Bangalore with Chitradurga and Hampi Tour
Per Person on Twin Sharing basis
The magnificent ruins of Hampi dot an unearthly landscape that has captivated travelers for centuries. Heaps of giant boulders perch precariously over miles of undulating terrain, their rusty hues offset by jade-green palm groves, banana plantations and paddy fields. While it’s possible to see this World Heritage Site in a day or two, plan on lingering for a while.
Day 1: Bangalore
On arrival at Bangalore airport/railway station, meet our representative who will be there for your welcome and smooth transfer to your already booked hotel. Check in at the hotel and have breakfast served in the in-built restaurant of the hotel. Afterwards, leave for local sightseeing tour of Bangalore city. In our day tour, we will be exploring some of the major tourist attractions of the city including a visit to Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple, Bull Temple at Basavanagudi, Tipu's Palace, Lalbagh Botanical Garden, Vidhana Soudha (only outside view), Cubbon Park, Visvesvaraya Technological Museum and ISKCON Temple. Later in the evening, we will proceed to Commercial Street for shopping. An overnight stay in the hotel in Bangalore.
Day 2: Bangalore - Hospet
In the morning after breakfast, we will check out from the hotel in Bangalore and drive to Hospet. En-route, we will stop at Chitradurga and visit its famous Chitradurga Fort. Built by the dynastic rulers of the region between the 10th and 18th centuries, this fort is constructed in a series of seven concentric defence walls with various passages, warehouses for grains and oil, a citadel, mosque, ancient temples and water reservoirs. After exploring the fort, we will have lunch and continue our drive to Hospet. On reaching, we will check in at the already booked hotel and enjoy a comfortable overnight stay.
Day 3: Hampi
Today after having delicious breakfast in the morning, we will embark on a day tour to Hampi, which is about 13 kms away from Hospet. In our day tour to Hampi, we will be covering some of its major tourist spots such as Kadale Kalu Ganesha, Hazara Rama Temple, Badavi Linga, Virupaksha Temple, Mint House, Sasive Kalu Ganesha, Krishna Temple, Sister Stones, Vijaya Vittala Temple (Stone Chariot), Lakshmi Narasimha, Underground Temple, Elephant Stables, Lotus Mahal, Palace Area, Queen's Bath, Mahanavami Dibba, King's Balance, Old Pillar Bridge and Purandara Mantapa. Later in the evening, we will visit Tungabhadra Dam Garden and Musical Fountain and spend some quality time. Afterwards, we will return back to the hotel for a relaxing overnight stay.
Day 4: Hospet - Anegundi and Kishkindha
After breakfast in the morning, we will leave for a day tour to Anegundi and Kishkindha by road. Anegundi is a beautiful village located on the northern bank of Tungabhadra River. On reaching, we will explore some of its major tourist attractions including Pampa Sarovara, Aramane (a ruined palace), Huchappayana matha temple (with black-stone pillars and dance sculptures), Ranganatha temple, Navabrindavan and Kamal Mahal. Afterwards, we will have lunch and proceed to our next destination of the day i.e. Kishkindha, a legendary kingdom of the Vanara King Sugriva, the younger brother of Vali. It is the place where he ruled with the help of his minister, Hanuman. Today, this place is famous for its religion and historical significance. The evening time is free for shopping or your own activities. Later, we will return back to the hotel in Hospet for a relaxing overnight stay.
Day 5: Hospet - Bangalore
On the last day of our tour, we will have breakfast in the morning and check out from the hotel in Hospet to drive to Bangalore. On reaching Banaglore, get direct transfer to the airport/railway station to board flight or train for onward destination.
