Hampi is an ancient village located in the Indian state of Karnataka, known for its rich history, stunning ruins, and unique landscapes. It was once the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire, which flourished in South India during the 14th to 16th centuries. Hampi is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, attracting thousands of visitors each year for its historical significance and beautiful surroundings.
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Historical Significance: Hampi was a thriving metropolis during the height of the Vijayanagara Empire, known for its grand temples, palaces, markets, and intricate sculptures. The city was famous for its wealth, military power, and cultural achievements.
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Architectural Marvels: The ruins of Hampi feature a mix of religious, military, and civil architecture. The most famous sites are Virupaksha Temple, Vittala Temple, Hazara Rama Temple, Lotus Mahal, Boulder-Strewn Landscape, Monolithic Structures like Lakshmi Narasimha and the Badavi Linga, Royal Enclosure, Rivers and Temples, Hampi Bazaar etc.
The best time to visit Hampi is during the cooler months from October to March. The weather is pleasant, making it ideal for exploring the ruins.
Gokarna : With its pristine beaches and breathtaking landscapes, Gokarna is a Hindu pilgrimage town in Karnataka and a newly found hub for beach lovers. It's famous for the Mahabaleshwar Temple (AtmaLinga) of Lord Shiva. The out-of-town beaches like Kudle beach & OM Beach are a different contrast to life inside the town.
Murudeshwar : A town in Uttara Kannada famous for the world's second tallest Shiva statue, the town lies on the coast of the Arabian Sea and is also famous for the Murudeshwara Temple, Gopura & the Beach.
Honnavar : The Sharavathi Kandla Mangrove Boardwalk is a scenic trail in the Honnavar region which allows the visitors to explore the lush mangrove forests and witness the diverse flora and fauna of the area.
Yana Caves : One of the finest creations of nature, located in Kumta with alluring and mysterious look. Pitch black in color, the cave is formed of karst limestone, well-known for its unique structure and pattern of formation.
- North Hampi : Coracle Ride, Cliff Jumping, Sanapur Lake, Anjanadri Hills
- South Hampi : Vijaya-Vitthala Temple, Virupaksh Temple, Lotus Mahal, Pushkarni, Laxmi Narsimha Temple, Royal Enclosures, Elephant Stable, Hazar Rama Temple, Queens Bath, Hippie Market etc.
- Yana Caves : Bhairaveshwara Shikhar and Mohini Shikhar
- Gokarna : Mahabaleshwar Temple, Gokarna Market, Om Beach / Kudle Beach
- Murudeshwar : Shiva Temple, Murudeshwar Beach, Tallest Gopura & Arabian Sea View.
- Honnavar : Mangrove Forest Board-Walk,Honnavar Boating
- Mirjan Fort (If time permits)
- 2:00 PM : Departure from Mumbai (Borivali-Andheri-Sion-Thane-Kalyan)
- 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)
- Overnight Bus Journey towards Hospet
- Reach Hospet
- Freshen up & Have Breakfast
- Relax for sometime after the long journey
- Head towards Sanapur Lake
- Enjoy 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 VijayaVitthal 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.
- Have authentic South Indian Lunch
- Explore Virupaksha Temple, Pushkarni, Hemkunta hills and other ruins of Hampi
- Start the Journey towards Yellapur
- Have Dinner on the way
- Hotel Check in and rest for the day
- Have Breakfast, Freshen-up & Visit Yana Caves
- Head towards Om Beach/Kuddle Beach
- Have Lunch
- Enjoy sunset from the Beach
- Cafe hopping in the evening
- Seek bleesings from the Mahabaleshwar Temple
- Have Dinner on the way to hotel
- Hotel Check in, Rest for the day
- Early Morning hotel check out.
- Head towards Murudeshwar
- Have delightful South-Indian breakfast, followed by the blessings at Murudeshwar Temple.
- After that explore Honnavar - Mangrove Boardwalk and Boating.
- Have Lunch
- Explore the Mirjan Fort.
- After thoroughly exploring these picturesque destinations, we will start our return journey back towards Pune/Mumbai.
- On the way we halt for Dinner.
- Back to Pune (08am) and Mumbai (12pm) with lots of memories.
December 2024
- 13 Dec (8.00pm) - 18 Dec (07.00am)
- 20 Dec (8.00pm) - 25 Dec (07.00am)
- 21 Dec (8.00pm) - 26 Dec (07.00am)
- 24 Dec (8.00pm) - 29 Dec (07.00am)
- 25 Dec (8.00pm) - 30 Dec (07.00am)
- 27 Dec (8.00pm) - 01 Jan (07.00am)
- 28 Dec-(8.00pm) - 02 Jan (07.00am)
January 2025
- 03 Jan (8.00pm) - 08 Jan (07.00am)
- 10 Jan (8.00pm) - 15 Jan (07.00am)
- 17 Jan (8.00pm) - 22 Jan (07.00am)
- 24 Jan (8.00pm) - 29 Jan (07.00am)
- 31 Jan (8.00pm) - 05 Feb (07.00am)
- Hospet to Gokarna : Rs.9999/-
- Pune To Pune (Non-AC Seater Bus) : Rs.11,499/-
- Pune To Pune (AC-Pushback TT) : Rs.12,499/-
- Mumbai to Mumbai (Non-AC Seater Bus) : Rs.12,499/-
- Mumbai to Mumbai (AC-Pushback Seater TT) : Rs.13,499/-
- Pune AC-Sleeper/Non-AC Sleeper Bus : Rs.16499/-
- Mumbai AC-Sleeper/Non-AC Sleeper Bus : Rs.17,499/-
ADD ON
- Dual Sharing Room : 3000/- per couple
- Single Sharing Room : 5000/- per person
- AC Rooms : 500/- per stay
Note : The tour cost for Diwali/Christmas/New Year/Long Weekends may vary compared to regular Packages (approx 500-1000 Rs extra from regular batches)
What is included in the tour
- Travel by Private AC+ Pushback Bus/Non-AC Seater Bus/Sleeper Bus as per your Package.
- Hotel Accomodation (On 4/6 Sharing Basis Non-AC Hotel rooms)
- South Indian delicacies throughout the trip (4 Breakfasts & 4 Meals)
- All Entry tickets/tolls/parking charges
- Coracle Ride Charges
- Basic First Aid
What is NOT included in the tour
- Any kind of cost which is not mentioned in the inclusion
- Any kind of extra meal/soft drink/lime water/mineral water ordered for personal consumption.
- Other 4 meals, so that you can enjoy local authentic food as per your taste.
- Honnavar Boating Charges and Cliff Jumping charges are excluded.
- Any expenses incurred due to unforeseen & unavoidable circumstances like roadblocks, Climate change, bad weather, accidents, medical evacuations etc are excluded.
- 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.
- 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)
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.