Hampi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the state of Karnataka, India. It is renowned for its rich historical, cultural, and architectural significance, serving as the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire from the 14th to the 16th century. Here’s a detailed overview of Hampi:
1. Historical Background
Vijayanagara Empire: Hampi was the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire, which was one of the most prosperous and powerful empires in Indian history. The empire's reign lasted from the 14th century until its fall in 1565 after the Battle of Talikota.
Destruction: After the defeat of the Vijayanagara Empire in 1565, Hampi was plundered and left in ruins, but many of its architectural marvels remain standing today.
Rediscovery: The ruins of Hampi were rediscovered in the 19th century by British travelers, and since then, the site has become a major tourist and archaeological destination.
2. Key Attractions
Hampi is known for its impressive ruins, ancient temples, and remarkable stone structures. Some of the must-visit sites include:
Virupaksha Temple: One of the oldest functioning temples in India, dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple complex is a stunning example of Vijayanagara architecture.
Vittala Temple: Famous for its stone chariot and musical pillars, this temple is a symbol of the architectural brilliance of the Vijayanagara period.
Hampi Bazaar: A historical marketplace that once housed traders from across the world, leading to Hampi’s prosperity.
Stone Chariot: A grand monument located in the Vittala Temple complex. It is intricately carved and resembles a real chariot.
Queen's Bath: A beautiful, Indo-Islamic structure used by the royal family, showcasing the blend of Hindu and Islamic architectural styles.
Elephant Stables: A grand structure built to house royal elephants, reflecting the magnificence of the Vijayanagara Empire.
3. Architecture
Vijayanagara Architecture: Hampi's ruins exhibit the unique style of the Vijayanagara Empire, which is a blend of Dravidian and Islamic architectural influences. The buildings are constructed using large granite stones, with intricate carvings, massive columns, and detailed sculptures.
Temples and Palaces: The architectural design often includes large courtyards, towering gopurams (gateway towers), and expansive pillared halls.
4. Geography and Landscape
Hampi is located in the Deccan Plateau, surrounded by rocky hills, boulders, and the Tungabhadra River. The area is famous for its surreal landscape, with large granite rocks scattered across the land.
The landscape provides a mix of both natural and man-made wonders, offering trekkers and nature lovers opportunities to explore scenic views.













- Virulaksha Temple
- Visit Vijaya Vitthala Temple (featured on 50 Rs note )
- Lotus Mahal
- Pushkarni
- Laxmi Narsimha Temple
- Royal Enclosures
- Elephant Stable
- Krishna Temple
- Queens Bath
- Other Famous Monuments in Hampi
- 02:00 PM Departure from Mumbai
- 02:00 PM Departure from Nashik
- 08:00 PM Departure from Pune
- Overnight Bus Journey towards Hospet
- Reach Hospet
- Freshen up & Have Breakfast
- Relax for sometime after the long journey
- Start exploring with the evergreen Coracle ride
- Get some adrenaline rush while Cliff Jumping
- 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
- Early Morning Hotel Check out
- Explore Vijaya Vitthal 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 and many other ruins of Hampi
- 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 .
- Conclude Hampi and Start journey towards Pune
- Have a Dinner on the way
- 08.00AM - Reach to Pune/Mumbai/Nashik with load of Memories and new Friends
- September : 12, 19, 26
- October : 1, 3, 10, 17, 18, 19, 20, 24, 31
- November : 7, 14, 21, 28
- December : 5, 12, 19, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30
- January : 2, 9, 16, 23, 24, 30
- February : 6, 13, 20, 27
- March : 1, 3, 6, 13, 20, 25, 26, 27
- April : 2, 3, 10, 17, 24
- May : 1, 8,15, 22, 29
- Hospet to Hospet : Rs.5,499/-
- Pune To Pune (Non-AC Seater Bus) : Rs.6,999/-
- Pune To Pune (AC-Pushback TT) : Rs 7,999/-
- Mumbai to Mumbai (Non-AC Seater Bus) : Rs.7,999/-
- Mumbai to Mumbai (AC-Pushback Seater TT) : Rs.8,999/-
- Pune AC-Sleeper Bus : Rs. 9999/-
- Mumbai AC-Sleeper Bus : Rs. 9999/-
ADD ON
- Dual Sharing Room : 1200/- per couple
- Single Sharing Room :1500/- per person
- AC Rooms : 500/- per stay
What is included in the tour
- Travel (Non AC Seater/AC-Pushback/Sleeper Bus) as per Packages
- Accommodation Hotel/Hostel, (one night stay on 3 to 4 sharing basis)
- Food : 2 Breakfast & 2 Lunch.
- All Entry tickets/Tolls/Parking charges
- Charges for Coracle ride.
- Basic First Aid
What is NOT included in the tour
- Any kind of extra meal/soft drink/lime water/mineral water ordered for personal consumption.
- Any kind of cost which is not mentioned in the inclusions.
- All expenses incurred due to unforeseen & unavoidable circumstances like roadblocks, bad weather etc.
- Cost of any Emergency/Medical evacuations if required.
- Camera Charges.
- 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.
From Pune :
- 07:00 PM : Wakad Bridge (https://maps.app.goo.gl/JtHmVaarMMMRi7j47)
- 08:00 PM : Ch. Shivaji Nagar in front of SBM bank (https://maps.app.goo.gl/Y9M15nAzRNUtJzN78)
- 08.10 PM : Deccan Gymkhana Bus Stop ( https://maps.app.goo.gl/WXidR4569j4EpGWj7 )
- 08.30 PM : Swargate, Laxminarayan Chowk (https://maps.app.goo.gl/w4yC1mEAEFDpFerz8)
From Mumbai : (02.00 pm onwards)
- Borivalli, Kandivali, Malad, Goregaon, Andheri, Bandra, Sion, Vashi, Nerul, Kharghar, Kalamboli
From Nashik : (02.00 pm onwards)
- Thakkar Bazar, Nashik Road
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.
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.
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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.