THE WONDER THAT IS HAMPI
Description
Hampi, a UNESCO world heritage site with nearly 1600 monuments of significance, was the power centre of India's most significant medieval Hindu kingdom and among the world's wealthiest regions in the 16th century. Portuguese and Arab writers speak of riches and a grandeur not seen elsewhere during its heydays. Over two days, we will explore the most exciting and majestic monuments and temples.
Day One: Depart at 6:30 am from Bangalore, and after a sumptuous breakfast enroute, arrive in Hampi. Check in to your hotel and post lunch, we begin our exploration. Sites include the Royal Enclosure, Queen's Bath, Hazara Rama Temple, and Manyavanta Raghunatha Temple Sunset Point. Dinner is at your hotel.
Day Two: Vijaya Vittala temple and Bazaar precinct. After that, we explore the Elephants Stables, The Zenena area with the Lotus Mahal, Virupaksha temple, Hemakuta hill, Sasivekalu Ganapathi, Lakshmi Narasimha statue, etc. Post lunch, drive to Bangalore and, if time permits, explore Chitradurga Fort.
Tour info
Included
• Accommodation for one night on twin sharing basis in a comfortable Hotel.
• Transport in air-conditioned vehicle.
• • Passionate Expert Guide
• • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
• • Entrance fees to all the monuments
• • Breakfast on day 2
• • Two half litre bottles of mineral water per day.
• • GST and Local Taxes
• • Toll taxes, Driver allowance, parking fee, fuel charges and interstate taxes
Excluded
Personal shopping
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Gratuities
Camera and video charges if any
Travel insurance against any eventuality
Meals that are not mentioned
Things to know
CANCELLATION POLICY
If you cancel at least 7 days (s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 days (s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 days (s) of the scheduled departure, ther...
If you cancel at least 7 days (s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 days (s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 days (s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
Rescheduling: Will be strictly subject to availability
PRICING
Prices shown on Hidden Gems Tours website are per person unless otherwise stated. Prices are subject to change until the booking has been confirmed. Unless otherwise specified, prices do not include any local taxes, charges, or fees.
Prices shown on Hidden Gems Tours website are per person unless otherwise stated. Prices are subject to change until the booking has been confirmed. Unless otherwise specified, prices do not include any local taxes, charges, or fees.
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