Hampi Tour: Boulders, Ruins & Badami–Pattadakal Temples (5 Days)
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- Duration
- 4 nights / 5 days
- Pickup → drop
- Hosapete (Hampi) → Hubballi
- Best time
- Oct – Feb
- Activity level
- 3/4 · Active
- Group size
- 1–12
Activity level 3 of 4: Active.3–5 hours on foot or cycling in the heat, boulder scrambling. Bouldering is optional.What the levels mean
- 1 · RelaxedSightseeing by car with short walks, under 2 hours on foot a day.All ages and fitness levels, including parents and young children.
- 2 · Light2–4 hours on foot a day, with stairs, uneven ground or some long drives.Anyone in normal health who can walk 30 minutes comfortably.
- 3 · Active4–6 hours of walking or a few long rough drives, some days at altitude.Regular walkers. Start walking 30–45 minutes a day a month before.
- 4 · ChallengingLong days, steep climbs or high altitude (above 4,000 m).Good fitness; check with your doctor if you have heart, lung or blood-pressure conditions.
Quick answer
A 5-day Hampi tour spends three nights in Hampi for the Vittala Temple, Royal Enclosure, coracle ride and optional bouldering, then drives north to Aihole, Pattadakal and the Badami caves. It costs from ₹19,500 per person, suits friends and solo travellers, and October to February is best.
Trip Overview
Hampi's boulder-strewn landscape holds the ruins of the Vijayanagara empire, one of India's great medieval capitals. You explore by cycle or e-rickshaw with a guide: the Royal Enclosure, Lotus Mahal and the stone chariot at Vittala Temple, with a coracle ride on the Tungabhadra and sunset from Matanga or Hemakuta Hill.
Day three moves to the Anegundi side for a beginner bouldering session and the climb to Anjanadri Hill. Then the road runs north through Aihole, the 'cradle of Indian temple architecture', Pattadakal's UNESCO temples and the sandstone cave temples of Badami.
- Stays included
- Meals included
- Transfers included
- Sightseeing included
Trip highlights
- Vijaya Vittala temple's stone chariot
- Sunset from Matanga or Hemakuta hill
- Coracle ride on the Tungabhadra
- Beginner bouldering with a local guide
- Anjanadri hill, the birthplace of Hanuman
- Aihole, Pattadakal and the Badami caves
Day by day
Itinerary
Hosapete (Hampi) → Hubballi · 4N/5D
5 days · tap a day to open or close it
- 1
Day 1Arrive in HampiHosapete → Hampi · 13 km+
Pickup at Hosapete station (overnight trains run from Bengaluru). Afternoon at the Virupaksha Temple and Hampi Bazaar, then sunset on Hemakuta Hill.
- Virupaksha
- Hampi Bazaar
- Hemakuta sunset
Boutique stay, Hampi D
- 2
Day 2Royal Hampi+
By cycle or e-rickshaw with a guide: the Royal Enclosure, Lotus Mahal, Elephant Stables, Queen's Bath and the stepped tank. Afternoon at the Vijaya Vittala Temple and a coracle ride on the river.
- Royal Enclosure
- Lotus Mahal
- Vittala Temple
- Coracle ride
Boutique stay, Hampi B · D
- 3
Day 3Anegundi side and bouldering+
A morning bouldering session with a local instructor (all levels), then climb Anjanadri Hill (575 steps) and laze at Sanapur Lake.
- Bouldering
- Anjanadri Hill
- Sanapur Lake
Boutique stay, Hampi B · D
- 4
Day 4Hampi to Badami via Aihole and PattadakalHampi → Aihole → Pattadakal → Badami · 170 km · 4.5 hrs+
Drive north to Aihole, the 'cradle of Indian temple architecture', and Pattadakal's UNESCO group of Chalukya temples. Evening in Badami.
- Aihole
- Pattadakal
Hotel, Badami B · D
- 5
Day 5Badami caves, trip endsBadami → Hubballi · 105 km · 2.5 hrs+
The four cave temples above Agastya Lake and the Bhutanatha temples at sunrise, then drive to Hubballi airport or station.
- Badami caves
- Bhutanatha temples
Trip ends B
Meals: B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner. Drive times are typical and exclude stops.
What's included
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
- 4 nights in boutique stays and hotels
- Daily breakfast and dinner
- Private cab from Hosapete to Hubballi, plus cycles or e-rickshaw in Hampi
- Licensed guide in Hampi and Pattadakal
- Coracle ride and a beginner bouldering session
Not Included
- ✕ Flights or trains to the start point and from the end point
- ✕ Monument, temple-darshan and camera fees unless listed
- ✕ Lunches unless listed, tips, laundry and personal expenses
- ✕ 5% GST (added to the final quote)
- ✕ Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
Before you go
Good to Know
- Hampi is hot from March to May. Start early and rest in the afternoons.
- Coracle rides stop when the river is high in the monsoon.
- The Vittala Temple has a battery-car shuttle from the parking area.
Packing list
Things to Pack
- Comfortable walking shoes you can slip off at temples
- Scarf or stole to cover shoulders/head
- Sunglasses, cap and sunscreen
- Reusable water bottle
- Power bank
- ID: Aadhaar or passport and visa
- Grippy shoes for bouldering
- Hat and 2 L water capacity
Places on this trip
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Karnataka
5 packages · from ₹12,500
Explore Karnataka →Karnataka
Hampi's boulders, Mysuru's palace and Coorg's coffee.
Karnataka spans the ruins of the Vijayanagara empire at Hampi, the Chalukya cave temples of Badami and Pattadakal, the palace city of Mysuru and the misty coffee estates of Coorg and Chikmagalur.
- Best time
- October to February for Hampi and Badami
- Ideal trip
- 5 days for Hampi and Badami; 5 days for Mysuru and Coorg
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How much does the Hampi Tour cost?+
The Hampi Tour starts from ₹19,500 per person on twin sharing, land only: stays, private transport, guides and the meals listed. The exact price depends on your dates, hotel category and group size, so send your dates for a written quote.
What is the best time to take the Hampi Tour?+
The best time is Oct – Feb. Closures, festivals and seasonal notes are listed under Good to Know on this page.
How many days does the Hampi Tour take?+
It runs 5 days and 4 nights from Hosapete (Hampi) to Hubballi. We can add or remove nights to suit your time.
Is the Hampi Tour suitable for groups of friends?+
Yes. It is one of our Friends trips, rated activity level 3 of 4 (Active). 3–5 hours on foot or cycling in the heat, boulder scrambling. Bouldering is optional.
Can we start from Goa or Bengaluru?+
Yes. Goa is 7–8 hours by road; from Bengaluru, take the overnight train to Hosapete.
Is bouldering safe for beginners?+
Yes. Instructors use crash pads and choose short routes for first-timers. It's optional.
Is Hampi good for solo travellers?+
Very. It's one of India's most relaxed backpacker towns, and our guide is with you for the main sites.
Can I change the itinerary?+
Yes. Dates, hotels, pace and stops can all be changed; we'll re-quote.
Do I pay anything to enquire?+
No. You'll get a written plan and quote first. Payment only happens after you approve it.
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