Weekend getaway · Budget-friendly
Hampi Heritage Tour
Photo: Kandukuru Nagarjun from Bangalore, India (CC BY 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
Route · 1 stop
Overview
A focused Hampi trip covering the UNESCO-listed Vijayanagara ruins with an expert local guide, timed to avoid the midday heat.
- Vittala Temple and its stone chariot
- The Royal Enclosure and Lotus Mahal
- Virupaksha Temple
- Sunset from Matanga Hill
Itinerary
Day by day
Arrive Hampi
Check-in, evening at Virupaksha Temple.
Meals BreakfastOvernight Hampi
Full-day ruins tour
Vittala Temple, Royal Enclosure and Lotus Mahal, with an early start.
Meals BreakfastOvernight Hampi
Depart Hampi
Sunrise at a quieter viewpoint before departure.
Meals Breakfast
Included
- 2 nights’ accommodation
- Daily breakfast
- Private vehicle and local guide for the ruins
- All monument entry fees
Not included
- Flights/train to Hospet
- Non-specified lunches and dinners
- Travel insurance
What to pack
- A hat and sunscreen — minimal shade across the site
- Comfortable walking shoes
- A large water bottle
Cancellation policy
Cancellations made 30 or more days before departure receive a full refund minus a processing fee. Cancellations 15-29 days before departure are subject to a 50% charge. Cancellations within 14 days of departure, or no-shows, are non-refundable.
Terms
Rates are per person on a twin-sharing basis unless otherwise noted, and are subject to availability at the time of confirmation. Hotel categories listed are indicative; we will confirm the exact named property in writing before final payment.
Questions
About this tour
Parts of the site involve uneven terrain and stairs; the main Virupaksha Temple area is more accessible than the further royal-enclosure ruins.