Hampi Badami (The Lost Empire)

In this tour, we are going to travel through the time right from the 6th century, in Chalukya’s Kingdom up to the 14th Century, in the grandest kingdom of history, Vijaynagara or you may call it as – HAMPI.
Badami is a place from the Bagalkot district in Karnataka where Chalukyas set their capital. Its presence dates back to the age of Puranas. This place has seen the great history of the Chalukya Dynasty. They built some marvelous artifacts, which in return made Badami famous.
We would also cover two more places, Pattadakal, and Aihole which are as important as Badami to understand Chalukyas history.
Hampi, it is a World Heritage Site and is truly a marvel of India. Hardly any person would not know about Hampi. This place has been mentioned vastly in the Ramayana. This is the place where it is believed that Hanumana first met Rama. This is the place believed to be the abode of Vali and Sugreeva. Likewise, there are many fascinating tales annotated to Hampi. In the 14th Century, Hampi was made the capital of the Vijaynagara Kingdom. This is the time, this place witnessed a golden era in the history of India. In Krishnadevraya’s reign, Hampi was the most rich, powerful and prosperous capital. Vijayanagara’s fall was the most tragic incident in the history of India. One of the darkest era known to mankind. Even today, the ruins of the glorious Vijayanagara stand as a testimony of that Golden Era.

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Day 1:

Start the journey from Pune by boarding Gadag Express. Reach Badami by evening. After Check into the hotel, fresh n up and Visit the temple of goddess Banashankari. Stay at Badami.

Day 2:

Explore Badami caves which have some beautifully carved gigantic sculptures. Later visit Bhutnath temple complex and Museum. After lunch visit Mahakuteshwar temple. Return to the hotel by evening and relax. Stay at Badami

Day 3:

After breakfast leave for the trail of Hampi. En-route visit another architectural wonder and UNESCO World Heritage Site at Pattadakal. And also visit Aihole,familiarizing with the Chalukya Dynasty, later head towards the Vijaynagara Kingdom. Reach Hospet by evening. Check in to the hotel, fresh n up and relax for the evening.Stay at Hospet.

Day 4:

At morning leave for Hampi expedition. Explore ruins of Hampi. Visit Virupaksh Temple, Ugra Narsinh, Badvilinga, Kadalekalu Ganesh, Sasivekalu Ganesh, Kodandram Temple. Sense the grandeur of capital of Vijaynagara Kingdom. Visit banks of Tungabhadra River. In the evening return to the hotel and relax.Stay at Hospet.

Day 5:

Leave for the remaining expedition of Hampi. Explore some fascinating monuments of Hampi. Visit Vitthal Temple, Lotus Mahal, Pushkarini, Royal enclosure. Spend an evening at Hemkut Hill. Reach hotel by evening with mesmerizing experience of Hampi. Stay at Hospet.

Day 6:

Get ready by morning. After breakfast proceed to Badami. Board train in the afternoon.

Day 7:

Arrive late at night to Pune by train. Tour ends