Hampi by dawn

Sunrise Hike, Incredible views & local breakfast

Come with us on an adventure that unravels the beauty of Hampi as sunlight transforms the landscape.

First thing one notices when arriving to Hampi is its awe-inspiring landscape with stunning boulder strewn hills, lush green valleys, network of rivers, lakes and canals. The best way to soak in this stunning view is to hike up to one of the tallest boulder hill in the region, the golden light of early morning Sun is pure magic. From here you get a unique perspective of the landscape and crumbling ruins set amongst them. As we descend we can spot some rare species of birds that live here. In fact this area is a birders paradise with over 300 species of birds.  We continue on to the riverside to spot stunning works of relief sculpture hidden amongst the boulder rocks, getting to these will in itself be an adventure. 

If you seek adventure and have a keep eye for capturing photographs then this is the best tour for you! 

  • Climb up the one of the tallest hills in Hampi for a beautiful sunrise and stunning views 
  • Learn about the unique geology of the boulder hills
  • Explore hidden relief sculptures on the riverside by navigating through boulders
  • Witness the buzz of early morning activity in Hampi
MATUNGA HILL OPTION

This option takes us to the Matunga Hill, which is one of the tallest hills in the region with panoramic views of the Tungabhadra river, surrounding valleys and the ruins of Vijayanagara.  The hill has connection to the great Indian epic of Ramayana as well. 

05:30 AM – Reach the Start point of Hampi Bazaar & Meet your tour lead. 

05:45 AM – Begin our ascent while it is still dark outside from the western side. The hike should take 30 to 45 minutes. 

06:30 AM – 07:00 AM – Spend time at the top of Matunga Hill and experience the sunrise in silence. We climb down the hill from the eastern side into the ruins of a 16th temple, the scene looks straight from Rudyard Kipling’s the Jungle Book.   

07:00 AM – 8:00 AM – Head to the riverside and discover hidden sculptures amongst boulders. Engage in some adventurous boulder jumping as we make our way to the river. 

08:30 AM – Enjoy breakfast at a local tea shop

 

ANJANADRI HILL OPTION

This option takes us to the Anjanadri Hill, considered as the birth place of the Hindu deity Hanuman, who is a central character in the epic Ramayana.  This is one of the tallest hills in the region with panoramic views of the Tungabhadra river, surrounding valleys and quaint villages. Anjanadri hill is located on the northern banks of Tungabhadra river and by road that would be close to 22 Kms from Hampi & 32 Kms from Hospete.  So be mindful of this when you choose this option.

05:30 AM – Reach the Start point which is the base of Anjanadri hill and meet your tour leader. 

05:45 AM – Begin our ascent while it is still dark outside from the southern side. The hike should take 45 minutes. 

06:30 AM – 07:30 AM – Spend time at the top of Anjandri Hill and experience the sunrise in silence. While we are at the top we will also visit the small shrine built for Hanuman. We climb down the hill from the northern side as the valley opens up to lush farms and incredible landscapes. Here we will be able to spot many bird species at this time of the day. 

07:30 AM – 8:30 AM – We continue our hike though the landscape crossing canals and agricultural fields to the charming village of Chikka Rampura, here we enjoy breakfast at the local tea shop. 

 

INCLUSIONS

  • An local tour lead who will guide you through this activity
  • Simple yet delicious South Indian Breakfast 

OPTIONAL ADD-ON INCLUSIONS:

  • Local Transportation – A Chauffeur driven air conditioned car or vehicle depending on the option chosen by you.
  • By default we haven’t included transportation in this tour. This is because we want to give travellers the flexibility to use their own transportation. For those of you who want us to arrange transportation you can choose one of the following during your booking process and we will send your a quote for local transportation as well.
    • A/C Sedan Car with capacity for 3 persons (Plus driver & Guide)
    • A/C SUV Car with capacity of 5 persons (plus driver & Guide) 
    • A/C Traveller with capacity for 9 persons (plus driver & Guide) 

EXCLUSION

  • We do not provide bottled drinking water to avoid single-use plastics on our tours. Please carry a water bottle or buy one on the way.

THINGS TO REMEMBER

  • Wear comfortable cotton clothes. Wear clothing that would cover your chest and shoulders. Wear bottoms that would cover up to your knees.
  • A cap or an umbrella to keep the sun out.
  • Sunglasses 

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