Hampi to Badami World Heritage Sites Tour Package – 3 Days

🌟 Tour Highlights

• Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Pattadakal
• Discover the ancient rock-cut Badami Cave Temples
• Visit the architectural masterpieces at Aihole
• Admire the iconic Virupaksha Temple
• See the sacred Mallikarjuna Temple
• Explore the historic Kashi Vishwanatha Temple
• Walk through the scenic Bhutanatha Group of Temples
• Visit the Chalukyan-era Archaeological Museum Badami
• Experience the spiritual aura of Banashankari Temple
• Explore the sacred Mahakuta Temple Complex

🏛️ Full Tour Description

Day 1: Hampi to Badami – Heritage Exploration

Depart from Hampi and travel to Badami by private air-conditioned vehicle. Upon arrival, check into your 3-star deluxe hotel and relax before beginning your heritage tour.

Badami Sightseeing:

• Badami Cave Temples: 6th–8th century sandstone cave temples dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu, and Jain Tirthankaras.
• Agastya Lake: Sacred water tank surrounded by historic temples and dramatic red sandstone cliffs.
• Bhutanatha Group of Temples: Lakeside temple complex offering stunning sunset views.
• Archaeological Museum: Displays rare Chalukyan sculptures, inscriptions, and artifacts.
• Sunset view from Upper Shivalaya or North Fort Cliffs.

Overnight stay in Badami.

Day 2: Pattadakal & Aihole – Cradle of Temple Architecture

After breakfast, proceed for a full-day excursion to the Chalukyan temple clusters.

Pattadakal (UNESCO World Heritage Site – 22 km from Badami)

A remarkable blend of Dravidian and Nagara architectural styles.

Major Temples:

• Virupaksha Temple
• Mallikarjuna Temple
• Kashi Vishwanatha Temple
• Jambulinga Temple

Aihole (12 km from Pattadakal)

Known as the “Cradle of Indian Temple Architecture,” featuring over 100 temples dating back to the 6th century.

Highlights:

• Durga Temple (apsidal design inspired by Buddhist chaitya halls)
• Lad Khan Temple
• Ravana Phadi Cave Temple

Return to Badami by evening. Overnight stay in Badami.

Day 3: Badami – Departure

After breakfast, check out from the hotel.

Optional Morning Visits:

• Banashankari Temple – Dedicated to Goddess Banashankari.
• Mahakuta Temple Complex – Sacred shrines with natural spring-fed water tank.

Transfer to Hubli or Hospet for onward journey by train or flight.

✅ Inclusions

• 2 Nights 3-Star Deluxe Hotel Accommodation (Single/Double/Triple Sharing)
• 2 Breakfasts & 2 Dinners at Hotel
• Private Professional English-Speaking Guide
• AC Private Car for Arrival, Departure & Sightseeing
• Monument Entrance Fees
• 2 Mineral Water Bottles per Person per Day
• All Fuel, Toll & Parking Charges
• All Applicable Taxes

❌ Exclusions

• Personal expenses
• Meals not mentioned in the itinerary