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Hampi Sightseeing with Monuments Entrances
Hampi Sightseeing with Monuments Entrances
Hampi Sightseeing with Monuments Entrances
Hampi Sightseeing with Monuments Entrances
Hampi Sightseeing with Monuments Entrances

Hampi Heritage Hues: Uncover the Majesty of Vijayanagara Empire

By Agora Voyages OPC Pvt. Ltd.
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $339 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 7h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

Embark on a mesmerising exploration of the Hampi Heritage Hues, commencing at 9:00 am with a hotel pick-up by your guide and driver. The journey unfolds at the Virupaksha Temple, a sacred marvel dating back to the 7th century, dedicated to Lord Shiva. Immerse yourself in the intricate carvings and towering gopuram. Next, venture to the UNESCO World Heritage site, Vithala Temple Complex, renowned for its stone chariot and musical pillars. After a delightful lunch, discover the tales within the Hazara Rama Temple's carvings and explore the Royal Enclosure, including the Lotus Mahal and Elephant Stables. Stroll through Hampi Bazaar before delving into the Riverside Ruins along the Tungabhadra River at 4:00 pm. Conclude your day atop Matanga Hill, enjoying a panoramic sunset view at 5:00 pm. The tour culminates at 6:00 pm as you return to your hotel, enriched with the majesty of the Vijayanagara Empire.

Activity location

  • Virupaksha Temple
    • Rambo,
    • Hampi, Karnataka, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Virupaksha Temple
    • Rambo,
    • Hampi, Karnataka, India

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Car, Guide & Entrance in English
  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h7h
  • Opening hours: Sat 8:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
  • English

Includes: Private Car with Driver + Private Guides + Entrance & activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
CA $338.50 x 1 AdultCA $338.50

Total
Price is CA $338.50
Until Fri, May 17

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedEnglish speaking local guide, if option selected.
  • What's includedWhat's includedEntrance fees to monuments, if option selected.
  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate AC car/van for pick up and drop off from/to your hotel.
  • What's includedWhat's includedLunch, if option selected.
  • What's includedWhat's includedGovernment Taxes.
  • What's includedWhat's includedBottled water in the car.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedCamera charges at monuments.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge and optional activities.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAnything not mentioned in the inclusions.

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Hampi (Pass by)
9:00 am - Your tour guide and driver will meet you at your hotel in Hampi. After a brief introduction, you will head to your first destination of the day.
Virupaksha Temple
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
9:15 am - The first stop on your tour is the Virupaksha Temple, one of the most important and oldest temples in Hampi. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and has a history dating back to the 7th century. Your guide will explain the significance of the temple and its impressive architecture, which includes intricate carvings and a towering gopuram (gateway tower).
Vithala Temple Complex
  • 1h
10:30 am - Next, you will visit the Vittala Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the most popular landmarks in Hampi. This temple is known for its stunning stone chariot and the musical pillars that produce different sounds when struck. Your guide will provide interesting facts and stories about the temple and its history. 12:00 pm - Lunch break.
Hazara Rama Temple
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
9:15 am - The first stop on your tour is the Virupaksha Temple, one of the most important and oldest temples in Hampi. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and has a history dating back to the 7th century. Your guide will explain the significance of the temple and its impressive architecture, which includes intricate carvings and a towering gopuram (gateway tower).
Group of Monuments at Hampi
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
1:00 pm - After lunch, you will visit the Hazara Rama Temple, a small but beautiful temple complex that was once the private worship place of the Vijayanagara kings. The temple is known for its intricate carvings that depict scenes from the Ramayana, and your guide will explain the stories behind the carvings.
Hampi
  • 1h
2:00 pm - The Royal Enclosure is your next stop, which was the seat of power for the Vijayanagara Empire. The enclosure contains several impressive buildings, including the Lotus Mahal, an ornate pavilion with an Islamic-style dome, and the Elephant Stables, a row of domed chambers where the royal elephants were housed. Your guide will provide insights into the architecture and history of the complex. 3:00 pm - Hampi Bazaar is a bustling street lined with shops selling handicrafts and souvenirs. Take a stroll and browse through the shops to find some unique items to take back home.
Tungabhadra River
  • 30m
4:00 pm - Visit the Riverside Ruins, a group of monuments located along the Tungabhadra River. The Krishna Temple is an impressive temple complex that features beautiful and intricate carvings. The Pushkarini, a stepped tank which has been converted into a garden is nearby and can be visited.
Matanga Hill
  • 1h
5:00 pm - The final stop on your tour is Matanga Hill, which offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the surrounding landscape. You can climb to the top of the hill for a spectacular view of the Hampi ruins and the sunset. Your guide will provide interesting information about the history and significance of the hill.
Hampi
  • 1h
The Royal Enclosure of Hampi has often been compared to an open air museum. Apart from giving the visitor a glimpse into what life was like under the Vijayanagara rulers, it also showcases the architectural excellence of the era and the level of destruction the city witnessed after the decline of the Vijayanagara kings.
Hampi (Pass by)
6:00 pm - Return to your hotel, where your tour ends. Your guide and driver will bid you farewell and you can spend the rest of the evening at your leisure.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESVirupaksha Temple
    • Rambo,
    • Hampi, Karnataka, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEVirupaksha Temple
    • Rambo,
    • Hampi, Karnataka, India

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