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One the first day at Hampi, we will engage in a heritage tour that will take us through all the important sights within the UNESCO world heritage site of Hampi. We will learn about the History & Architecture of the medieval city of Vijayanagara, we will hear stories of origin, victory, celebrations, and defeat.
On our second day, we will explore Hampi’s connection to the great Indian epic – Ramayana. Hampi and its surrounding villages are believed to be Kishkindha, the Kingdom of Vali & Sugriva. We will visit all places associated with the 4th Chapter of Ramayana as we hear stories narrated by a local.
For more details please refer to the detailed itinerary section.
Hampi Heritage Tour
Spiritual Hampi Tour – Pampa Mahatmya & Ramayana
08:30 AM to 05:00 PM – Hampi Tour of Hampi
On this engaging Hampi tour we will explore the rich history of Vijayanagara empire, learn about unique architecture of various monuments, hear stories of victories and defeat. This is a tour for all history lovers. If you are looking for a well researched tour of Hampi that covers all the important monuments then this one is highly recommended.
Hampi today is a protected UNESCO world heritage site, whose core zone is spread over an area of 42 square kilometers encompassing ancient temples, basements of palaces, remains of aquatic structures, ancient market streets, royal pavilions, bastions, royal platforms, treasury buildings and more. Within the core zone of the site there are several clusters of monuments, the most important amongst them are the Sacred Center, Urban Core, Islamic quarters, Kamlapura and Anegundi. On this Hampi Tour we will attempt to cover all the important monuments in the Sacred and Urban core areas. In the morning we will first cover the Sacred Center. Sacred Center as the name suggests is the religion center of Hampi, a number of ancient temples and structures are in this area. After lunch break we continue our exploration with the Urban Core area. This area was the Citadel of the Vijayanagara kings, it encompasses courtly and military structures of the core zone.
Monuments Covered: Vittala Temple Complex, Purandara Mandapa, Narasimha Monolith, Badve Linga, Queens Bath, Royal Enclosure, Hazara Rama, Elephants Stables, Lotus Mahal.
06:00 PM: Return to Hotel/Resort in Hampi
09:00 AM to 6:30 PM: Spiritual Hampi Tour – Pampa Mahatmya & Ramayana (Lunch Included)
Step into the ancient spiritual heart of Hampi, once known as Pampaksetra, a sacred land steeped in the rich legends of the Pampa Mahatmya and the Ramayana. This immersive journey will take you through centuries of devotion, exploring significant religious sites tied to the goddess Pampa (Pampambika) and the epic tales of Lord Rama.
As we traverse Hampi’s breathtaking landscape, we’ll share captivating stories from these ancient texts, participate in special rituals, meditate in secluded caves, and uncover hidden gems that echo with spiritual energy. Join us on this unique experience where history, mythology, and spirituality blend in perfect harmony.
Monuments Covered: Moola Virupaksha, Saasivekalu Ganesha, Virupaksha Temple, Kampa Bhoopa Marga, Kodanda Rama Temple, Malyvantha, Madhuvana, Chintamani, Pampa Sarovara, Anjanadri Hill
07:30 PM: Return to Hotel/Resort in Hampi or Hospete
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