HAMPI TRAILS

Hampi is famous for its ruins belonging to the medieval kingdom of Vijayanagara. It is declared a World Heritage site.

The temples, Monolithic sculptures and monuments are a major part of Hampi attract travellers because of their excellent workmanship. The style of architecture found at Hampi reflects the splendour of the Vijayanagara Empire. The rugged landscape adds to the historic ambience of this site.

Virupaksha Temple

Virupaksha Temple is dedicated to lord Shiva.

This temple was constructed by Lakkana Dandesha’s assistance

who was a commander under King Deva Raya II.

It started off as a little shrine and later developed into a huge complex during the Vijayanagara rule.There is evidence that indicates additions were made to Virupaksha temple during the later years of the Hoysala and Vijayanagara.

The Virupaksha temple has survived through the years.It is still pristine It attracts large groups of people in the month of December.The yearly chariot festival is conducted in the month of February.

Hemakuta Temples

On the southern side of Virupkasha Temple stands the Hemakuta Hill,

its gentle slopes dotted with a large number of temples, archways and

pavilions.It is said that the hill was once fortified with stone walls,

the ruins of which can still be seen.

The trikuta Shiva temples on the east have an inscription recording that Vira Kampiladeva,son of Mummadi Singeya Nayaka,built the

Sivalaya and installed in it three Lingas .

Lakshmi Narasimha

This Magnificent Monolithic Lakshimi Narasimha stands at height of

6.7 Mts.It is one of the finest example of Vijayanagara Sculpture.

The Statue was Consecrated by Krishnabhatta at the behest of King

Krishnadevaraya in1526 CE.In later half of Sixteenth Century It was damaged by Mughal Invaders..

Vittala Temple

The Vittala temple is the finest example of Vijayanagara Style of

Art and Architecture.Vittala is the aspect of Lord Vishnu.Which was Constructed under the Patronage of King Devaraya II in 1422-46 CE.

Hundred Pillared Mandapam and Sabha Mantapa added during the

Krishnadevaraya’s reign 1509 - 1529 CE.

The Stone Chariot, At the entrance is a replicate of wooden Chariot It is stunning achievement of Vijayanagar Sculptors.

It house of image of Garuda,The Vehicle of Lord Vishnu.

Lotus Mahal

Lotus Mahal is an important monument in Hampi.Lotus Mahal is a

virtual air conditioned residence built for one of the two wives of

Vijayanagara ruler Krishnadevaraya.

Also known as Kamal Mahal and Chitrangini Mahal, the Lotus temple was built in the 16th century in the Zenana Enclosure that houses quite a few interesting structures like the Basement of the Queen's Palace,

treasury Building, Water Pavilion, and the Watch Towers.

Tour Itinerary

Duration - Three days

Day 01 - Departure from Chennai at 1.00 PM

Day 02 - Reached Hosapet .After refreshment and breakfast

Visiting to Virupaksha Temple and Hemakuta Temples.

Day 03 - Visiting Hampi’s Palace and Temples.Staying at Hampi

Day 04 - Visiting Anegundi and Navabrindavanam.Evening return to Chennai.

Day 05 - Expect to reach Chennai around 2.00 PM

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Tour price includes

Train Travel
A/C Traveller for sight seeing
Vegetarian Food(unlimited)
Accommodation at reputed Hotels in Twin Sharing basis,
Purified drinking water two litres Perday.
Historian / Guide Fees
Monument Entry Tickets
Battery Car Tickets
State Permit, Toll, Parking. Govt taxes included.

Tour price excludes

Personal and Miscellaneous Expenses
Food and drinks at hotel room service, Laundry services
Any up gradation in the room category
Any Increase in the fuel surcharge or any kind of taxes levied by the respective Government or statutory bodies.
Any extra expenses incurred for changing the route due to any unforeseen circumstances,natural calamities, political disturbances, strikes etc.
Extra cost incurred due to illness, accident, hospitalization or any Individual unforeseen cost incurring incidence.
Medicines required if any.
Any private transfers taken to move from one place to another instead of coach.