Hampi Trip With Hippy Island | Muddie Trails

Hello Backpackers!

Have You Been Hampi-Fied At Least Once In Your Life?

Hampi, Situated On The Banks Of The River Tungabadra, Is A Backpackers Paradise As Well As Hippie Haven. There Are Many Interesting Things Here Like Hillocks Filled With Boulders, Monuments, Ruins, Temples, Laid Back Cafes, Arts, Shopping, Trekking, Etc. Located At A Distance Of 340 Km From Bangalore, It Makes A Great Offbeat Weekend Getaway. 

Hampi Is A Different World Altogether That Takes You Back In Time, Amazes You With Its Mystical Ruins, And Makes You Wonder How Magnificent This City Would Have Been Centuries Ago. It Was The Capital Of The Grand Vijayanagara Kingdom Which Was Ruled By Sri Krishnadevaraya. At Its Peak, Hampi Was One Of The Richest Cities In The World. Traders From Different Parts Of The World Would Visit Hampi For Business. 

If You Think This Is Fascinating Enough, It’s Not Over Yet. Hampi Also Has Mythological Significance Attached To Ramayana. It Is Said To Be The Kishkinda Kingdom Of Vali, Sugreeva, And Our Very Own Hanuman. A Temple On Top Of A Hillock Named Anjanadri Is Said To Be His Birthplace.

While We Marvel At The Colored-Retro Setting Of The Hampi, We Are Gonna Stay Towards The Hippie Island Side, Hike A Couple Of Boulder-Filled Hillocks And Enjoy Pretty Views From The Top, Including A Lovely Sunset That Hampi Is Famous For.

Can We Ever Be Satisfied Without Getting Wet? We Will Also Take A Soothing Dip In The Pristine Waters Of Sanapur Lake Under Hot Hampi Weather. For Those Who Wouldn’t Like To Get Wet, Local Villagers Usually Operate Coracle Rides Here. Even If One Doesn’t Indulge In Both, Sanapur Lake Surrounded By Stunning Boulder Hills Is Such A Serene Locale To Just Sit And Relax.

Hippie Island Is Combination Of 4 Places –

1. Anjanadri Hill (Hanuman’s Birth Place)

2. Sanapur Lake (Coracle)

3. Anegundi (Durga Temple)

4. Virupapura Gaddi (Destroyed Shacks)

Highlights Of The Hampi Trip:

• Anjanadri Hill

• Sanapur Lake Visit

• Anegundi Hill (Optional)

• Vijaya Vittala Temple (Monuments)

• The Stone Chariot On 50 Rupees Note

• Pushkarini (Stepped Tank)

• Queen’s Bath, Lotus Mahal

• Elephant’s Stable

• Ugra Narasimha Statue & Giant Shiv Ling

• Virupaksha Temple (The Only Temple In Hampi)

• Hemukuta Hill Sunset

• Social Gathering Under The Open Sky

Itinerary:

Day 0 (Onward Journey To Hampi)

• Start From Bangalore, An Overnight Journey.

Day 1 (Hippy Island Side - Anjandari Hill Hike, Sanapur Lake, Sunset Hill)

• Reach Hampi Guesthouse, Freshen Up & Have Breakfast.

• Note: Hippie Island Is Combination Of 4 Places  -Anjanadri Hill (Hanuman’s Birth Place),  Sanapur Lake (Coracle Ride), Anegundi (Durga Temple), Virupapura Gaddi (Destroyed Shacks). We Will Cover First 2 Places Today. 3rd Place Is Optional And 4th Place Has Restrictions On Tourists.

• Head To The Base Of The Anjanadri Hill And Hike Up The Hill On The Northern Banks Of The Tungabhadra River.

• Have Leisurely Lunch At A Charming Hippie Café That Serves A Wide Range Of Delicacies.

• Post Lunch, Enjoy The Cool Breeze Of The Pristine Sanapur Lake – Take A Dip If You Wish To, Go On A Coracle Ride On The Lake (Optional & Self-Sponsored), Relax And Rejuvenate.

• After A Well-Deserved Dip, Enjoy A Peaceful Sunset From The Top Of A Sunset Spot. This Is A Small 20 Min Hike From Our Stay.

• Get Back To The Guest House, Freshen Up And Laze Around As You Order Your Dinner.

• Music, Social Gathering In The Night With Long Conversations.

• Rest In Your Assigned Rooms.

Day 2 (Hampi Side - Monuments, History & Temples)

• Start The Day With A Nice Breakfast.

• Freshen Up And Check Out Of The Stay.

• Head To Hampi Town, Visit The Most Famous Vijaya Vittala Monument & Explore The Stone Chariot On 50 Rupees Currency Note. We Usually Have A Guide Here Explaining Interesting Facts And History About This Wonderful Place.

• Visit A Unique Structure Called Pushkarini, A Perfectly Symmetrical Stepped Water Tank That Becomes Smaller As It Goes Down, That Looks Very Attractive.

• Have Lunch At A Local Restaurant.

• Visit Many More Interesting Monuments And Historical Places Post Lunch Like Queen’s Bath, Lotus Mahal, Elephant’s Stable, Ugra Narasimha Statue And Giant Shiv Ling.

• End The Exploration With A Visit To Virupaksha Temple In The Evening, The Only Working Temple In Hampi (The Rest Of The Places Are All Ruins And Monuments).

• Hike Up A Hill Adjacent To Virupaksha And Enjoy Another Pretty Sunset.

• Walk Down To The Flea Market And Shop For Hampi Souvenirs.

• Finish Dinner At A Famous Café And Start Back To Bangalore Before 10 Pm.

Day 3 (Back Home)

• Reach Home Early In The Morning. 

• Share Your Memorable Hampi Weekend Trip Story With Your Friends And Family.

About Trip

• This Trip Involves Basic Facilities In Terms Of Food, Travel, And Stay Without Any Luxury, Whatsoever.

• This Is A Group Trip With Shared Model. It May Not Suit Everyone – Especially For Those Expecting Privacy And Comfort. It Best Suits For People Who Wish To Socialize.

• Please Do Not Book This Trip If You Are Not Okay With Above Points.

Travel:

• Tempo Traveler Or Mini Bus (With Push Back Seats).

• Note: This Trip Involves Overnight Journey On A Push Back Seater (Not Sleeper Or Semis-Sleeper).

• We Request You To Book This Trip Only If You Can Handle Slight Discomfort (Especially Last Row Of The Vehicle).

Stay:

• Hampi Is A Backpacker’s Paradise. The Real Vibe Of Hampi Can Be Felt By Staying At Hippy Cafes That Also Double Up As Restaurants Serving Delicious Food From Indian To Israeli To Continental Food.

• Our Cafe Is Located At A Pretty Location Close To Sanapur Lake. It Has Comfortable Beds And Well-Maintained Toilets/Shower Rooms. It Gives Ample Opportunity To Interact With Other Backpackers, Especially From Israel.

 Food:

• We Will Serve You Fulfilling Breakfasts On Two Days Of The Trip. This Will Help You Get Started On The Day’s Schedule.
• For Lunch And Dinner, You Can Try Ordering Your Favorite Dishes From The Menu.

Hampi Package Inclusions:

• Travel (Tempo Or Minibus Depending On The Final Numbers)

• Stay At Our Guesthouse (Separate Dorms For Each Gender)

• Food: 2 Breakfasts (All Veg)

• Entry Tickets Wherever Required

• Experience All Places In The Highlights Section

• Trip Leader

• Guide For Stone Chariot

• A Hell Lot Of Entertainment!

Hampi Package Exclusions:

• Lunches And Dinners Both The Days

• Coracle Or Any Special Activities

• Any Misc. Expenses Not Mentioned In The Inclusions Above.