KSTDC Package — Marketed by Padaki Travel Desk
Mantralaya · TB Dam · Hampi
4 days of pilgrimage and heritage — seek blessings at the sacred living samadhi of Sri Raghavendra Swamy at Mantralaya, then spend a full day among the breathtaking UNESCO ruins of the Vijayanagara Empire at Hampi, including the iconic Stone Chariot.
🙏 Mantralaya🕌 Raghavendra Swamy🏛️ Hampi UNESCO🗿 Stone Chariot💧 Tungabhadra Dam
3 Nights
Duration
4 Days
Itinerary
Every Fri
Departures
₹5,410
From / person
🙏Mantralaya
Brindavana
Brindavana
🏛️Hampi
UNESCO
UNESCO
🗿Stone
Chariot
Chariot
💧Tungabhadra
Dam
Dam
Tour at a glance
Duration
3 Nights · 4 Days
Starts & ends
Yeshwanthpura, Bengaluru
Price from
₹5,410 per person
Transport
AC Deluxe Coach
Frequency
Every Friday
Departure
8:00 PM (overnight)
Hotels
Mantralaya freshup + Hospet (1N)
Guide
Professional multilingual
Senior discount
20% off on transport
LTC facility
✓ Available
Booking fee
Zero via Padaki
Returns
Day 4 — Morning Bengaluru
About this tour
This 4-day KSTDC pilgrimage and heritage tour from Bangalore covers Mantralaya and Hampi by AC Deluxe Coach — darshan of Sri Raghavendra Swamy Brindavana at Mantralaya, followed by Hampi's UNESCO World Heritage monuments and the Tungabhadra Dam Musical Fountain.
Day 2 is devoted to Sri Raghavendra Swamy Brindavana at Mantralaya in Andhra Pradesh — one of the most sacred Madhwa Vaishnava pilgrimage sites in South India. Day 3 is a full day at Hampi UNESCO — Virupaksha Temple, Vijaya Vittala Stone Chariot, Vittala Temple complex, Lotus Mahal and the Tungabhadra Dam Musical Fountain in the evening.
Departs every Wednesday at 8:00 PM from Yeshwanthpura, Bengaluru. Returns Day 4 at 6:00 AM.
Departure schedule
Pickup point
KSTDC Counter, BMTC Yeshwanthpura, Bengaluru
Departure time
8:00 PM (overnight)
Frequency
Every Friday
Hotels
Mantralaya (freshup) + Hotel Mayura Vijayanagar, Hospet (1N)
Contact
+91 97315 56663
Returns
Day 4 — Morning Bengaluru
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Overnight departure from Bengaluru
8:00 PMDeparture from KSTDC Booking Counter, BMTC Bus Stand, Yeshwanthpura, Bengaluru. Overnight AC Deluxe Coach to Mantralaya, Andhra Pradesh. Report 15 minutes before departure
Day 2Mantralaya — Sri Raghavendra Swamy Darshan — Halt Hospet
5:30 AMArrive at Mantralaya (Andhra Pradesh). Check-in at Hotel Satyaum Residency for freshup
Sri Raghavendra Swamy Brindavana, Mantralaya — Sacred Madhwa Vaishnava Shrine
5:30–9:30 AMSri Raghavendra Swamy Brindavana, Mantralaya — darshan of the sacred living samadhi of the 17th-century Madhwa saint. The Brindavana (samadhi) is believed to be a "living" presence. The temple, built on the banks of the Tungabhadra River, draws thousands of devoted pilgrims daily
9:30 AMDeparture from Mantralaya to Hospet (≈ 100 km)
5:00 PMArrival and night halt at Hospet. Hotel Mayura Vijayanagar (KSTDC) or similar
Day 3Full day Hampi UNESCO · Vijaya Vittala · TB Dam Musical Fountain — Halt Hospet
Hampi UNESCO World Heritage Zone — Vijayanagara Empire Ruins
8:00 AM–1:30 PMHampi Sightseeing — UNESCO World Heritage Zone: Virupaksha Temple (7th century, still active), Kadale Kalu Ganesha, Sasive Kalu Ganesha, Lakshmi Narasimha (6.7m monolith), Badavi Linga, Underground Temple, Lotus Mahal, Elephant Stables, Hazara Rama Temple, Palace Area, Mahanavami Dibba, Queen's Bath
1:30–2:30 PMLunch at Hotel Mayura Bhuvaneshwari, Hampi (own cost)
2:30–4:00 PMArchaeological Museum at Kamalapura — extensive Vijayanagara-era sculptures, coins, inscriptions and weapons. Then Vijaya Vittala Temple — the iconic Stone Chariot (Garuda Ratha), King's Balance, Purandara Mantapa, Old Bridge Pillars
Tungabhadra Dam — Musical Fountain & Garden
4:30–6:00 PMTungabhadra Dam Garden and Musical Fountain show
8:15–9:30 PMDinner at Hotel Mayura Vijayanagara, TB Dam (own cost)
Day 4Return to Bengaluru
9:30 PM (previous night)Departure from Hospet for Bengaluru overnight
MorningTour ends at KSTDC Head Office, Bengaluru
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Night 1 — Bus (Bengaluru → Mantralaya)
KSTDC AC Deluxe Coach
Overnight journey
Night 2 — Hospet
Hotel Mayura Vijayanagar or Similar, Hospet
Near Hampi, Vijayanagara district
Night 3 — Bus (Hospet → Bengaluru)
KSTDC AC Deluxe Coach
Overnight return journey
Inclusions & exclusions
AC Deluxe Coach transportation
1 night hotel accommodation (Hospet)
Professional multilingual guide
GST included in ticket fare
LTC facility for govt. employees
20% senior citizen discount
All meals (own cost)
ASI monument entry tickets at Hampi
Personal & shopping expenses
Tour pricing
Single
1 person / room
₹7,640
per person · incl. GST
Solo rate
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Double
2 persons / room
₹5,830
per person · incl. GST
Save ₹1,810
Triple
3 persons / room
₹5,410
per person · incl. GST
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Room type
No. of travellers
Estimated total cost
2 persons × ₹5,830 (Double)
₹11,660
* Includes 1-night hotel accommodation + transportation + guide + GST. Meals and entry tickets 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 this tour cover?
Day 2: Mantralaya Sri Raghavendra Swamy Brindavana darshan, halt Hospet. Day 3: Full day Hampi UNESCO (Virupaksha, Lotus Mahal, Stone Chariot), Archaeological Museum, Tungabhadra Dam Musical Fountain. Day 4: Morning return Bengaluru.
What is Mantralaya?
Mantralaya is the sacred living samadhi of Sri Raghavendra Swamy (1595–1671), a revered Madhwa Vaishnava saint. Located on the banks of the Tungabhadra in Andhra Pradesh, the samadhi (Brindavana) is believed to be a living divine presence. It is one of the most visited Madhwa pilgrimage sites.
What is the Stone Chariot at Hampi?
The Stone Chariot (Garuda Ratha) at the Vijaya Vittala Temple complex is a 15th-century granite chariot shrine, one of India's most iconic monuments. It appears on the Rs 50 note. The chariot's stone wheels once rotated.
What is the price?
₹7,640 (single), ₹5,830 (double), ₹5,410 (triple). All include GST.
When does this depart?
Every Friday at 8:00 PM from KSTDC Counter, BMTC Yeshwanthpura, Bengaluru.
Are meals included?
No. All meals at own cost. Lunch is available at Hotel Mayura Bhuvaneshwari Hampi and dinner at Hotel Mayura Vijayanagara TB Dam.
Does this KSTDC tour include Mantralaya?
Yes. Sri Raghavendra Swamy Brindavana at Mantralaya is visited on Day 2 morning — one of the most sacred Madhwa Vaishnava pilgrimage sites, where the saint Sri Raghavendra Swamy entered brindavana (living samadhi) in 1671.
Is Hampi on this tour?
Yes. Day 3 is a full day at Hampi UNESCO World Heritage Zone — Virupaksha Temple, Vijaya Vittala Stone Chariot, Vittala Temple complex, Lotus Mahal, Queen's Bath and Hazara Rama Temple.
Does this tour include Vijaya Vittala Stone Chariot?
Yes. The iconic Stone Chariot at Vijaya Vittala Temple is visited on Day 3 as part of the full Hampi UNESCO circuit — one of the most recognisable monuments of the Vijayanagara Empire.
Is Tungabhadra Dam on this tour?
Yes. Tungabhadra Dam Musical Fountain show is visited on Day 3 evening — a spectacular coloured light and music fountain at the garden next to the dam.
What is special about Mantralaya on this tour?
Mantralaya is in Andhra Pradesh on the banks of the Tungabhadra River — Sri Raghavendra Swamy, the 16th-century saint and philosopher, is believed to be still alive in a state of samadhi in the brindavana. It is one of the most visited pilgrimage sites in South India.
Important notes
GST inclusive. Management may cancel if fewer than 15 seats. Report 15 minutes before 8:00 PM. Bus will not wait. Hampi ASI entry tickets at own cost. Smoking, alcohol and tipping strictly prohibited.
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 and transportation only. Food, entry tickets, and all personal expenses are borne by the tourist. Senior citizens (60+) are eligible for a 20% discount on transportation. LTC facility is available for State Government, Central Government, and PSU employees.
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