karnataka has rich cultural assets of monuments and temples erected from thousands of years. There are one of the best and finest temples and monuments and hidden treasures in Karnataka which are not explored much by travellers yet. This tour takes you in the past when you visit wide-ranging and intricate temples and monuments in Hampi. You get more traditional, cultural and heritage experiences when you visit Badami and Bijapur. A really memorable tour circuit to visit!!
Package Includes
- Accommodation in well-appointed rooms as mentioned in itinerary.
- Daily breakfast as mentioned in itinerary.
- Chauffeur driven AC vehicle for all applicable transfers and sightseeing.
- Parking, toll charges and driver allowances.
- English speaking tour guides for sightseeing tours.
- Currently applicable taxes.
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Bangalore
We are happy to welcome at Bangalore!!
Upon arrival at Bangalore airport or railway station, our representative would receive you and take you to your hotel. Bangalore is one of the most important city of India and hub of IT companies. Region of Bangalore was part of several South Indian kingdoms in ancient times. In 18th century Hyder Ali and later Tipu Sultan ruled the city. After getting refreshed, go for city tour of Bangalore. Visit Tipu’s Palace, Bull temple, Vidhan Soudha (from outside) and other places of tourist interest. In the evening, you can go to M G Road and Brigade road for a stroll or for shopping. Overnight stay at Bangalore.
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Bangalore-Hospet-Hampi (330 Km / appx. 6 hrs.)
After breakfast, at around 9 am, proceed to Hampi. Upon arrival at Hospet/Hampi, check in at the hotel. Hampi is located within the ruins of Vijaynagar Empire. It is also an important religious center housing Virupaksha temple and other glorious monuments. The ruins in Hampi are UNESCO world heritage site. Relax at your hotel and overnight stay at the Hampi/Hospet. (B)
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Hampi/Hospet
After breakfast, go for tour of Hampi and the region. Visit famous Virupaksha temple, Ganesh temple, Lakshmi Narasimha temple and other important temples. Later visit Lotus Mahal, Sister Stones, Vijay Vittala temple and other monuments. In the evening, visit Tungabhadra dam. Back to your hotel and overnight stay at Hampi/Hospet. (B)
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Hampi/Hospet- Badami-Mahakuta-Pattadakal-Aihole-Bijapur (295 Km / appx. 7 hrs.)
After breakfast, at around 9 am, proceed to Bijapur having en route sightseeing. Upon reaching at Badami (147 Km from Hampi / Appx. 3 hrs.), visit the places of tourist attraction like Banashankari temple, Badami cave temples. After lunch, visit Mahakuteshwara temple at Mahakuta. Then proceed to Pattadakal and see Mallikarjuna Virupaksha and other temples. Upon reaching at Aihole, see the Dugadagudi temple and then proceed to Bijapur. Upon arrival at Bijapur, check at the hotel. Take rest and overnight stay at Bijapur. (B)
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Bijapur
Bijapur was established in 10th century and was ruled by various dynasties like Yadavas, Chalukya, Bahamani etc. Bijapur is famous for its monuments and the architecture.
After breakfast, go for tour of Bijapur. Visit the famous Gol Gumbaz (round shape dome). This is the largest dome ever built, next to St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. Its central chamber is the main attraction, where voice gets echo 7 times. Also visit Ibrahim Rauza (Adilshah’s tomb), Malik-e-Maidan canon (the Monarch of the Plains) and other monuments in Bijapur. Back to your hotel and overnight stay at the hotel. (B)
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Bijapur-Hubli (196 Km / appx. 4 hrs.)
After breakfast, we would transfer you to Hubli airport as per your onward connection!! (B)
End of the memorable tour!!
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