Hampi Discovered

Meet our representative upon arrival in Bellari and proceed to Hampi. A UNESCO World Heritage Site on the south bank of the Tungabhadra River, Hampi boasts the evocative ruins of the 14th century imperial capital of Vijayanagar or the “City of Victory”, a time when art and architecture flourished. It was the capital of three generations of Hindu rulers for more than 200 years. The city was conquered by Sultanate troops in CE 1565, pillaged for six months, and abandoned. The site, which comprises the Sacred and Royal Centres, has a superb location, with rocky ridges and granite boulders acting as natural defences. The urban core of the city was fortified and separated from the Sacred Centre by an irrigated valley, through which ancient canals and waterways still run. Upon arrival check-in to hotel, free for leisure and overnight in Hampi.

Activities : Forts and Palaces

Today, visit the Virupaksha temple, the Market Place with its ancient, roofless stalls. Vitthala Temple – dedicated Lord Vishnu, where slender columns echo with music when struck and stone flows in lyrical lines. Visit Queen's bath which is open to the sky, surrounded by a moat, other temples visited are Narasimha, Krishna and Hazara Rama temples. Also visit the Elephant stables, Step Well, and Lotus Mahal, a skilful blend of Hindu and Islamic architecture. Overnight stay in Hampi.

Activities : Forts and Palaces

Today visit, the Tungabhadra Dam - The Dam was built by Dr. Thirumalai Iyengar and it facilitates many purposes like power generation, irrigation, rainwater harvest and preventing floods, then go to Virupaksha Temple, One of the World Heritage Center declared by UNESCO. The temple contains carving dated back to 8th and 9th century. The temple is supposed to be built in the 7th Century and had many enhancements during the rule of the Chalukyas and Hoysala period. The elevation was built up around fifty meters above the ground. Another spectacular feature is the fifty-six musical pillars that produce different sounds when struck and after visiting Lotus Mahal proceed back to Hotel. Overnight in Hampi.

Activities : Forts and Palaces

After breakfast you will be transferred to Bellari for your return journey.

Activities : Forts and Palaces