Plan Harmony

Itinerary

Day 1: Hill temples

Stop At: Group of Monuments at Hampi, Southern Bank of the River Tungabhadra, Hampi 583239 India
6AM- Hotel pick up
We drive 350 KMs to reach the Hampi, the ancient capital of Vijayanagara Empire.
2PM- Arrive in Hampi
We start our tour at the biggest idol of Hampi. Ugra Narasimha is 22 feet in height and was carved by a Brahmin during Krishnadevaraya’s time. There is a serpent with open hood at the back of the head
We will next visit Badavi Linga is the biggest of all lingas in Hampi. It is made of black stone and rises 12 feet in height. A canal passes through it and hence it’s always in water.
Balakrishna temple was built by the King Krishnadevaraya) in 1513 AD to celebrate the conquest of the eastern kingdom of Udayagiri. Its a temple of Lord Krishna during his infancy and has spectacular carvings of mythical beasts.
Hemakunta hill is our next destination. It has many ancient temples provides scenic views of the entire town. It is also a great place to watch the Sun set.

Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Virupaksha Temple, Rambo, Hampi India
We end the day at the magnificent Virupaksha temple. It is from the Hoysala period and is the oldest temple in Hampi. The temple tower has eleven storeys and goes up 165 ft in height. The river Tungabhadra flows inside.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Hampi

Day 2: World heritage monuments

Stop At: Vijaya Vittala Temple, Near Kalyan Mantapa, Hampi 583239 India
Today begins at Vijaya Vittala temple is probably the grandest masterpiece around. It is constructed on a polyhedron foundation. Right at the front is the world renowned stone chariot made of rough quartz. You will spot figures of soldiers, hunters and even foreign visitors like Portuguese and Arabs etched on the chariot.
The musical pillars of the temple is one of the greatest work of art by mankind.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Royal Enclosures, Hampi 4 Km from Hampi, Bellary India
King’s Balance is the next destination. This is a huge stone frame east of Purandara Mantapa. A stone beam is placed on two pillars of stone. Legend has it that the generous Kings of Vijayanagara used to weigh them with gold and gems and distribute it among the poor.
We will visit the Royal enclosures. Some of the memorable structures here are the Elephant stables, Queen’s bath and the Lotus Mahal. The Zanana enclosure , which was the place for the royal women is another fascinating site.

Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Anegundi Fort, Tungabhadra, Angegundi Village, Hampi India
The Hampi experience ends at the ancient Anegundi caves. The paintings here date back to the Iron Age around 1500 BC.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.

• Guide
• Entrance charges
• Private car
• 1 night stay in Hampi
• Accommodation included: 1 night
• 1x Breakfast
• Entry/Admission - Royal Enclosures
• Entry/Admission - Virupaksha Temple
• Entry/Admission - Group of Monuments at Hampi
• Entry/Admission - Anegundi Fort
• Entry/Admission - Vijaya Vittala Temple

• Lunch and Dinner

• Not wheelchair accessible
• Near public transportation
• Most travelers can participate
• Face masks required for travelers in public areas
• Face masks required for guides in public areas
• Face masks provided for travelers
• Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
• Social distancing enforced throughout experience
• Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
• Gear/equipment sanitized between use
• Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
• Guides required to regularly wash hands
• Regular temperature checks for staff
• Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
• Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
• This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
• This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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