Explore Hampi & Badami Caves
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Join The Western Routes as we explore the ruins of the Vijaynagar Empire at Hampi and the stunning Badami Caves on this 3N-4D itinerary. With a local guide in tow, we will listen to stories of the rise and fall of the Vijaynagar empire, which, at its peak, was one of the wealthiest cities in the world! We will also visit the Badami Caves, carved into the sandstone. These 2 World Heritage Sites are among the most beautiful destinations in the country. While at Badami, we will also explore the stunning structures at Aihole and Pattadakkal. What's more? We will go on an evening safari at the Daroji Bear Sanctuary and try to spot sloth bears.
Highlights
- Guided Tour of Hampi monuments
- Guided Tour of Badami, Aihole & Pattadakkal
- Jeep safari at Daroji Wildlife Sanctuary
- Coracle Ride in Tungabhadra River
Day 1 - Arrival in Hampi
Hampi
Susnset at Hemkuta Hills
Private Vehicle (AC Coach)
Hotel
All Meals
Day 1 - Thursday, 30 October
- Depart by train (1139 CSMT - HPT Express) at 1:10 AM from Pune (9:20 PM on Wed, 29 October from Mumbai)
- 12:50 PM - Arrive in Hospet followed by lunch. After lunch proceed to Hampi and check in and rest.
- 4:30 PM – Proceed to Hampi sightseeing - Queen's Bath, Underground Shiva Temple, Badavilinga Temple, Ugra Narsimha Temple followed by sunset at Hemkuta Hills
- 8:30 PM - Dinner at the hotel. Overnight stay in Hampi.
Day 2 - Hampi sightseeing continued
Daroji Wildlife Sanctuary
Private Vehicle (AC Coach)
Hotel
All Meals
Day 2 - Friday, 31 October
- 8:30 AM – After breakfast, we will continue with the Hampi sightseeing. Royal Enclosure, Lotus Mahal, Elephant Stable, Hazara Ram Temple, Virupaksha Temple and Vitthala Temple Complex.
- 1:30 PM - Lunch en route
- 3:30 PM - Leave for Daroji Sloth Bear Sanctuary
- 7:30 PM - Dinner at the hotel. Overnight stay in Hampi.
Day 3 - Badami Caves
Aihole
Pattadakal
Private Vehicle (AC Coach)
Hotel
All Meals
Day 3 - Saturday, 1 November
- 7:30 AM - After breakfast, leave for Badami Caves.
- 11:30 AM – Explore the Badami Caves with a guide in tow
- 3:00 PM - After lunch in Badami, we will proceed to visit the Pattadakal & Aihole Group of Monument
- 6:30 PM - Depart for Hampi. We will stop for a quick shopping break for sarees at Ilkal
- 9:30 PM - ETA in Hampi. Dinner on arrival. Overnight stay in Hampi.
Day 4 - Hampi sightseeing
Sunrise at Malyavantha Hills
Departures
Breakfast, Lunch
Day 4 - Sunday, 2 November
- 5:30 AM – Depart for Malyavantha Hills for sunrise, followed by the coracle ride at the Tungabhadra River (if operational)
- 9:30 AM – Back to the hotel for breakfast
- 11:30 AM - Check out and depart for Hospet
- 1:40 PM – Take the 11140 HPT - CSMT Express to Pune. (We arrive in Pune at 1:10 AM and in Mumbai at 5:10 AM on Monday, 3 November)
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The Western Routes was founded in 2011. It started as a concept that found its roots in the love for the state of Maharashtra and its native culture. Since 2015, we have ventured into curating itineraries pan-India which are themed around history, culture, wildlife, people & food.
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Inclusions
- 3-night stay in deluxe AC rooms at Hampi (Clark's Inn or equivalent)
- All meals (Lunch from Day 1 to Lunch on Day 4)
- All internal travel (Hospet to Hospet) in a private AC coach
- Entry fees at all the temples, monuments and Daroji
- Guide charges at the monuments
- Coracle ride charges
- Safari vehicle charges at Daroji
Exclusions
- Train travel from the home destination to Hospet and back
- Anything not mentioned in the includes list
- Camera charges at monuments
- Personal costs (Shopping, laundry, room service, tips, etc.)
- Meals other than the ones specified
- Travel Insurance
Policy and more
- 25% retention charges (More than 45 days prior to scheduled departure)
- 50% retention charges (Between 20 – 45 days prior to scheduled departure)
- 100% retention charges (Less than 20 days prior to scheduled departure)
Terms and Conditions
- INR 15000 as the booking amount before 28 August
- Balance amount by 15 October
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