Overview
  • Hampi is an ancient village located in the Indian state of Karnataka, known for its rich history, stunning ruins, and unique landscapes. It was once the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire, which flourished in South India during the 14th to 16th centuries. Hampi is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, attracting thousands of visitors each year for its historical significance and beautiful surroundings. Historical Significance ; Hampi was a thriving metropolis during the height of the Vijayanagara Empire, known for its grand temples, palaces, markets, and intricate sculptures. The city was famous for its wealth, military power, and cultural achievements. Architectural Marvels ; The ruins of Hampi feature a mix of religious, military, and civil architecture. The most famous sites are Virupaksha Temple, Vittala Temple, Hazara Rama Temple, Lotus Mahal, Boulder-Strewn Landscape, Monolithic Structures like Lakshmi Narasimha and the Badavi Linga, Royal Enclosure, Rivers, Temples, Hampi Bazaar etc.
  • Badami : The Badami Caves are a complex of ancient rock-cut temples located in the town of Badami. It was once the capital of the Chalukya dynasty during the 6th to 8th centuries. The caves are famous for their architectural style and religious significance, and they are an important part of India's historical heritage.
  • Pattadakal (often spelled as Patakdal) is another UNESCO World Heritage Site located near Badami. It is an ancient temple complex known for its outstanding examples of Chalukya architecture. 
  • Aihole, known as the “Cradle of Indian Temple Architecture,” is a historic village in Karnataka on the banks of the Malaprabha River. Once the capital of the Chalukya dynasty, it features over 120 ancient temples that showcase early experiments in stone architecture. Major attractions include the Durga Temple, Lad Khan Temple, and Ravana Phadi Cave Temple. Aihole is a must-visit for history and architecture lovers exploring the heritage trail of Badami and Pattadakal.
4 Nights 3 Days 03 Dec, 03 Dec, 03 Dec, and more Pune & Mumbai Maharashtra
Highlights
  • North Hampi : Coracle Ride, Cliff Jumping, Sanapur Lake, Anegundi Fort, Vali Caves, Durga Mata Temple, Anjanadri Hills
  • South Hampi : Vijaya-Vitthala Temple, Virupaksh Temple, Lotus Mahal, Shri Kirshna Temple, Kadalekalu Ganesha, Pushkarni, Laxmi Narsimha Temple, Royal Enclosures, Elephant Stable, Hazar Rama Temple, Queens Bath, Badavilinga Gudi, Saasivekaalu Ganesha, Hippie Market etc.
  • Badami Caves and Badami Temples, Badami Chalukya architecture
  • Pattdakal temple range of 10 temples 
  • Bhoothnath Temple & Badami fort.
  • Aihole (If Time Permits)
Itinerary
 Day 0 - Pune / Mumbai 
  • 02:00 PM Departure from Mumbai/Nashik
  • 08:00 PM Departure from Pune
  • 12:00 AM Departure from Satara/Kolhapur/Solapur
  • Overnight Bus Journey towards Hospet
 Day 1 -  North Hampi Sightseeing
  • Reach Hospet
  • Freshen up & Have Breakfast
  • Relax for sometime after the long journey
  • Start exploring Hampi with the evergreen Coracle ride
  • Get some adrenaline rush while Cliff Jumping
  • Visit Durga Mata Temple & Vali Caves & Anegundi Fort. (If time Permits)
  • Have Lunch
  • Head towards Anjanadri hills for Sunset (Birthplace of Lord Hanuman ji)
  • Return journey towards the Hotel
  • Have Dinner on the way
  • Rest for the day
Day 2 - South Hampi Sightseeing
  • Early Morning Hotel Check out
  • Explore VijayaVitthal Temple and surrounding Royal Enclosures.
  • Have Breakfast
  • Explore Elephant Stable, Lotus Temple, Queens Bath, Hazar Rama Temple, Laxmi Narsimha Temple, Badavilinga, Step-well, Royal Enclosures etc
  • Have authentic South Indian Lunch
  • Explore Virupaksha Temple, Pushkarni, Hemkunta hills and other ruins of Hampi
  • After that we will witness beautiful Sunset from Hemkunta hills/Matanga Hills. 
  • Head back to Hotel Stay and rest for the day
Day 3 - Badami/Pattakdal/Aihole
  • Early Morning Hotel Checkout 
  • Head Towards Badami & Have Breakfast 
  • Visit the stunning Badami Cave Temples, Agastya Lake, and the beautiful Bhoothnath Temple & Badami Fort.
  • Have Lunch
  • Drive to Pattadakal & Explore the UNESCO World Heritage temples, including Virupaksha and Mallikarjuna, known for their rich Chalukyan art.
  • Head to Aihole & Discover the Durga Temple, Lad Khan Temple and other ancient monuments that mark Aihole as the Cradle of Indian Temple Architecture.
  • Overnight Journey towards Pune/Mumbai
Day 4 Arrive in Pune / Mumbai
  • 08.00AM - Back to Pune and Mumbai(12pm) with lots of memories.
Upcoming Batches
November Departure Dates
  • B3 : 14 Nov to 18 Nov
  • B4 : 21 Nov to 25 Nov
  • B5 : 28 Nov to 02 Dec
December  Departure Dates
  • B1 : 05 Dec to 09 Dec
  • B2 : 12 Dec to 16 Dec
  • B3 : 19 Dec to 23 Dec
  • B4 : 24 Dec to 28 Dec
  • B5 : 25 Dec to 29 Dec
  • B6 : 26 Dec to 30 Dec
  • B7 : 27 Dec to 31 Dec
  • B8 : 28 Dec to 01 Jan
  • B9 : 30 Dec to 03 Jan
January Departure Dates
  • B1 : 02 Jan to 06 Jan
  • B2 : 09 Jan to 13 Jan
  • B3 : 10 Jan to 14 Jan
  • B4 : 16 Jan to 20 Jan
  • B5 : 22 Jan to 26 Jan
  • B6 : 23 Jan to 27 Jan
  • B7 : 30 Jan to 03 Feb
February Departure Dates
  • B1 : 06 Feb to 10 Feb
  • B2 : 13 Feb to 17 Feb
  • B3 : 18 Feb to 22 Feb
  • B4 : 20 Feb to 24 Feb
  • B5 : 27 Feb to 03 Mar
  • B6 : 28 Feb to 04 Mar
Packages

ADD ONs :

  • AC Rooms : Rs.600 per room per night stay extra
  • By AC / Non-AC Train : Available only for customised Group booking packages only.

NOTE : 

  • Sleeper bus service would be available till Hospet/Hubali and return from Hubali/Gokarna - rest all internal journey would be in Seater bus only.
  • For Batches During Diwali, Christmas, New Year, and long-weekends, the cost may vary by ₹500–1,000 per person.
Inclusions/Exclusions

What is included in the tour

  • Travel by Private AC+Pushback TT / Non-AC Seater TT / Sleeper Bus as per your Bookings.
  • Two Night Hotel Accomodation (On 4/5 Sharing Basis - AC/Non-AC options available)
  • Food (3 Breakfast + 3 Dinner)
  • All Entry Tickets/Tolls/Permits/Parking Charges
  • Coracle Ride Charges 
  • Experienced Trip Guide Charges
  • Basic First Aid 

What is NOT included in the tour

  • Any kind of cost which is not mentioned in the inclusion section.
  • Any kind of extra meal/mineral water/soft drink/lime water ordered for personal consumption.
  • Other 3 Lunch are excluded so that you can enjoy local authentic food as per your taste.
  • Cliff Jumping charges are excluded.
  • Any expenses incurred due to unforeseen & unavoidable circumstances like roadblocks, Climate change, bad weather, accidents, medical evacuations etc are excluded.
How To Book
  • Step 1: Scroll down & tap on "BOOK NOW"
  • Step 2 : Select your departure date from the calendar and proceed.
  • Step 3 : Select your ticket type & no. of participants. (At this step you can use the coupon code if you have any)
  • Step 4 : Fill your details and proceed.
  • Step 5 : Tap on review & Payment to select your payment type (UPI, Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking) and proceed.
  • Step 6 : Once your tickets are booked, you will receive confirmation mail. WhatsApp us the booking ID details on  8799856476 & fill the google registration form.  

OR 

  • Step 1 : Make Payment on PhonePay/Google Pay   8799856476 (Maharashtra Gadkille)
  • Step 2 : Send a screenshot of the payment on WhatsApp number  8799856476 for confirmation.
  • Step 3 : Fill the registration form for the final booking procedure.
Offers
Use any one code to avail this offer
GROUP3
- Flat Rs.150 off on group of 3
GROUP5
- Flat Rs.300 off on group of 5
GROUP8
- Flat Rs.600 off on group of 8
GROUP10
- Flat Rs.800 off on group of 10
GROUP15
- Flat Rs.1800 off on group of 18
GROUP4
- GROUP4
Pickup Points

From Pune (07.00 pm onwards)

For Seater & AC pushback Bus

For Sleeper Bus

From Mumbai : (02.00 pm onwards)

From Nashik : (02.00 pm onwards)

From Satara/Kolhapur/Solapur (11.30 pm onwards)

  • From Satara : (11.00 pm onwards) 
  • Satara Bypass, Bombay Restaurant
  • From Kolhapur : (12.30 am onwards)​
  • Kolhapur Bypass, Tawade Hotel
  • From Solapur : (01.00 am onwards)​
  • Vijapur Naka, Solapur 
Things to Know

 Things to carry 

  • Essentials : Your ID proof, Water Bottle, Power Backup, Wallet/Purse, 1 Single Backpack & side bag (No trolley bags)
  • Clothing : 4 pairs of Clothes, Beachwear, Towel, Jacket, Shawl, Shoes, Flipflops/Slippers, Cap etc
  • Additionals : Camera, Torch, Sunglasses, Sanitizer, Daily essentials, Facewash, Sunscreen, moisturizer, extra bag for wet clothes, Personal medicines (if any)

 Terms and Conditions

1. Rules and Regulations :

  • Participants are expected to follow the instructions of the Trip Leader and adhere to the code of conduct throughout the trip.
  • Maintaining safety and showing respect towards fellow trekkers, guides and the environment is of utmost importance.
  • Any disruptive behavior that compromises the safety or enjoyment of others may lead to immediate expulsion from the trip, without any refund.
  • The team is not responsible for any health issues or injuries that may occur during the trip.
  • Smoking and the consumption of alcohol are strictly prohibited during the trip.
  • Breaching this policy will result in expulsion from the trip, without a refund.

2. Booking :

  • Please confirm seat availability before making the payment for the trip.
  • Once the payment is completed, inform our team via sharing a screenshot/copy of the payment confirmation. Make sure the date, time, and UTR number are visible in the copy and please fill the registration form to confirm your seats, names & age with the team.
  • Do note that your registration will be confirmed only after the acceptance of complete trip charges.
  • Payments will not be accepted on-site, and must be completed online at the time of booking.

3. Accommodation :

  • In the standard packages, accommodation will be Triple/Quad/Five Sharing.
  • So additionally, extra mattresses will be provided in dual-bed rooms to ensure comfort.
  • Food and Stay arrangements are done as per the availability of the locations so kindly don't expect too luxurious.

5. Guidelines from Volunteers :

  • Backpacking trips are arranged for the people who are looking out for pocket friendly trips and are more about chasing experience rather than any luxury. It is important for participants to follow the guidelines provided by the trip leader and accompanying volunteers.
  • Non-compliance with these guidelines may result in disciplinary action.

6. Transport :

  • First two seats will always be reserved for leaders to guide & show route to the driver. 
  • If you opt for sleeper bus option, please note that only 2 over night journeys are in sleeper bus and rest all the internal transportation would be in a seater bus only.
  • Seats arrangement will be on first come first serve basis at the time of pickup and it will be same throughout journey. (Any disputes regarding seating arrangement would result in dismissal of both the parties and would not be liable for any refunds.)

7. Changes and Cancellations :

  • Team MG reserves the right to modify the itinerary or cancel the trip if unforeseen factors such as adverse weather conditions or safety concerns arise.
  • Participants will be promptly informed of any changes or cancellations at the earliest time possible.
  • Please note that the advance amount paid would not not refunded in any case, except if the trek/tour departure is cancelled by us. Do check cancellation policy in case any refunds or cancellations.
  • No compensation would be given if any place is skipped due to sudden closure of the destinations, time shortage, road accidents, unexpected circumstances, vehicle breakdown, any natural or unexpected calamities after reaching the venue.
  • If the event is cancelled due to any natural calamity, political unrest or other such reasons beyond our control the same cancellation policy will apply.
  • We need at least 12-14 travelers to manage our Trip, so our team reserves all the rights to cancel the Trip if the minimum batch size is not enough.
  •  Cliff Jumping charges are excluded.

Cancellation Policy 

  • '75℅ Refund' of total trip cost, if cancelled before 21 days prior to the trip date.
  • '50℅ Refund' of total trip cost, if cancelled before 14 days prior to the trip date.
  • '25℅ Refund' of total trip cost, if cancelled before 7 days prior to the trip date. 
  • "No Refund" if cancelled less than 7 days before the event date.
  • "The advance booking amount paid is non refundable."
  • 'No Show, No Refund'
  • Trip Tickets cannot be transferred to another date against cancellation.
  • Trip Tickets can be transferred to another person of same age group, replaced by you against cancellation.
  • If Event gets cancelled by us, we will refund "Trip Amount" only.
  • "NO REFUND" will be given due to sudden closure of the destinations, natural or unexpected calamities after reaching the venue.
  • If the event is cancelled due to any natural calamity, political unrest or other such reasons beyond our control the same cancellation policy will apply.

  • Refund timeline : Refund will be credited within 7 working days to your bank account.

FAQs

  • What about extra baggage?

You can safely keep your extra bags in bus

  • What are the pickup points?

Pick up is available if your location comes in between our route for this you have to contact us in prior.

  • Can solo travelers take this trip?

Yes, this trip is completely safe and suitable for solo travelers, groups and couples as well.