Hampi Weekend Tour | Short Trip To Hampi

OVERVIEW- Once the capital of the Hindu empire, Hampi is an astonishing religious and historical place located nearby Hyderabad city in India. The ruins of Hampi are even today known as a huge open museum of history, religion and architecture. Packed with massive palaces, fortifications, temples, aquatic structures, market streets and other interesting historical monuments, the city is listed among the World Heritage sites of UNESCO.

HYDERABAD- The city of smiles, of lights, of a thousand faces, endearingly called the Pearl City, Hyderabad is located on the southern banks of the river Musi. The city is well known for its rich heritage and culture. The city is not only known for its lip smacking Biryanis but also for its pearls and gemstones which are famous all around the world. Also, the city is home to a number of IT firms and pharmaceutical companies which makes it a hub for commercial business processes.

HAMPI - Hampi is a world Heritage Site and the erstwhile capital of the Hindu kingdom of Vijayanagar. This ruined town is guarded by rivers and granite ridges. The travelers from Europe who visited the place at the height of Vijayanagar Empire wrote that the city was as large and as beautiful as Rome.

Tour Destination: Hyderabad - Hampi - Hyderabad

Travel Duration: 02 Nights/03 Days

DAY 1: HYDERABAD - HAMPI

Today drive to Hampi. Transfer to hotel. Evening free for leisure.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 2: HAMPI

After breakfast, go for visit in Hampi.

VITTALA TEMPLE- Revealing the art and architecture of Vijayanagara Empire, Vittala Temple Complex is one of the major tourist attractions. The complex and its structures embody the pinnacle of Dravidian temple architectural style. The name of the temple Vittala itself defines the history behind; Vittala, a form of Lord Vishnu who was worshipped as a prime deity by the local herdsmen of the empire.

VIRUPAKSHA TEMPLE- The temple is located on the banks of the river Tungabhadra and is one of the structures in the Group of Monuments in Hampi, which is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. Inscriptions on this temple are dated back to the 9th and 10th century. Virupaksha Temple, which is dedicated to Lord Shiva, is a main pilgrimage centre in Hampi and is known as Virupaksha.

KINGS BALANCE- A balance used in the ancient times, to weight the King against the wealth, metals, and food. The five-meter-long tall balance contains three loops on the top and the carvings of the Kings, which is the major attraction.

QUEENS BATH- This 15-metre square bath is enclosed with gallery, verandas and overhanging Rajasthani balconies. The minor waterfall inside the bath was once poured with cool, perfumed water that flowed out through an underground drain.

ELEPHANT STABLES- The stable has a row of 11 chambers and one in the center. The center chamber is grander than the other chambers with its temple-style tower. It is adorned with frescos and carvings. Inside the chambers, one can see metal hooks which were used in tying the elephants.

Overnight at the Hotel

DAY 3: HAMPI - HYDERABAD

After breakfast, drive back to Hyderabad to catch your flights/train towards onward destination.

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