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North Karnataka — Hampi · Badami · Bijapur
5 days through the greatest empires of the Deccan — the Vijayanagara ruins of Hampi, the Chalukya cave temples of Badami, the UNESCO masterpieces at Pattadakal, the ancient cradle of Indian architecture at Aihole, and the Adil Shahi grandeur of Bijapur.
🏛️ Hampi UNESCO
🗿 Stone Chariot
🕌 Badami Caves
⛩️ Pattadakal UNESCO
🏺 Aihole
🕌 Gol Gumbaz
🙏 Kudala Sangama
4 Nights
Duration
5 Days
Itinerary
Every Thu
Departures
₹6,930
From / person
🏛️Hampi
UNESCO
UNESCO
🗿Stone
Chariot
Chariot
🕌Badami
Cave Temples
Cave Temples
⛩️Pattadakal
UNESCO
UNESCO
🏺Aihole
🕌Gol Gumbaz
Bijapur
Bijapur
Tour at a glance
Duration
4 Nights · 5 Days
Starts & ends
Yeshwanthpura, Bengaluru
Price from
₹6,930 per person
Transport
AC Deluxe Coach
Frequency
Every Thursday
Departure
10:00 PM (overnight)
UNESCO Sites
Hampi + Pattadakal
Guide
Professional multilingual
Senior discount
20% off on transport
LTC facility
✓ Available
Booking fee
Zero via Padaki
Returns
Day 5 — 6:00 AM Bengaluru
What makes this tour special
Hampi — a UNESCO World Heritage Site (1986) and one of the most extraordinary archaeological landscapes in the world. Over 500 monuments spread across 26 sq km include the Virupaksha Temple, Vijaya Vittala Stone Chariot, Lotus Mahal and Elephant Stables of the great Vijayanagara Empire
Badami Cave Temples — four rock-cut cave temples carved in the 6th–7th century by the Badami Chalukyas, showcasing some of the finest early Dravidian and Nagara sculpture in India. Aihole is called the cradle of Indian temple architecture with 125+ temples built between 450–1100 CE
Pattadakal — a UNESCO World Heritage Site (1987) featuring a remarkable group of 8th-century Chalukya temples that uniquely blend North (Nagara) and South (Dravidian) Indian architectural styles. The Mallikarjuna and Virupaksha temples here are masterpieces of early medieval Indian architecture
Gol Gumbaz, Bijapur — the mausoleum of Mohammed Adil Shah with the world's second-largest dome (44m diameter), its famous Whispering Gallery, and a collection of Adil Shahi monuments including Ibrahim Roza, Bara Kaman, Jamia Masjid and the massive Malik-e-Maidan cannon
Departure schedule
Pickup point
KSTDC Counter, BMTC Yeshwanthpura, Bengaluru
Departure time
10:00 PM (overnight)
Frequency
Every Thursday
Night halts
Bus (N1) · Hospet (N2) · Bijapur (N3) · Bus (N4)
Contact
+91 97315 56663
Returns
Day 5 — 6:00 AM Bengaluru
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Overnight departure from Bengaluru
10:00 PMDeparture from KSTDC Booking Counter, BMTC Bus Stand, Yeshwanthpura, Bengaluru. Overnight AC Deluxe Coach journey to Hospet / Hampi. Report 15 minutes before departure
Day 2Hampi UNESCO Monuments (Full Day) · Vijaya Vittala · Tungabhadra Dam — Halt Hospet
6:00–8:00 AMArrive at Hotel Mayura Vijayanagara, Hospet. Freshup and breakfast
8:00 AM–1:30 PMHampi Sightseeing — UNESCO World Heritage Zone: Virupaksha Temple (still-active 7th century temple), Kadale Kalu Ganesha, Sasive Kalu Ganesha, Krishna Temple, Lakshmi Narasimha monolith (6.7m), Badavi Linga, Sister Stones, Underground Shiva Temple, Mint House, Lotus Mahal (exquisite Indo-Islamic architecture), Elephant Stables, Hazara Rama Temple, Palace Area, Mahanavami Dibba, Queen's Bath
1:30–2:30 PMLunch at Hotel Mayura Bhuvaneshwari, Hampi
2:30–4:00 PMVijaya Vittala Temple complex — the most magnificent structure at Hampi, featuring the iconic Stone Chariot (appears on the Rs 50 note), King's Balance, Purandara Mantapa, and Old Bridge Pillars on the Tungabhadra River
5:00–8:00 PMTungabhadra Dam Garden and Musical Fountain — the evening light-and-music fountain show at the beautiful garden around the TB Dam
8:15 PMNight halt at Hospet — Hotel Mayura Vijayanagara or Similar
Day 3Banashankari · Badami Cave Temples · Mahakuta · Pattadakal UNESCO · Aihole — Halt Bijapur
5:30 AMDeparture from Hospet to Badami (≈ 130 km)
8:00–8:30 AMBreakfast on the way
10:30–11:00 AMDarshan of Banashankari Temple — an ancient and revered Shakti temple near Badami, dedicated to Goddess Banashankari, set beside the Haridra Theertha tank
11:15 AM–12:15 PMBadami Cave Temples — four remarkable rock-cut cave temples carved in the 6th–7th century by the Badami Chalukyas into a red sandstone cliff overlooking Agasthya Lake. The caves feature exquisite sculptures of Vishnu, Shiva, Jain Tirthankaras and intricate ceiling art
12:30–1:15 PMLunch at Hotel Mayura Chalukya, Badami
1:45–2:15 PMVisit Mahakuteshwara Temple, Mahakuta — a beautiful early Chalukya temple complex with a sacred tank and a cluster of shrines dating to the 6th–7th century
2:45–3:45 PMPattadakal Temples (UNESCO World Heritage 1987) — a magnificent group of 8th-century Chalukya temples uniquely blending North and South Indian styles. The Mallikarjuna and Virupaksha temples are the largest and most ornate; the complex also includes the Papanatha Temple and several smaller shrines
4:15–5:00 PMAihole — Durgadagudi and other temples — the cradle of Indian temple architecture, with 125+ temples and monuments built between 450–1100 CE. The Durga Temple (a Buddhist-style apsidal temple) and Lad Khan Temple are among the most important early temple structures in India
8:00 PMArrive at Bijapur (Vijayapura). Night halt at Hotel Mayura Adilshahi or Similar
Day 4Bijapur Heritage · Gol Gumbaz · Kudala Sangama · Departure for Bengaluru
6:00–8:00 AMBreakfast at hotel. Then Bijapur Heritage Circuit:
8:00 AM–1:30 PMGol Gumbaz — mausoleum of Mohammed Adil Shah with the world's second-largest dome (44m diameter) and the famous Whispering Gallery. Jamia Masjid — the largest mosque in Karnataka. Ibrahim Roza — elegant mausoleum that inspired the Taj Mahal's design. Malik-e-Maidan (Big Cannon) — the world's largest medieval cannon (55 tonnes). Upari Burj — watchtower with panoramic views. Bara Kaman — the unfinished 12-arched mausoleum
1:30–2:15 PMLunch at Almatti (on the way)
3:15–4:15 PMKudalasangameshwara Temple and Basavanna Samadhi, Kudala Sangama — where the Ghataprabha and Malaprabha rivers meet. The birthplace and samadhi of saint-poet Basavanna, founder of the Lingayat tradition in the 12th century. A major Veerashaiva pilgrimage site
4:30–5:00 PMVisit Anubhava Mantapa — the sacred gathering place where Basavanna and the Vachana saints held their philosophical meetings in the 12th century
8:30–9:30 PMDinner at Hotel Mayura TB Dam. Departure for Bengaluru. Overnight return journey
Day 5Return to Bengaluru
6:00 AMArrival at Bengaluru. Tour ends at KSTDC Booking Counter, Yeshwanthpura. Four days through the greatest empires of the Deccan — Vijayanagara, Badami Chalukya, and Adil Shahi
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Inclusions & exclusions
AC Deluxe Coach transportation
2 nights hotel accommodation (Hospet + Bijapur)
Lunch at Mayura Bhuvaneshwari Hampi (Day 2)
Lunch at Mayura Chalukya Badami (Day 3)
Lunch at Almatti + Dinner at Mayura TB Dam (Day 4)
Professional multilingual guide
GST included · LTC facility · 20% senior discount
Breakfast and other meals (own cost)
ASI monument entry tickets (Hampi, Pattadakal, Aihole, Badami, Bijapur)
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1 person / room
₹9,850
per person · incl. GST
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2 persons / room
₹7,370
per person · incl. GST
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3 persons / room
₹6,930
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* Includes 2-night hotel + meals as mentioned + transportation + guide + GST. ASI entry tickets and other meals are additional.
Senior citizens (60+) receive a 20% discount on transportation. Carry valid age proof at the time of booking.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the KSTDC North Karnataka Hampi Badami Bijapur tour cover?
Day 2: Full day Hampi UNESCO monuments (Virupaksha Temple, Lotus Mahal, Elephant Stables, Hazara Rama, Stone Chariot at Vijaya Vittala Temple) + Tungabhadra Dam. Day 3: Banashankari Temple, Badami Cave Temples, Mahakuta, Pattadakal UNESCO, Aihole. Day 4: Bijapur (Gol Gumbaz, Jamia Masjid, Ibrahim Roza, Big Cannon), Kudala Sangama, Anubhava Mantapa. Returns Bengaluru 6 AM Day 5.
Is Hampi a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
Yes. The Group of Monuments at Hampi was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986. Hampi was the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire (14th–16th century). The 500+ monuments spread over 26 sq km include temples, royal pavilions, market streets and water structures — some of the most spectacular ruins in India.
Are Pattadakal and Aihole UNESCO Heritage Sites?
Pattadakal is a UNESCO World Heritage Site (1987), featuring 8th-century Chalukya temples that uniquely blend North and South Indian temple styles. Aihole (called the "cradle of Indian temple architecture") has 125+ temples from 450–1100 CE and is of equal historical significance, though listed under the broader Chalukya zone.
What is the Vijaya Vittala Stone Chariot?
The Stone Chariot at Hampi is a granite chariot shrine built in the 15th century at the Vijaya Vittala Temple complex. It is one of the most iconic monuments of India, appearing on the Rs 50 currency note. The chariot's stone wheels were once able to rotate on their axles.
What is Gol Gumbaz in Bijapur?
Gol Gumbaz is the mausoleum of Sultan Mohammed Adil Shah (1626–1656) in Bijapur. It has the world's second-largest dome (44m diameter, after St. Peter's Basilica in Rome) and is famous for its Whispering Gallery — a circular gallery 3m wide where even a whisper echoes clearly across the entire dome.
Are some meals included in this tour?
Yes. The KSTDC itinerary includes lunch at Mayura Bhuvaneshwari Hampi (Day 2), lunch at Mayura Chalukya Badami (Day 3), and lunch at Almatti + dinner at Mayura TB Dam (Day 4). Breakfast on all days and other meals are at own cost.
What is the price of this North Karnataka heritage tour?
₹9,850 (single), ₹7,370 (double), ₹6,930 (triple) per person. All include GST.
When does this tour depart?
Every Thursday at 10:00 PM from KSTDC Booking Counter, BMTC Bus Stand, Yeshwanthpura, Bengaluru.
Are ASI monument entry tickets included?
No. Entry tickets to ASI monuments at Hampi, Pattadakal, Aihole, Badami and Bijapur are at the traveller's own cost. The guide will advise on ticketing at each site.
Is there a senior citizen discount?
Yes. Senior citizens (60+) receive a 20% discount on transportation. Carry valid age proof at booking.
What is Kudala Sangama?
Kudala Sangama is where the Ghataprabha and Malaprabha rivers meet. It is the birthplace and samadhi of Basavanna (1131–1167 CE), the philosopher-saint who founded the Lingayat tradition and the Anubhava Mantapa — a spiritual parliament where saints discussed philosophy regardless of caste or gender.
How do I book through Padaki Travel Desk?
Call or WhatsApp +91 97315 56663 or email muralidhar@karnatakatravelguide.in. Same KSTDC price, zero booking fee, instant confirmation.
Important notes
GST inclusive in all fares. Management may cancel if fewer than 15 seats are booked. Children above 5 years charged full fare; below 5 no seat allotted (age proof required). Report 15 minutes before 10:00 PM. Bus will not wait. Smoking and alcohol strictly prohibited. Tipping strictly prohibited. Carry sufficient cash for ASI entry tickets at all UNESCO monuments.
Cancellation policy
More than 48 hours before departure10% deducted
Between 48 and 24 hours before departure25% deducted
Within 24 hours of departureNo refund
Ticket transferabilityNon-transferable
Terms & conditions
- 1.KSTDC is not liable for cancellations due to breakdown or events beyond management control. A proportionate refund applies if no alternate arrangement is made.
- 2.For all booking, cancellation or modification queries contact Padaki Travel Desk: +91 97315 56663 / muralidhar@karnatakatravelguide.in.
- 3.Tickets are not transferable to another person.
- 4.Management is not responsible for loss of luggage or personal belongings during the tour.
- 5.Management reserves the right to cancel the trip if fewer than 15 seats are booked. A full refund will be provided in such cases.
- 6.Children above 5 years of age are charged full fare. Children below 5 years are not allotted a separate seat. Valid age proof must be produced at the time of booking.
- 7.Passengers must report 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time. The bus will not wait for late arrivals under any circumstances.
- 8.Smoking and consumption of alcohol are strictly prohibited inside the coach throughout the journey.
- 9.Tipping the guide, driver, or any KSTDC staff member is strictly prohibited. All staff are paid by KSTDC.
- 10.Package tariff covers accommodation, selected meals as per itinerary, and transportation. ASI entry tickets, other meals, and personal expenses are borne by the tourist. Senior citizens (60+): 20% discount on transportation. LTC available for State, Central Government and PSU employees.
Why book through Padaki Travel Desk?
Authorised KSTDC travel agents — same official price, with personal service.
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Instant booking confirmation — no waiting. Your seat is secured immediately.
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Senior citizen discount automatically applied — just carry age proof on travel day.
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