Day 1: Goa - Gadag - Lakkundi - Hampi (340kms)

Begin your day with breakfast at the hotel in Goa. Meet your driver, and embark on a scenic drive to Hampi. Enroute, visit Gadag and explore the magnificent Trikuteshwara Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, featuring three lingas mounted on the same stone. Continue to Lakkundi, known for its ruined temples such as Mallikarjuna, Virabhadra, Manikeshwara, Nanneshwara, Lakshminarayana, Someshwara, Nilakanteshwara, and more. Afterward, resume your drive to Hampi and check-in at the hotel.

Day 2: Hampi

After breakfast, embark on a full day city tour of Hampi, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore the remarkable architectural and historical treasures of this ancient city. Visit the awe-inspiring Virupaksha Temple, the iconic Vittala Temple with its stone chariot, the magnificent Lotus Mahal, the grand Elephant Stables, the Hazara Rama Temple with its intricate carvings, and many other notable sites. Immerse yourself in the rich history and cultural heritage of Hampi.

Day 3: Hampi - Vijayapura (220kms)

Enjoy a delicious breakfast at the hotel and then drive to Vijayapura (formerly Bijapur). Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel and take some rest. Later, embark on a city tour of Vijayapura. Explore the majestic Vijayapura Fort, housing a collection of historical monuments from the Adil Shahi dynasty. Visit the impressive structures within the fort, including the Asar Mahal, Bara Kaman, Gol Gumbaz, Jama Masjid, Malik-e-Maidan, Mehtar Mahal, and Ibrahims Rouza. Marvel at the architectural brilliance and historical significance of these landmarks.

Day 4: Vijayapura - Badami (120kms)

After breakfast, drive to Badami, a town renowned for its ancient cave temples and rock-cut architecture. Check-in at the hotel and proceed for an excursion to Aihole, a historical site known for its collection of over 125 Chalukyan temples and monuments. Explore notable structures like the Durga Temple, Lad Khan Temple, Ravanaphadi Cave Temples, Huchimalli Temple, Meganagudi Group, Gowda Temple, and Huchappayyagudi Temple. Continue to Pattadakal, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and marvel at the Hindu and Jain temple complexes, including the Virupaksha Temple, Jain temple, Papanatha temple, Galaganath temple, and Sangameshwara temple. Also, visit the Badami Cave Temples, Badami Fort perched on a cliff, and the serene Agastya Lake surrounded by red sandstone temples.

Day 5: Badami - Goa (250kms)

Have breakfast at the hotel and then start your drive back to Goa. Upon reaching Goa, you will be dropped off at your hotel or the Goa airport, marking the end of your enriching journey.

- Assistance on arrival at airport.

- 4 Nights' accommodation in selected price category hotels.

- Daily breakfast at hotels.

- Private AC car/van for airport transfers, sightseeing, and excursions as per the program.

- English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program.

- Monument entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.

- Bottled drinking water in car.

- Government taxes.

Hotels used or similar for 4 nights accommodation

Hampi x 2 nights
3* - Krishna Palace/ Kishkinda Heritage Resort
4* - Heritage Resort / Royal Orchid Central Keerti
5* - Hyatt Place/ Hampi Boulders

Bijapur x 1 nights
3*/4*/5* - The Fern Residency/ Sun Hotel

Badami x 1 nights
3* - Rajsangam Hotel/ The Heritage Resort
4* / 5* - Badami Court/ Krishna Heritage

Note: Thre are nbo 5 star hotels in Badami & Bijapur.

- Any flight tickets.

- Camera charges at monuments if any.

- Meals other than mentioned in the inclusions.

- Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc. 

- Gratuities and optional activities.

- Anything not mentioned in inclusions.