Hampi - Bijapur - Badami - Lakkundi - Chitradurga Tour Package (5N/6D)
Package Name: Hampi - Bijapur - Badami - Lakkundi - Chitradurga Tour Package
Duration: 05 Nights and 06 Days
Places covered: Group of Monuments at Hampi, Tungabhadra Dam, Gol Gumbaz, Jamia Masjid, Ibrahim Roza, Malike-e-Maidan, Upari Burj, Bara Kaman at Bijapur. Kudalasangama, Aihole, Pattadakal, Banashankari, Mahakuta, Badami, Lakkundi, Itagi and Chitradurga Fort
Transportation: Exclusive A/c Cab
Day 01 : Bangalore - Hospet

Our representative will pick up you from Bangalore and drive to
Hampi, located on the banks of river Tungabhadra in Bellary district. Hampi was once the capital of
Vijayanagar Empire and one of the richest and largest cities in the world during its prime, now the ruins. On arrival at
Hospet, check in to the hotel. If time permits, visit
Tungabhadra dam or at leisure. Overnight stay in the hotel / resort.
Day 02 : Hospet - Hampi - Hospet

After Breakfast, drive to
Hampi for Sightseeing
(Virupaksha Temple, Kadale Kalu Ganesha, Sasive Kalu Ganesha, Krishna Temple, Lakshmi Narasimha, Badavi Linga, Sister Stones, Underground Temple, Mint House, Lotus Mahal, Elephant Stables, Hazara Rama Temple, Palace Area, Mahanavami Dibba, Queen's Bath). After Lunch visit
Vijaya Vittala Temple (Stone Chariot), King's Balance, Purandara Mantapa, Old Pillar Bridge and evening return to the hotel and overnight stay in the hotel.
Day 03 : Hospet - Bijapur

Morning after breakfast, check out the hotel and drive to
Bijapur, a well-known city for its historical monuments of architectural importance built during the rule of the Adil Shahi dynasty. On arrival, check in to the hotel and afternoon visit
Gol Gumbaz, the mausoleum of Muhammad Adil Shah known for its amazing dimensions and unique acoustic features.
Jamia Masjid, built by Adil Shah in 1578 and this is one of the largest mosques in South India.
Ibrahim Roza, the tomb of Ibrahim Adil Shah II (ruled 1580-1627), the fifth king of the dynasty.
Malike-e-Maidan, largest medieval cannon in the world 4 m long, 1.5 m in diameter and weighing 55 tons. Then visit
Upari Burj and
Bara Kaman. Evening, return to the hotel and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 04 : Bijapur - Kudalasangama - Aihole - Pattadakal - Mahakuta - Badami

Morning after breakfast, check out the hotel drive to
Kudalasangama, the Aikya Mantapa or the holy Samādhi of Basavanna, the founder of the Lingayath faith along with Shiva Linga, which is believed to be self-born (Swayambhu), is here. Then proceed to visit
Aihole, a popular tourist spot known for Chalukyan architecture, with about 125 stone temples dating from 5th century CE. Then visit
Pattadakal, a UNESCO world heritage site, well known for Chalukya monuments. Then visit
Banashankari (Banashankari Temple),
Mahakuta (Mahakuteshwara Temple) and finally drive to
Badami. Badami was formerly known as Vatapi, was the regal capital of the Badami Chalukyas from 540 to 757 AD. On arrival at Badami, visit famous rock cut structural temples. Evening, check in to the hotel and overnight stay at the temple.
Day 05 : Badami - Lakkundi - Itagi - Chitradurga

Morning after breakfast, check out the hotel drive to
Lakkundi, a place of antiquarian interest with as many temples, 101 stepped wells (also called as Kalyani) and 29 inscriptions, spread over the period of the later Chalukyas, Kalachuris, Seuna and the Hoysalas. On arrival at Lakkundi, visit
Brahma Jinalaya (Jain Temple) a chalukyan style temple built in 1007 AD. Then visit
Kasivisveshwara Temple (the most ornate and elaborately furnished),
Surya Temple,
Manikeswara Temple,
Stepped Wells,
Nannesvara Temple and
Naganatha Temple.
After visiting these temples drive to
Itagi, a well-known place for
Mahadeva Temple. The Mahadeva Temple built in 1112 AD by Mahadeva, a commander in the army of the Western Chalukya King Vikramaditya VI. The well-executed sculptures, finely crafted carvings on walls, pillars and the tower make it a good example of complete Western Chalukyan art. An inscription dated 1112 CE in the temple calls it
Emperor among Temples (Devalaya Chakravarti). The temple is protected as a national monument by the Archaeological Survey of India. Then drive to
Chitradurga. On arrival at Chitradurga, check in to the hotel and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 06 : Chitradurga - Bangalore

Morning after breakfast, check out the hotel and visit the popular
Chitradurga Fort, a fortification that straddles several hills and a peak overlooking a flat valley in the Chitradurga. The fort was built between the 17th and 18th centuries by the dynastic rulers of the region. The fort is locally known as
Kallina Kote (Stone Fortress) and
Yelusuttina Kote (Seven Circles Fort). The fort was built as an impregnable fortification for defense purposes with 19 gateways, 38 posterior entrances, 35 secret entrances, four invisible passages, water tanks and 2000 watch towers to guard and keep vigil on the enemy incursions. The storage warehouses, pits and reservoirs were primarily designed to ensure the food, water and military supplies required to endure a long siege. Uniquely, all these facilities are still well conserved. After lunch, drive to
Bangalore, on arrival at Bangalore, you will be transferred to the Airport or Railway station or Hotel. Trip ends with the delightful memories of historical and heritage sites of North Karnataka.