Incredible Heritage tour to Hampi- Badami with Oonaad Bhramantee (Batch - 2)
Event Grade: Easy
Endurance Level: Easy
Location: Karnataka
Total time required to reach: approx. 12 Hrs.
Duration: 3 Day
Limited Seats Only
About Hampi Badami :
Hampi
At Hampi, the past comes 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. However, the ruins of these historical monuments have stood the ravages of man and time and still evoke memories of regal splendor. 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, brocades, horses, and much more. Most of the important structures and ruins are located in two areas, which are generally referred to as the Royal center and the sacred center contains structures that seem to have been primarily for ceremonial use.
*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 the Government of India.
Major Attractions:
Hampi and Badami Bazaar
Huge bouldering stones
Sunset from Matanga Hills
Sunrise from Hemkunta Hills
Queens palace
Lotus Mahal
Coracle boat ride in Tungabhadra river (Not included in cost)
*Explore Ancient heritages*_
Virupaksha Temple
Elephant Stables
Badavilinga
Badami Caves and Badami Temples
Badami Chalukya architecture
Vitthal Temple, Stone Chariot
Pushkarni
Hazara Rama Temple
Mahanavami Dibba
Aihole Fort
Durga Temple
Pattdakal temple range of 10 temples
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_*Itinerary*_
*Day 0 – 10th Feb. Thursday*
Departure from Pune by bus at 08:30 pm from Deccan.
Overnight travel towards Hampi.
*Day 1- 11th Feb. Friday*
Reach early Morning to Hampi.
Reach Hampi and freshen up, start exploring Hampi, enjoy your Day sightseeing the ancient ruins many of which lie in and around Hampi Bazaar and the nearby riverside area, which also encompasses the city’s most sacred enclave of The architecturally rich Virupaksha temple and ghats. visiting the famous Vitthal Temple, Stone Chariot, Queen's palace, Durga Temple. The day ends with Sunset from Matanga Hill and a Stroll around Tungabhadra River and Coracle ride. Overnight in Hampi.
*Day 2 - 12th Feb. Saturday*
Wake up early morning & enjoy sunrise from Hampi, Explore remaining Hampi. Move towards aihole, explore Whilst Aihole, which is known as the Cradle of Indian Architecture. Visit Pattadakal, a World Heritage Site, has 10 major temples representing early Chalukya architecture. Overnight in Badami.
*Day 3 - 13th Feb. Sunday*
Wake up early in the morning, enjoy the sunrise from Badami caves, magnificently situated in a canyon, and scattered amongst the surroundings hills famous for is a large rock-cut cave. Explore Cave temples, Bhoothnath Temple & Badami fort.
We have to start the journey towards Pune. Depending on time availability we may Visit Other EnRoute places.
Reach Pune Midnight.
*Cost:*
Event Fee: Rs.8999/- per person (From Pune)
Last Date for booking - 08th Feb. 2022
Payment once done is non-refundable, do check for availability before making a payment.
Group discounts available for more than 5 people.
Payment Details :
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*Includes*
The cost per head includes the following.
Transportation ( From Pune) NonAC, Non Push back bus
Daily meals: Breakfast, lunch and Dinner. Local / South Indian meal.
02 Nights accommodation in Home-stays or Hotel – Triple sharing rooms. Double sharing rooms will be available with extra charge.
Entry charges for Hampi-Badami- Pattadakal -Aihole.
First aid and first responder assistance in case required
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Cost Excludes :
Camera Charges.
Insurance, tips, porters, bottled mineral water, aerated drinks, etc.
Coracle boat ride charges.
All expenses incurred due to unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances like roadblocks, bad weather. covid restriction & all other natural calamities.
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