Arrival in Hampi

Five Senses Tours - Departure for Hampi

Group of Monuments at Hampi - 6:30 AM - Departure from Bangalore

1:00 PM - Arrival in Hampi

After lunch, the exploration of Hampi’s monuments begins. The Badavi Linga, the largest lingam in Hampi, is crafted from black stone and stands 12 feet tall. A canal flows through it, ensuring it is always surrounded by water.

Nearby, just a few feet from Badavi Linga, stands the largest idol in Hampi, Ugra Narasimha, which is 22 feet tall.

The tour also includes a visit to the Balakrishna temple, followed by a trip to Hemunta Hill, known for its ancient temples and as a perfect spot for watching the sunset.

7:00 PM - The day concludes with a visit to the magnificent Virupaksha temple, dating back to the Hoysala period and recognized as the oldest temple in Hampi. The temple tower boasts eleven storeys, and the Tungabhadra River flows within its premises.

Royal Enclosures

Vijaya Vittala Temple - The Vijaya Vittala temple is considered a grand masterpiece, built on a polyhedron foundation. Its musical pillars are celebrated as one of humanity’s greatest artistic achievements.

King’s Balance - The next stop is the King’s Balance, a massive stone frame located east of Purandara Mantapa. A stone beam rests on two stone pillars. According to legend, the generous Vijayanagara kings would weigh themselves with gold and gems here, distributing the wealth among the poor.

Royal Enclosures - The tour continues to the Royal Enclosures, featuring memorable structures such as the Elephant Stables, Queen’s Bath, and the Lotus Mahal.

The itinerary also includes a visit to the Zanana Enclosure, the area designated for royal women.

In the evening, the tour heads to Anegundi village to view cave paintings that date back to the Iron Age, around 1500 BC.

Badami, Aihole, and Pattadakal

Aihole - After breakfast in Hampi, a 3-hour drive leads to Aihole, home to over a hundred stone temples dating from the 5th century onwards. Legend has it that Lord Parashurama washed his axe here after defeating the Kshatriyas.

Group of Monuments in Pattadakal - Following Aihole, the journey continues to Pattadakal, 14 kilometers away. This UNESCO World Heritage Site exemplifies the Visara style of architecture. The most magnificent temple here is the Virupaksha, constructed in the 8th century by Queen Lokamahadevi.

Badami Cave Temples - A half-hour drive takes the tour to Badami, the former capital of the Chalukya Kings. Nestled in a ravine at the base of red sandstone hills, Badami is enchanting, with the Agastya Lake nearby. The cave temples, carved from red sandstone, feature a hall with numerous pillars and a square sanctum, with paintings adorning the ceiling.

Return to Bangalore

Bengaluru - 8:00 AM - Departure from Badami

5:00 PM - The tour concludes in Bangalore, with a break for lunch.

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• All taxes, fees and handling charges
• 3 nights accommodation
• Breakfast
• Guide

• Lunch
• Dinner

Bewitching Ruins Trail is a 4 day guided experiential tour to Hampi, Badami, Pattadakal & Aihole. Key highlights include exploring the ruins of Vijayanagar empire at Hampi, magnificent temples of Hampi, remarkable sculptures, village experience & cave paintings at Anegundi, riding a coracle on the Tungabhadra river and exploring the caves temples of Badami, Aihole & Pattadakal.

• Children must be accompanied by an adult

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.