The Royal Unveiling: Hampi Badami

Day 1: Arrive Hubli Arrive at the designated reporting place, report to the coach, and proceed to your hotel. Meals: Dinner

Day 2: Hubli – Badami – Aihole – Pattadakal – Hosapete Morning, proceed to Badami – formerly known as Vatapi, it was the regal capital of the Badami Chalukyas. Today we visit three small towns of Karnataka, namely Badami, Aihole, and Pattadakal, which are also UNESCO sites famous for many temple complexes of Hindu and Dravidian architectural styles. Morning, we explore Badami caves – a Hindu and Jain temple complex. These temples are carved out of soft sandstone and supported by stone columns and brackets. Get astonished by the various intricate stone carvings at these temples. Later, proceed to Aihole to explore various temple remains. It is a tranquil village situated on the banks of the Malaprabha river and referred to as the 'cradle of Hindu / Dravidian temple architecture.' Travel to Pattadakal to witness the impressive series of temples, including the masterpiece, 'The temple of Virupaksha,' built by Queen Lokamahadevi to commemorate her husband's victory. Extra Topping: Tea / Coffee / Soft Drink en-route to Hosapete. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Hosapete – Hampi – Hosapete Explore Hampi - a medieval Hindu Kingdom of Vijaynagar and also a UNESCO site. Hampi, originally known as Pampa-kshetra, was the Capital of Vijaynagar. Millions of tourists visit Hampi to see the temples, its monolithic sculptures, and monuments for their excellent workmanship. Visit monuments like Shri Virupaksha Temple, the Statue of Lakshmi Narasimha, Sri Krishna Temple, Shri Vijayavitthala Temple, Lotus Mahal, Royal Palace remains, Pushkarni, Elephant Stables, etc. Return to Hosapete in the evening. Extra Topping: Tea / Coffee at Elephant Stables. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Hosapete – Anegundi Village – Hubli Proceed to Hubli. En-route, visit Anegundi village, previously called Kishkindha, situated on the banks of the Tungabhadra river and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Enjoy a thrilling coracle ride (subject to operation) on the Tungabhadra river. Arrive at Hubli in the evening. Extra Topping: Tea / Coffee / Soft Drink en-route to Hubli. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Departure from Hubli Board the flight to your hometown. The tour concludes! Meals: Breakfast

• Explore the ancient wonders of Karnataka!

• Hampi: Visit the iconic Shri Virupaksha Temple and the famous Statue of Lakshmi Narasimha.

• Shri Vijaya Vitthala Temple: Witness this wonderful monument dedicated to Lord Vitthala.

• Badami Cave Temples: Explore a complex of four Hindu and Buddhist cave temples, considered a prime example of Indian rock-cut architecture.

• Accommodation: Twin sharing basis for the duration of the tour in the itinerary.

• Meals: As mentioned in the itinerary.

• Coach Transfers: From the first day's meeting point of the group to the last day's dropping point of the tour.

• Entrance Fees: All entrance fees for the sightseeing places mentioned in the itinerary.

• Tour Manager Services: Services of the Tour Manager from the first day's meeting point to the last day's dropping point of the tour.

• Airfare: Cost of economy class return airfare from Mumbai / region (if specifically mentioned) for Airport to Airport Tours.

• Internal Airfare: Cost of any internal airfare if specified in the itinerary.

• Travel Insurance: Cost of Travel insurance up to 70 years of age for India Tours and World Tours (Except for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra).

• Tips: Driver Tips and Guide Tips as per the itinerary.

• City Tax: City Tax (if applicable) as per the itinerary.

• Complimentary: Complimentary Travel Essential Dasa Holidays Voucher.

• Transportation:

  • Cost of Rail or Airfare to and from the meeting and dropping place of the tour except for Airport to Airport Tours or as specifically mentioned in the tour itinerary.

  • Cost of any individual Airport / Railway station transfer.

  • Any private transfers taken to move from one place to another instead of the coach.

• Charges & Taxes:

  • Any Increase in the Airfare / Hotel tariff charges.

  • Any Increase in the fuel surcharge or any kind of taxes levied by the respective government or statutory bodies.

  • Service or Government taxes as applicable from time to time.

• Personal Expenses & Services:

  • Porterage (Coolie charges), laundry, wines & alcoholic beverages, mineral water (unless specified), telephone charges, shopping, all items of a personal nature, and also food and drinks not forming part of the group menus.

  • Extra stay pre/post tour.

  • Extra water bottle charges.

  • Extra photographs clicked other than group photographs.

  • Medicines required if any.

• Optional & Upgraded Items:

  • Cost of extension of the validity or deviation from the route of the tour in case of Airport to Airport tours.

  • Additional extra topping if taken.

  • If any activity/sightseeing is done twice.

  • Any add-on sightseeing/activities along with transfers if done other than mentioned in the tour program.

  • Fur coats/Jackets to visit snow points or any special attire required to visit any particular sightseeing place.

  • Any upgradation in the room category or airline class.

  • Premium seat charges.

• Unforeseen Circumstances:

  • Any extra expenses incurred for changing the route due to any unforeseen circumstances, force majeure instances, natural calamities, political disturbances, strikes, etc.

  • Extra cost incurred due to illness, accident, hospitalization or any individual unforeseen cost-incurring incidence.

• Specific Tour Exclusions:

  • In case of Pilgrimage tours, the cost of horseback, Doli, Helicopter (unless specifically mentioned), chopper, etc.

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