Hampi in a Day — Karnataka

The ruins of Vijayanagara — one of the greatest empires in Indian history, frozen in stone.

Description:
Hampi was once the second largest city in the world. Capital of the Vijayanagara Empire from the 14th to 16th centuries, it was a city of over half a million people — a centre of trade, learning, and extraordinary architecture at a time when most of Europe was still rebuilding from the plague.

In 1565 the city was sacked, its buildings demolished, its people scattered. What remained were the stones — and the stones are extraordinary.

This full-day guided tour takes you through the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, from the iconic Vittala Temple with its stone chariot and musical pillars, to the Virupaksha Temple that has stood continuously for over a thousand years, to the royal quarter’s palaces, elephant stables, and bath houses. An expert guide brings each site alive with the history, mythology, and architectural detail that you would otherwise walk right past.

What You’ll See:

• Vittala Temple — the masterpiece of Vijayanagara architecture, stone chariot, musical pillars
• King’s Balance — where the king was weighed against gold and distributed to the poor
• Sugriva Cave — associated with the Ramayana, where Sugriva hid Sita’s jewels
• Virupaksha Temple — one of the oldest functioning temples in India, 165-foot tower
• Hemkoota — hill complex with some of the earliest temples in Hampi
• Sasivekalu Ganesha — 8-foot monolithic Ganesha carved from a single boulder
• Ugra Narasimha — 22-foot monolithic statue of Vishnu in his man-lion form
• Queen’s Bath — royal bathing complex with Indo-Islamic architecture
• Hazara Rama Temple — private royal chapel with extraordinary narrative relief panels
• Lotus Mahal — the queen’s palace, a fusion of Hindu and Islamic styles
• Elephant Stables — eleven arched chambers that once housed the royal elephants

Pricing:

Group Size	Price
4+ persons	₹6,250/person
2-3 persons	₹7,500/person
1 person	₹11,250

Details:

📍 Location	Hampi, Karnataka
⏱ Duration	8 hours
🕗 Pickup	8:00 AM from Hampi or Hospet hotel
🕓 Drop	4:00 PM back to hotel
🚗 Transport	Private AC Innova (4+) / Sedan (1-3)
🗣 Language	English
🍽 Meals	Indian vegetarian lunch included
⭐ Recognition	UNESCO World Heritage Site · Karnataka Tourism · IATO Member · Travellers’ Choice Award

What’s Included:

• Full-day guided tour of Hampi’s UNESCO World Heritage sites
• Private AC vehicle with hotel pickup and drop
• Experienced local guide
• All entrance charges
• Indian vegetarian lunch

What’s Not Included:

• Personal travel insurance
• Tips
• Any personal expenses

Cancellation Policy:
Full refund if cancelled 24 hours or more before the tour start time. No refund within 24 hours of departure.