What does the KSTDC North Karnataka Hampi Badami Bijapur tour cover?

Day 2: Full day Hampi — Virupaksha Temple, Kadale Kalu Ganesha, Sasive Kalu Ganesha, Krishna Temple, Lakshmi Narasimha, Badavi Linga, Underground Temple, Lotus Mahal, Elephant Stables, Hazara Rama Temple, Palace Area, Mahanavami Dibba, Queen's Bath, Vijaya Vittala Temple (Stone Chariot), Tungabhadra Dam. Day 3: Banashankari Temple, Badami Cave Temples, Mahakuta, Pattadakal, Aihole. Day 4: Bijapur (Gol Gumbaz, Jamia Masjid, Ibrahim Roza, Big Cannon, Upari Burj, Bara Kaman), 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), one of the greatest empires in Indian history. The 500+ monuments spread over 26 sq km include temples, royal pavilions, market streets and water structures.

Are Pattadakal and Aihole also UNESCO sites?

Pattadakal is a UNESCO World Heritage Site (inscribed 1987), featuring a remarkable group of 8th-century Chalukya temples combining North and South Indian architectural styles. Aihole (the cradle of Indian temple architecture) and Badami are part of the same Chalukya archaeological zone, though not individually inscribed, they are of equal historical significance with 125+ temples and monuments.

What is the Vijaya Vittala Stone Chariot?

The Stone Chariot at the Vijaya Vittala Temple in Hampi is a magnificent granite chariot shrine (actually a temple on a chariot-shaped base) built in the 15th century. It is one of the most iconic images of India and appears on the Rs 50 currency note. The chariot's stone wheels were once able to rotate.

What is Gol Gumbaz in Bijapur?

Gol Gumbaz is the mausoleum of Mohammed Adil Shah (1627–1656) in Bijapur (Vijayapura). It has the world's second-largest dome (44m diameter, surpassed only by St. Peter's Basilica in Rome) and is famous for its Whispering Gallery — a circular gallery where even a whisper can be heard across the dome.

What is Kudala Sangama?

Kudalasangama (meaning meeting of rivers) is where the Ghataprabha and Malaprabha rivers join. It is the birthplace and samadhi of the 12th-century saint-poet Basavanna, the founder of the Lingayat tradition. The Kudalasangameshwara Temple here is a major pilgrimage site for Veerashaivas.

What is the price of this North Karnataka heritage tour?

Rs 9,850 (single), Rs 7,370 (double), Rs 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.

Lunch at Hotel Mayura Bhuvaneshwari Hampi (Day 2) and lunch at Hotel Mayura Chalukya Badami (Day 3) and lunch at Almatti (Day 4) and dinner at Hotel Mayura TB Dam (Day 4) are included in the itinerary. Other meals are at own cost.

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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

🗿Stone
Chariot

🕌Badami
Cave Temples

⛩️Pattadakal
UNESCO

🏺Aihole

🕌Gol Gumbaz
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

About this tour

This 5-day KSTDC heritage tour from Bangalore covers Hampi, Hospet, Badami, Pattadakal, Aihole and Bijapur by AC Deluxe Coach — two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in a single journey through North Karnataka's ancient capitals.

Day 2 is a full day at Hampi UNESCO monuments — Virupaksha Temple, Vijaya Vittala complex with the iconic Stone Chariot, Lotus Mahal and Tungabhadra Dam Musical Fountain. Day 3 covers Banashankari Temple, Badami Cave Temples, Mahakuteshwara, Pattadakal UNESCO and Aihole. Day 4 visits Bijapur's Gol Gumbaz, Ibrahim Rauza, Bara Kaman and Kudala Sangama.

Departs every Thursday at 10:00 PM from Yeshwanthpura, Bengaluru. Returns Day 5 at 6:00 AM.

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

Hampi UNESCO World Heritage Zone — Capital of the Vijayanagara Empire

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

Tungabhadra Dam — Musical Fountain & Garden

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

Badami Cave Temples — Chalukya Rock-Cut Architecture (6th Century)

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

Pattadakal UNESCO — Chalukya Coronation Capital (World Heritage 1987)

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

Aihole — Cradle of Indian Temple Architecture (450–1100 AD)

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

Gol Gumbaz, Bijapur — World's Second Largest Dome

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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Accommodation

Night 1 — Bus (Bengaluru → Hospet)

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Overnight journey

Night 2 — Hospet

Hotel Mayura Vijayanagara or Similar

KSTDC property near Hampi, Vijayanagara district

Night 3 — Bijapur (Vijayapura)

Hotel Mayura Adilshahi or Similar

KSTDC property in Bijapur

Night 4 — Bus (Bijapur → Bengaluru)

KSTDC AC Deluxe Coach

Overnight return journey

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)

Personal & shopping expenses

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Frequently asked questions

Does this KSTDC tour include Hampi?

Yes. Day 2 is a full day at Hampi UNESCO World Heritage Zone — Virupaksha Temple, Vijaya Vittala Stone Chariot, Lotus Mahal, Queen's Bath and the Tungabhadra Dam Musical Fountain.

Is the Stone Chariot at Hampi on this tour?

Yes. The iconic Vijaya Vittala Stone Chariot is visited on Day 2 as part of the Vijaya Vittala Temple complex — one of the finest examples of Vijayanagara architecture.

Does this tour cover Badami Cave Temples?

Yes. Badami Cave Temples are visited on Day 3 morning — four rock-cut Hindu and Jain temples carved into sandstone cliffs above Agastya Lake, dating to the 6th century Chalukya era.

Is Pattadakal on this tour?

Yes. Pattadakal UNESCO World Heritage Site is visited on Day 3 afternoon — the Chalukya coronation capital with 10 temples representing both North and South Indian architectural styles, designated in 1987.

Does this tour cover Aihole?

Yes. Aihole is visited on Day 3 afternoon — known as the cradle of Indian temple architecture with over 125 temples built between 450 and 1100 AD.

Is Gol Gumbaz Bijapur included?

Yes. Gol Gumbaz is the centrepiece of Day 4 — the mausoleum of Mohammed Adil Shah with the world's second largest dome and the famous Whispering Gallery.

What UNESCO sites are on this tour?

Two UNESCO World Heritage Sites — Hampi (Vijayanagara ruins, 1986) on Day 2, and Pattadakal (Chalukya temples, 1987) on Day 3.

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.

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