Hire a Licensed Guide for Fullday Hampi visit with own transport

4.8 (6 reviews) 7–8 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

This tour is ideal for those who have their own transport and just need professional guiding service to visit Hampi in one day. You will be accompanied by a Govt. licensed Guide. The visits mentioned in this product can be revised to suit the tastes of the customers. The guide will also suggest a nice place to stop for lunch as per your convenience. Overall, he will ensure a wholesome experience taking into account Visitors interests, time and energies. Also please note the following on this tour: The guide will join you at the first visit and leave you at the last visit; One place in your vehicle to be made available to him; Entry fee, parking fee and shoe-keeping fee to be borne by the visitors;

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At a glance

Duration: 7–8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Bangalore and Beyond

Ages: Adults (5–75 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Only Guiding service

Not included

Not included: Virupaksha temple - Rs.20 per person to be paid directly by the client
Not included: Vijaya Vittala temple - Rs. 30 per person (Indian) & Rs.600 per person (non-Indian passport holder)
Not included: Lotus Mahal & Elephant stables - Rs. 30/person (Indian) & Rs.600/person (non-Indian passport holder)
Not included: Tip/gratuity to the guide
Not included: All Fees and Taxes

Itinerary

Sasivekalu Ganesha Temple

30 min

This huge monolithic statue of Lord Ganesh stands at the foothills of Hemakuta. The name Sasivekalu Ganesha literally means 'Mustard seed Ganesha'. This name was probably given since the fingers on the feet of Ganesh's statue looks like spherical grains and someone referred to them as Sasive kalu. Most people do not go and see the back of this Ganesh where there is a mysterious lady carved out...
Hemakuta Hill Temple Complex

30 min

After visiting Ganesh statue, we climb the Hemakuta hill (about 100 steps) from the top of which stunning landscapes of Hampi open all around us. We pass by temples, boulders, gateways, stone carvings, pre-Vijayanagara temples etc. before climbing down on the other side towards Virupaksha temple.
Stop 3

30 min Admission not included

This is the biggest living temple in Hampi with Hemakuta hill on one side and Tungabadra river on the other side. The Raja gopura, ancient Kitchen area, kalyana mantapa, an elephant blessing the devotees, a huge temple tank outside the north gate, a pin-hole camera with inverted temple tower image, etc are some the visulas that this temple is famous for..
Hampi Coracle Ride

1 h 30 min Admission not included

From Virupaksha we walk through the ancient Hampi Bazaar towards Matanga hill. From there we walk along the banks of the river Tungabhadra appreciating the landscapes apart from the religious and secular architecture on the way. It is about one hour walk up to Vittala temple. We also have the option of doing a Coracle ride in the Tungabhadra river for about 15 minutes.
Vijaya Vittala Temple

45 min Admission not included

This temple houses the best features of Vijayanagara architecture including the iconic Stone Chariot.
Queen's Bath

30 min

A very ornate bath built for the royal ladies during Vijayanagar regime. Looking very sedate on the outside, the inner architecture is quite mesmerizing. The meaning of what meant Royal Luxury of the 16th century kind can be better understood here.
Stop 7

45 min

This is part of the King's enclosure which is in total ruins. It is here that the world famous Dasara procession has its origin. The ruins in this block incude - Mahanavami dibba with a profusion of scultptures all around and a fabulous view from the top, an ancient King's court, the ruins of a palace, stone aqua ducts which brought water from the the nearby tank once upon a time, ruins of servant quarters, remains of water bodies, a secret underground meeting place, and above all, a stunning water tank which takes your breath away!
Stop 8

30 min

As the name suggests, there are 100s of Ramayana stories exquisitely carved on the walls of the temple. This is the only temple found in the Royal Enclosure whih was frequented by the King of the day back in 16th century when it was built.
Lotus Mahal

30 min Admission not included

Lotus mahal which is enclosed in the Zenana is a must-see in Hampi. This beautiful day-time palace was built by the King to let his consorts spend the day here. Imagine a hot day with cool and perfumed water being sprayed by the pipes in the ceiling! This was the cooling effect employed to keep the queens relaxed during the day.
Stop 10

30 min Admission not included

Nowhere in the world perhaps would you see stables built for Royal Elephants in Stone! Such was the royal treatment given to the Royal Elephants during that time! The facade of these 11 stables is picture-perfect!
Stop 11

30 min

Lakshmi Narasimha Statue is a jaw-dropping, awe-inspiring work in Hampi. See it to believe it! Badavi Linga beside that is among the top 10 Shiva Lingas of the country.
Malyavanta Raghunathaswamy Temple - Fatik Shilla

one hour

Sunset view from the top of this hill is one of the most alluring visuals that can stay in your memory for a long time.