Step back in time on this 5 Nights / 6 Days Hampi–Badami–Vijaypur Short Break tour, exploring the architectural wonders and rich history of Karnataka. Discover magnificent temples, ancient cave complexes, grand monuments, and UNESCO-listed heritage sites that showcase the legacy of powerful dynasties. Blending history, culture, and stunning architecture, this short getaway offers an enriching travel experience filled with unforgettable stories and timeless beauty.
Highlights
Day 1Pimpri Chinchwad – Pune – Badami
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Pimpri Chinchwad – Pune – Badami
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Today at 10:00 PM, we will depart for Badami from Waari’s Ravet office. Badami, the former capital of the Chalukya dynasty, is famous for its rock-cut cave temples and stunning red sandstone cliffs.
Day 2Badami
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Badami
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Arrival at Badami by 12:00 noon. After a short rest, we will explore the major attractions of Badami. We will visit the magnificent Badami Cave Temples, carved into cliffs and dedicated to Hindu deities and Jain Tirthankaras, known for their intricate sculptures and stone carvings. Later, we will visit Agastya Lake, a serene lake surrounded by historic temples and cave complexes. We will also visit the Bhutanatha Temple Complex, beautifully reflected in the waters of the lake.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Hi-Tea & Dinner
Overnight : Badami
Day 3Badami - Pattadakal - Aihole - Hampi
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Badami - Pattadakal - Aihole - Hampi
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Today, we will proceed to Hampi. Hampi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire, renowned for its magical ruins, rich history, and cultural heritage.
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We will first visit the Banashankari Temple, dedicated to Goddess Shakambhari and renowned for its distinctive Dravidian architecture.
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En route, we will visit the Group of Monuments at Pattadakal, another UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring magnificent temples, and Aihole, often referred to as the birthplace of Indian temple architecture.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Hi-Tea & Dinner
Overnight : Hampi
Day 4Hampi
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Hampi
- Today, we will experience the architectural wonders of Hampi.
- We will visit the magnificent Virupaksha Temple, one of the oldest functioning temples in India. Next, we will explore the Vittala Temple, famous for its iconic stone chariot and musical pillars.
- We will also visit the Underground Shiva Temple and then explore the Royal Centre, including the Queen’s Bath, Lotus Mahal, Elephant Stables, and Hazara Rama Temple, which is known for sculptures depicting scenes from the Ramayana.
- Further, we will visit the impressive Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, one of the grandest sculptures in Hampi.
- Later, enjoy a coracle ride to experience the hippie side of Hampi.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Hi-Tea & Dinner
Overnight : Hampi
Day 5Hampi - Vijayapura
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Hampi - Vijayapura
- After breakfast, we will proceed towards Vijayapura. En route, visit Ilkal, famous for its traditional Ilkal sarees.
- Continue to Kudalasangama, where the rivers Krishna, Malaprabha and Ghataprabha meet. Visit Sangameshwara Temple and the Samadhi of Basaveshwara.
- Later, visit the magnificent Almatti Dam before proceeding to Vijayapura.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Hi-Tea & Dinner
Overnight : Vijayapura
Day 6Vijayapura – Pune – Pimpri Chinchwad
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Vijayapura – Pune – Pimpri Chinchwad
- Today is our return journey. After breakfast, check out from the hotel and visit the famous monuments of Vijayapura, including Gol Gumbaz, Ibrahim Roza, Malik-e-Maidan Cannon and Jama Masjid.
- Later, depart for Pune carrying wonderful memories of the Historic Hampi - Badami - Vijayapura Tour. Arrival at Ravet by late night. Tour concludes.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
What is included in the tour
- 1-night stay at Badami
- 2-night stay at Hampi
- 1-night stay at Vijaypur
- All meals included
- Travel by comfortable A/C Urbania. (Seats will be allocated on a rotation basis.)
- Accommodation in comfortable hotels.
- 1 water bottle per person per day.
- Accompanied local guide/s services wherever required
- Experienced Tour Manager Service from Day 01 meeting point till the dropping point on the last day
What is NOT included in the tour
- 5% GST
- Any extra expense incurred due to any force majeure situation or natural calamities before the tour departure or during the tour, such as a change in airline schedule, route, or operation, changing the tour date, a change in hotel, etc.
- Any personal expenses or the cost of any optional activity or service
- Any extra cost incurred due to illness, accident, hospitalisation, or any personal emergency
- Any Darshan Pass charges will be extra.
- Any rickshaw or local transport used for local sightseeing will be extra.
- Anything specifically not mentioned in the ‘inclusions’ column
- Guests opting for Joining & Leaving arrangements are required to book their own flight/train tickets and arrange airport/railway station transfers unless otherwise specified.
- To avail the group airport transfer, the following conditions must be met
- Your arrival airport must be the same as the group's scheduled arrival airport.
- Your arrival time should be at least one hour before the scheduled group flight arrival time.
- On the last day, your departure flight must be from the same airport and scheduled after the group's departure flight.
- Standard hotel check-in time is generally 2:00 PM (or as per the hotel's policy) and check-out time is 10:00 AM / 11:00 AM (or as per the hotel's policy). Early check-in and late check-out are subject to hotel availability and may attract additional charges.
- If your flight arrives before the standard check-in time, we may arrange sightseeing or other activities, wherever operationally feasible, to help you make the most of your day.
- In case of flight rescheduling resulting in an earlier arrival or later departure, additional meals or refreshments, if required as per the revised schedule, will be arranged at the company's discretion.
- Extra Adult/Child with Mattress bookings will be provided with one mattress per room, as applicable.
- Meals are served only as mentioned in the tour itinerary. Meals during air travel, train journeys, bus travel, transit halts, or personal stopovers are not included unless specifically mentioned.
- Seating in the tour vehicle is allotted on a first come, first served basis at the beginning of the tour and will remain the same throughout the journey unless otherwise decided by the Tour Manager for operational reasons.
- Due to operational requirements, weather conditions, local circumstances, traffic, government regulations, or other unavoidable reasons, the sightseeing sequence, itinerary, or travel route may be changed or reversed. However, every effort will be made to provide all the inclusions or suitable alternatives.
- All our departures are planned to operate as scheduled. However, if the minimum required number of participants is not achieved, the company reserves the right to merge the departure with another date or offer suitable alternatives. Guests may also opt for a customised package, where certain group services such as the Tour Manager, group activities, games, meals, or entry tickets may vary or may not be available.
- Air tickets issued under promotional, special, or non-refundable fares are subject to the respective airline's fare rules and may be partially or fully non-refundable.
- Guests are advised to keep their passports, travel documents, valuables, cash, and personal belongings safe throughout the tour. Waari shall not be responsible for any loss due to negligence or unforeseen circumstances.
- Always carry Waari's emergency contact details along with your Tour Manager's contact number during the journey
- All tours are conducted subject to Waari's Terms & Conditions, which form an integral part of your booking.
