About Hampi Badami

Hampi

At Hampi, the past come alive, Whispering winds, magnificent ruins, travel and scents of a bygone era all linger fresh here. And they virtually transport you to a world of kings, battle and long forgotten marvels. Welcome to the world’s largest open-air museum – Hampi Karnataka. Hampi was the capital city of the magnificent Vijayanagar Empire. Founded by Harihara and Bukka in 1336, it fell to the rulers of Northern India in 1565 after the Battle of Talikota, and subsequently lapsed into decline and abandonment. The once-proud city of victory is now a city of desolation. However, the ruins of these historical monuments have stood the ravages of man and time and still evoke memories of regal splendour. 

Hampi - amidst an awesome boulder strewn landscape along the banks of the Tungabhadra River, Hampi was one of the glittering showpieces of India’s might in the 15th century. There were opulent palaces, marvelous temples, massive fortifications, baths, markets, aqueducts, pavilions and stables for royal elephants. The city’s merchants traded in diamonds, pearls, fine silks, rocades, horses and much more. Most of the important structures and ruins are located in two areas, which are generally referred to as the Royal centre and the sacred centre contains structures that seem to have been primarily for ceremonial use. What to see:- Virupaksha Temple, Ganesh Images, Laxminarasimha, Badavilinga, Elephant Stables, Pushkarni, Lotus Mahal, Vijay Vitala Temple, Stone Chariot, Hazara Rama Temple, Mahanavami Dibba, Queen's Bath, Krishna Temple.

Badami

Badami, formerly known as Vatapi, is a town and headquarters of a taluk by the same name, in the Bagalkot district of Karnataka, India. It was the regal capital of the Badami Chalukyas from 540 to 757 AD. It is famous for its rock cut structural temples. It is located in a ravine at the foot of a rugged, red sandstone outcrop that surrounds Agastya lake. Badami has been selected as one of the heritage cities for HRIDAY - Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana scheme of Government of India.

Itinerary

Travel Schedule 15th August 2024:

Mumbai People can board the CSMT GADAG EXP (11139) at 09:30 PM.

Pune People can board the CSMT GADAG EXP (11139) at 01:00 AM.

09:30 PM : Dadar

09:53 PM : Thane

10:12 PM : Kalyan

01:05 AM : Pune

CSMT GADAG EXP (11139) Overnight Journey toward Badami

Day 1

• 09:30 am : Get Down at Badami Railway station
• 10:00 am : Freshen up in Hotel and have breakfast
• 11:30 am : Visit Badami Cave Temples, Agastya Lake, Bhootnath temple and nearby monuments
• 02:00 pm : Lunch on the way and continue exploration
• 07:00 pm : After visiting Badami monuments return back to hotel
• 09:00 pm : Have dinner and take rest

Day 2

• 06:00 am : Check out and Visit Petakatal and Aihole
• 10:00 am : After Breakfast move towards Hospete
• 01:00 pm : Reach Hospete and check in to hotel and have lunch
• 03:00 pm : Visit the Virupaksha temple, Kadalekalu Ganesha, Sasivekalu Ganesha, Badavi Linga
• 06:00 pm : After Hemkuta hill for sunset, visit the Hampi Market for some shopping
• 09:00 pm : Dinner time
• 10:30 pm : Sleep Time

Day 3

• 05:00 am : Wake up – get fresh n up and go for small hike to Anjanedri hill to see panoramic view of Vijaynagar Kingdom
• 08:00 am : After that visit Sanapur Lake
• 09:30 am : After Breakfast Start Exploring temples – Vitthal temple, Elephant stable, Lotus Mahal
• 01.00 pm : Have lunch and Continue exploration – Queen’s Bath Stepped tank, Royal Enclosure, Stepwell,
• 05:00 pm : Reach Hotel and freshen up
• 06:00 pm : Board the bus and start the return journey

Day 4

• 05:00 am : Reach Pune
• 08:00 am : Reach Mumbai and bid adieu with a promise to meet soon

Event Fee: Rs.11,800/- per person. Payment once done is non-refundable, do check for availability before making a payment.

Payment Details

Deposit the Amount into the Following Account:

Name: Mumbai Pune Adventures

Bank: Central Bank of India

Account: Current Account

A/c No. : 3601915663

IFSC Code: CBIN0284592

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Includes

The cost per head includes the following.

• Non AC Sleeper Train Travel from Mumbai / Pune to Badami (3AC Upgrade possible at extra cost if available)
• AC sleeper Bus travel from Hospete to Pune / Mumbai
• All Internal travel
• Accommodation – 2 Nights stay in best Non AC stay on double sharing basis (AC not needed – If anyone wants Rs. 500 per room per day)
• Food: 3 Breakfast, 3 Lunch and 2 Dinner
• All 3 Days mineral water bottles
• Coracle ride at Sanapur Lake
• An experienced Local Hampi Guide .
• All Entry Fees and guides
• MPA administration charges if any

Cost Excludes

• Camera Charges
• Insurance, tips, porters, bottled mineral water, aerated drinks etc.
• Any kind of personal expenses.
• Any kind of cost which is not mentioned in the cost included above.
• All expenses incurred due to unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances like road blocks, bad weather.

Things to carry

• Identity Card
• Sunglasses, Sunscreen
• Good shoes / Sandal
• Carry enough cash for shopping
• Cap, Umbrella, Camera as Optional
• Medications if required for individual
• Avoid wearing precious ornaments on an event, if possible

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