Introduction

With tiny plans in mind, and old parents or children at hand, are you trying to go for a short trip but a memorable one? A Hampi tour could be your wise option! This journey could be all that you’ve ever wished for. 

The word ‘Hampi’ is a Sanskrit extraction, that means, ‘The city of victory’ located in east-central Karnataka’s, Vijaynagara district. The town is located on the banks of the river ‘Tungabhadra’ near the state border of Andhra Pradesh. The place holds the great ancient history of might and valor of the European and Persian rulers who fought and established their kingdom’s expansion.

The town was full of luscious green farms, busy marketplaces, and a large number of temples in 1500 BC. Today, the place is visited by hundreds of tourists from all over the country for this short trip back to the war era of India.

Why visit Hampi?

With ancient relics of valor and might, with a delicate sense of devotion and delight this place could be very subtle yet full of fantastic elements that could blow your mind away. Home to the UNESCO World Heritage site, the Virupaksha temple, this place could mesmerize you with all its pillars and carvings that could tell stories from the past to inspire your present. Unlike a heavy snow trek, which could get you excited this tour could be the perfect 4-day holiday escape for your busy lives on a weekend.

Places to visit at Hampi

Being home to a UNESCO World Heritage site, Hampi town doesn’t only have the Virupaksha Temple but many other places that could make you awestruck throughout the short trip.

Some of the well-known places you could get to see during Hampi are:

Badavi Linga

The Badavi Linga is a temple dedicated to the Hindu Deity Shiva. The temple has the largest monolithic of the Shiv Ling made out of black stone, at an amazing height of 3 meters! The monolithic attracts hundreds of devotees around the year to flock and take the blessings of the deity.

Queen’s Bath

The magnificent architecture could be one that you wouldn’t want to miss out on this trip! Located in the town of Hampi, the 500-year-old marvel never fails to amaze the tourists that flock to the area every year. The Bath was believed to be built by Achyuta Raya for the ladies of Royalty. The location is considered to be one of the imperial places since it’s situated close to the Royal Enclosure.

Gol Gumbaz

The Gol Gumbaz or  Gol Gumbad is a group of tombs of the ancient Muslim kings who ruled the place during the 17th century. It is the tomb of Mohammad Adil Shah and some of his other relatives. The Round dome also known as the Gol Gumbaz is considered a grandeur as the structure has an amazing hemispherical dome with a diameter of 44 m! It also has towers that have three floors each.

Overall, the entire building is built out of basalt and plaster with large doorways and windows that represent the valor of the Persian Empire. You should check this off your bucket.

Other places to visit are Vijaya VittalaTemple Sasive Temple the Archaeological Museum, the Elephant Stables, the Lotus Temple, the Tungabhadra Dam and the musical fountain, the Badami Temple Caves, Kudalasangameshwara Temple, Anubhava Mantapa and many other numerous temples that you wouldn’t have visited on a dedicated pilgrimage! 

Badavi Linga

The Badavi Linga is a temple dedicated to the Hindu deity Shiva. The temple has the largest monolithic of the Shiv Ling made out of black stone, at an amazing height of 3 meters! The monolithic attracts hundreds of devotees around the year to flock and take the blessings of the deity.

The Travel to Hampi

To reach Hampi, we would first start in Bangalore by train, car, or flight whichever is most comfortable for you. After reaching Bangalore, you could take a long 7 hours on road to the Hampi Town with little stops to rest and refresh yourself by seeing the neighboring villages. On the first day at Hampi, the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Virupaksha Temple. The temple is dedicated to Lord Virupaksha, who’s another form of the Hindu Deity, Shiva. The Temple consists of a shrine, a sanctum, three foyers, and a pillared and a non-pillared hall.

On the 2nd day, you will get to the Badami Caves, the Mahakuteshwara Temple, Mahakuta, and the Durga temple which will make you feel enthralled with devotion. And on the final day, you will get to visit the Gol Gumbaz, the Jama Masjid which will make you relive the stories of the Persian Empire. 

Hampi Tour: Details

The number of ancient temples in this town could leave you petrified, as the power and memories of the gods come back to life. The next time you plan to have a short holiday with your loved ones, consider the Hampi tour from Bangalore which would also serve as a long road trip. 

Route: Bangalore-Hampi-Bangalore

Duration of the tour: 3 days in total (2 nights of stay)

A pickup vehicle will be available along with a professional guide.

Mysore

Some Hampi tour packages also consist of terminuses such as city of Bangalore and Mysore. The “City of Palaces,” Mysore is recognized for its majestic inheritance and is homeland to regal palaces such as the Mysore Palace and Jaganmohan Palace. As well, do not ignore to pay a quick visit the Brindavan Gardens, Shuka Vana, Karanji Lake and Edmuri Falls. Holy places such as the Chamundeshwari Temple, Somanathapura Temple and Trinesvaraswamy Temple are also well-known.

When you tour to Hampi, a lure to visit is the Lotus Palace, an edifice similar to a blooming lotus inevitable for royal women. The 500-year-old Queen’s Bath from the Vijayanagar Kingdom is a selected area where royal women would take a bath, and it was built to prevent strangers from entering. It also neglects a ceiling. Yet another creation intended only for women is the Zenana Enclosure.

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