Tour Type: Group Tour
About the Hampi Backpacking Tour
Hampi is an ancient village in the south Indian state of Karnataka. It’s dotted with numerous ruined temple complexes from the Vijayanagara Empire. On the south bank of the River Tungabhadra is the 7th-century Hindu Virupaksha Temple, near the revived Hampi Bazaar. A carved stone chariot stands in front of the huge Vittala Temple site. Southeast of Hampi, Daroji Bear Sanctuary is home to the Indian sloth bear.
Highlights of the Hampi Backpacking Trip:
- Magnificent Temples, Caves, UNESCO sites and much more to see.
- Do nothing at the “Hippie Island”.
- Enjoy a bamboo-made Coracle ride, if lucky, get a chance to jump off a cliff too.
- The perfect rustic setting of an Indian village.
- Climb on the hills to reach some seriously stunning viewpoints that offer panoramic views of the historical ruins of Hampi and its surroundings.
- Abundance of colorful cafes.
- Visit to Aihole & Badami
Itinerary for Hampi Backpacking Trip
Take a train from Mumbai to Hospete
Wake up and freshen up. Post Breakfast, we’ll start our travel to Badami.
– Visit to Pattadakal – a World Heritage Site which has 10 major temples representing early Chalukyan architecture. Aihole is known as the “Cradle of Indian Architecture”. Finally, Badami is magnificently situated in a canyon and scattered amongst the surrounding hills famous for its large rock-cut caves.
– Late evening reach to Hampi. Overnight in Hampi.
– Visit to Pattadakal – a World Heritage Site which has 10 major temples representing early Chalukyan architecture. Aihole is known as the “Cradle of Indian Architecture”. Finally, Badami is magnificently situated in a canyon and scattered amongst the surrounding hills famous for its large rock-cut caves.
– Late evening reach to Hampi. Overnight in Hampi.
Morning After Breakfast - Our day starts with sightseeing the ancient ruins in and around Hampi, which also encompasses the city’s most sacred enclave of the architecturally rich Virupaksha Temple and ghats, Kadalekalu Ganesha, Hemakuta Hill, Sasivekalu Ganesha, and Hampi Bazaar.
Our Day ends with a Sunset from Hemakuta Hill and a Stroll around the Tungabhadra River. Overnight in Hampi.
Our Day ends with a Sunset from Hemakuta Hill and a Stroll around the Tungabhadra River. Overnight in Hampi.
(If you are lucky, you get to see Laxmi Temple Elephant in River bathing 8:00 AM)
Catch a boat at Boating point to cross the Tungabhadra River.
Situated in the countryside amongst sandstone hills, lakes, and peaceful farmlands is Anegundi’s rather relaxed backpackers'haven.
Day Start on a moped with visiting Pampa Sarovar, followed by a small hike (30 min uphill) to see a panoramic view of Hampi from Anjani Parvat (Lord Hanuman Birth Place).It houses a very beautiful Hanuman Temple on top of the hill, also known as Monkey Temple. Relax and take pictures.
Afternoon, have Lunch at the cafe next to the paddy field.
Enjoy the rest of the day exploring the green paddy field hamlet at leisure.
Post lunch experience coracle ride & water activities.
Return to Boating Point (Remember, Last Boat at 5:30 PM)
Catch a boat at Boating point to cross the Tungabhadra River.
Situated in the countryside amongst sandstone hills, lakes, and peaceful farmlands is Anegundi’s rather relaxed backpackers'haven.
Day Start on a moped with visiting Pampa Sarovar, followed by a small hike (30 min uphill) to see a panoramic view of Hampi from Anjani Parvat (Lord Hanuman Birth Place).It houses a very beautiful Hanuman Temple on top of the hill, also known as Monkey Temple. Relax and take pictures.
Afternoon, have Lunch at the cafe next to the paddy field.
Enjoy the rest of the day exploring the green paddy field hamlet at leisure.
Post lunch experience coracle ride & water activities.
Return to Boating Point (Remember, Last Boat at 5:30 PM)
Good morning! Post breakfast. Today, as our sightseeing marathon continues, we visit famous monuments. Hop into Auto Rickshaw Today as our sightseeing marathon continues visiting remaining sites.
Post Lunch. We’ll catch the Train from Hospete to Mumbai (14:00 Hrs.).
Your memorable tour ends here!
Post Lunch. We’ll catch the Train from Hospete to Mumbai (14:00 Hrs.).
Your memorable tour ends here!
Arrival in Mumbai
Cost
The Cost Includes
- 3 Nights’ accommodation in homestay – Double sharing
- An experienced Tour Lead & a friend who will help you take the hassle out of your travel.
- All Internal transfers for Hampi Sightseeing
- BF & Dinner for stay
- Hike to Anjanadri Hill
- 1 Group Coracle Ride.
- Guide for 3 days
- Entry Tickets to monuments.
- Motor Boat Ride Hampi – Hippe Island
The Cost Excludes
- Train Tickets (Mumbai – Hospet – Mumbai)
- Lunch (We want you to try out local Cuisines & not be restricted to a particular restaurant, cafe)
- Camera Charges.
- Extra Activity Charges – Bouldering, Cycling, etc.
- Anything other than the set Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
- Any Personal Expenses
- Anything that is NOT mentioned in the “Inclusions” or personal in nature.
- Tax as applicable