Private Custom Tour: Hampi & Hospet Sightseeing with Guide

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Hampi, Stone Chariot — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Lotus Mahal Hampi — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Hampi and Hospet are small cities, which are of great importance and has historical and cultural significance. Hampi is an ancient village in the south Indian state of Karnataka. It’s dotted with numerous ruined temple complexes from the Vijayanagara Empire. After exploring Hapmi, travel to Hospet which is approximately half hour drive. You can visit the Tungabhadra Dam which is a multipurpose dams as it helps in generation of electricity, irrigation of land, prevention and control of floods etc. It has become a picnic or tourist spot over the years.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: Delhi Airport Service

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–11 years) · Adults (12–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Local guide
Included: Bottled water
Included: Private tour
Included: Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Camera charges at monuments
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Food and drinks

Itinerary

Virupaksha Temple

30 min

Also known as the Pampapathi temple, it is the most famous temple in Hampi and dates back to the 7th century. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva and has beautifully carved walls, each telling a mythological story. The temple houses a shrine for Virupaksha and another for Sage Vidyaranya. Virupaksha Temple is an important shrine for worshippers of Lord Shiva. It is located on the south banks of Tungabhadra. The Temple, ever since its inception in 7th Century AD has never had a non-functional day, making it one of the oldest temples in an uninterrupted run in India.
TungaBhadra Dam

30 min

The high masonary dam is about 590 metres long and 49 metres high. The reservoir has a storage capacity of 1, 32,559 million cubic feet of water spread over an area of 379 Sq. km.
Hampi

30 min

Hampi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, owing to the ancient temples, forts and other monuments here. Hampi was the capital of the Vijayanagar Empire around 1500 AD, and by some accounts, the second largest city in the world at that time. Over the next centuries it fell out of importance, and now there lie ruins of a lot of temples and other structures spread out over a vast area. The terrain around Hampi is as mysterious as the ruins itself - the city is surrounded by boulders of different sizes, and you can climb to the top of them with a little effort to get a stunning view of the entire city and the geography. It is located on the banks of the Tungabhadra River. Famous for its massive, beautifully carved temples, Hampi tells the stories of its existing structures. Many a visitor climb atop the Matangaparvata and get a glimpse of Hampi and its environs. The way the city was built with temples and bazaars is exemplary in itself. On the North banks of the river Tungabhadra is the first capital of the Vijayanagar Empire, Anegundi, the temples and stories abound, which will help one to get a better understanding of the local heritage.
Vijaya Vittala Temple

30 min

The Vithala Temple dates back to the 16th century. The main gate has an impressive arch with carvings, and opens in a large courtyard which has the famous stone chariot in the center. The famous stone chariot, which has become an iconic symbol of the architecture of Hampi, is located inside the premises of this temple. The main temple is located just behind the chariot and has beautiful carvings. There are also several other smaller temples inside the courtyard, all of which are definitely worth a visit. The carvings on the walls/pillars of these structures depict various gods in different forms.
Lotus Mahal

30 min

This visually appealing structure has two levels, with open pavilions at the bottom and balconies above. An elegant example of the fusion of the Hindu and Muslim style of architecture, the Mahal (Palace) derives its name from its beautiful, geometrically arranged cusped arches that resemble the petals of a lotus flower opening to the sun.
Kadalekalu Ganesha

30 min

Purchase various artefacts available at Virupaksha Bazaar. This bazaar is facing the Virupaksha temple and hence is also known as the Virupaksha Bazaar. You can buy handicrafts, musical instruments, leather products and much more.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Rocky Meadows Resort Hampi
Leo Comforts River Side
Archana Palace
Hakuna Matata Inn
Mowgli's Cafe Hampi & Guest House
Leo Wooden Resort
Navyya's
Capital O 41723 Shree International
White Sand Hampi
Vijayanagara Home Stay
Hotel Ananya Comfortss
Hotel Genx Inn

and 82 more pickup points

We provide pick up from & drop at any Hotel / Vacation rental / Guest house in Hampi city location.

Using your ticket

If you will not be arriving at your destination within the specified reconfirmation period, please reconfirm with the local service provider prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly.
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Contact info: Mobile +91-9810311292 or email [email protected]

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.