Incredible Hampi & Vijayanagar Empire UNESCO World Heritage Sites Exclusive

Name: Incredible Hampi & Vijayanagar Empire UNESCO World Heritage Sites Exclusive
Brand: GARUDA TOURISM
SKU: 80ce4b00-5cc9-47ba-b68d-0b94c69f05fc

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Summary

DAY 1 1220 Hrs Leave from Hyderabad airport by 2T 416 flight to Hampi 1325 Hrs Arrive at Hampi (Vidyanagar air field). Car and guide will report to explore Hampi, drive directly to the Vittala Temple, see the stone chariot, pillars making Indian classical instruments sound. Kings Balance and witness the sunset from Montanga Hill. Overnight stay at Hospet (13 kms away) in 3*** category hotel DAY 2 0700 Hrs after early breakfast drive to the see the remaining palaces, forts, temples and Archaeological sites and remains. Start the tour from the flowing river banks by visiting living shrine Virupaksha Temple and be blessed by Temple Elephant. Hampi was once the seat of the mighty Vijayanagar empire; the world's second-largest medieval-era city after Beijing by 1500 CE and probably India's richest at that time, attracting traders from Persia and Portugal witnessing resurgence of Hindu religion, art, architecture in an unprecedented scale with contemporary chroniclers from Arabia, "sacred centre", "urban core" or the "royal centre"; and metropolitan Vijayanagara. The monolithic statues of Lakshmi, Narasimha and Ganesa, The Krishna temple, Pattabhirama temple, Hazara Ramachandra and Chandrasekhara temple, Jaina temples. Queen's palace, 'Lotus-Mahal, treasury, the Mahanavami Dibba carrying beautifully sculptured panels, a variety of ponds and tanks, mandapas, the elephant's stables and the row of pillared mandapas are some of the important architectural remains of this city. a square stepped-tank 1655 Hrs Leave from Hampi (Vidyanagar airfield) 1755 Hrs Arrive in Hyderabad airport

Tour info

Duration

1 day - 2 days

Why take this tour?

Discover the carnival of carvings is an Austere on the stones with fantasy of rocks and ruins, magnificent structures with unearthly landscapes have been captivating tourists for centuries. Gigantic boulders perch precariously on undulating terrain with banana plantations, palm groves and paddy fields and the river Tungabhadra flowing. Your smiling professional licensed guide/historian born, lived in Hampi for 46 years reports with car at the Vidyanagar airport (20 kms) to start lingering with the fairy tales of irascible gods and monkey kings, where the evocative ruins encourage notions of fantasy. Further explore the great Indian epic, the Ramayana, part of which had happened right here, Grandiose UNESCO site, an area of nearly 26 sq km, enclosed by seven lines of fortifications with more than 1600 surviving remains of Gods and creatures. Witness the sun set and final photo shot of the disappearing kingdom . Must visit place in life time.

What’s included?

Overnight accommodation at Hampi or at Hospet (13 kms away from Hampi)
Hyderabad - Hampi - Hyderabad Economy class airfare
All taxes, fees and handling charges
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Bottled water
Breakfast
Professional guide
Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Private tour
Transport by private vehicle
Guaranteed to skip the lines
Excess luggage charges (where applicable)
Food and drinks
Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 1-2 days
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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