Hubli-Dharwad Trip Overview
The tour will begin with pick up from Hubli airport. Explore Badami, Aihole & Pattadakal historic site of ancient and medieval era Buddhist, Hindu & Jain monuments built between 6th to 12th century CE by Chalukyas by cutting sandstone rocks. Then head to visit Hampi temples, monolithic sculptures & ruins an excellent example of workmanship belonging to the erstwhile medieval Hindu kingdom of Vijaynagar. Tour will end in Bangalore an imperial city with fort, palace & garden to explore. Our transport will remain on disposal at your service and can be used for going out for dinner and optional activities within the cities.
Additional Info
Duration: 7 days
Starts: Hubli-Dharwad, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Hubli-Dharwad, Karnataka, India
The tour will begin with pick up from Hubli airport. Explore Badami, Aihole & Pattadakal historic site of ancient and medieval era Buddhist, Hindu & Jain monuments built between 6th to 12th century CE by Chalukyas by cutting sandstone rocks. Then head to visit Hampi temples, monolithic sculptures & ruins an excellent example of workmanship belonging to the erstwhile medieval Hindu kingdom of Vijaynagar. Tour will end in Bangalore an imperial city with fort, palace & garden to explore. Our transport will remain on disposal at your service and can be used for going out for dinner and optional activities within the cities.
Itinerary
Day 1: Hubli – Badami (110kms/ 2hrs approx)
Stop At: Badami, Badami, Bagalkot District, Karnataka
Pick up from Hubli airport and drive to Badami check in at hotel.
Later visit Badami Caves Temples a complex of temples an example of Indian rock-cut architecture. Badami was the capital of the early Chalukyas, who ruled much of Karnataka in the 6th to 8th centuries. Badami Fort known for its beauty and rich history associated with Chalukyas and the Pallavas. Open Air Museum get a sense of the splendour of all three towns, visit a ‘natural’ National Museum in Badami. This is an area where the artisans tried out their art rock-cut steps, caves and incomplete idols tried out as a first draft are cordoned off here. Rest time free and easy to relax.
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 2: Badami
Stop At: Jaina Temple Pattadakal, Pattadakal-Badami Road, Pattadakal 587201 India
Breakfast at hotel excursion to visit Pattadakal & Aihole the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Pattadakal Temple Complex a complex of 7th and 8th century CE Hindu and Jain temples. Located on the west bank of the Malaprabha River a UNESCO World Heritage site build by Chalukya. The Hindu temples are generally dedicated to Shiva, but elements of Vaishnavism and Shaktism theology and legends are also featured. The friezes in the Hindu temples display various Vedic and Puranic concepts, depict stories from the Ramayana, the Mahabharata, the Bhagavata Purana, as well as elements of other Hindu texts, such as the Panchatantra and the Kiratarjuniya. The Jain temple is only dedicated to a single Jina. The most sophisticated temples, with complex friezes and a fusion of Northern and Southern styles, are found in the Papanatha and Virupaksha temples. The Virupaksha temple is an active house of Hindu worship.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Durga Temple, 2VCJ+7Q8, Aihole, Karnataka 587124, India
Durga Temple Aihole an example of southern (Dravidian) architectural type, with a later northern type superstructure imposed upon it-an incongruity apparent from the fact that the superstructure is a square structure clumsily fitted over an apsidal cella. Huchamalli Temple Aihole home to shrines of Lord Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma. It was built in the 7th century AD and is considered one of the earliest groups of temples in Aihole. The sanctum is inclusive of a pradakshinapatha and a Northern style rekhanagara tower; and contains lattices on the external walls. Another small temple that dates back to the 11th century AD is situated to the north of this temple. At this temple, the entrance hall in front of the sanctum was introduced for the first time.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Meguti Jain Temple, India, Karnataka, Aihole, Lamp
Meguti Jain Temple the distinction of being the only temple in Aihole which can clearly be traced back to 634 AD. Perched above a small hill, this temple, though incomplete, represents the early development of the Dravidian style of architecture. Built without mortar, the Meguti Jain Temple placed is on a raised platform with a flight of steps leading to the large, pillared mukhamandapa.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ravana Phadi, 2VCM+XM9, Aihole, Karnataka 587124, India
Ravanapadhi Cave temple Aihole the 6th century cave temple is dedicated to Shiva. A broken column lines up with the cave entrance, which opens to the southwest. The cave is dramatically recessed on a deep ledge, with free-standing shrines on either side.
Rest time free and easy to relax.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 3: Badami – Hampi (140kms/ 3hrs approx)
Stop At: Badami, Badami, Bagalkot District, Karnataka
Breakfast at hotel drive to Hampi. Enroute visit ruined temples at Gadag & Lakkundi. Trikuteshwara temple a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva had three lingas mounted on the same stone in the town of Gadag. There is a shrine dedicated to Saraswathi in this temple and it has carved columns. Lakkundi is full of ruined temples like Mallikarjuna, Virabhadra, Manikeshwara, Nanneshwara, Lakshminarayana, Someshwara, Nilakanteshwara and many more.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Hampi, Hampi, Bellary District, Karnataka
Continue drive to Hampi check in at hotel. Rest time free and easy to relax.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 4: Hampi
Stop At: Hazara Rama Temple, Near Zenana Enclosure And Lotus Mahal, Hampi India
Breakfast at hotel city tour of Hampi. Visit Royal enclosures an open air museum. Apart from giving the visitor a glimpse into what life was like under the Vijayanagara rulers, it also showcases the architectural excellence of the era and the level of destruction the city witnessed after the decline of the Vijayanagara kings. Hazara Rama Temple one of the prime attractions this site was used only for ceremonial processions and is renowned among devotees for its bas-relief sculptures that represent important events that occurred in Ramayana. It is one of the popular temples dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The walls of this temple are adorned with 15th century art work, such as carvings of elephants, horses, soldiers and dancing girls
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: King’s Balance, 8FRF+9M2, Hampi, Karnataka 583239, India
King’s Balance, remember all those fanciful tales of Kings weighing themselves with gems, rubies and gold? Well, it’s at Hampi where they seem to take on life with King’s Balance being one such pleasant affirmation. 5 meters tall and carved out of stone, King’s Balance appears like a lonesome archway left standing, but peer closely and you can spot the three loops on the beam where the balance must have hung.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: The Great Platform, Karnataka 583239, India
Mahanavami Dibba another popular attraction in Hampi, which was constructed by the King Krishnadevaraya after his win over Udayagiri (in present-day Orissa). This ancient site is the tallest structure in the Royal Enclosure of Hampi and can be easily observed from nearby places due to its height. Statue of Ugra Narasimha Temple a statue of Laxmi Narasimha carved out of a single block of stone.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Virupaksha Temple, Rambo, Hampi India
Virupaksha Temple this temple still in worship, known as ‘Shri Lokeswara-Maha-Sila-prasada’ was built by Lokamahadevi, the Queen of Vikaramaditya to commemorate her husband’s victory over the Pallavas of Kanchipuram. It closely resembles the Kailasanatha temple at Kanchipuram on plan and elevation and represents a fully developed and perfected stage of the Dravidian architecture
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Lotus Mahal, Sh 131, Hampi 583239 India
Vithala & Lotus Mahal a nice place with sufficient time greens and romantic ambience in zenana enclosure. The features of building is marvellous and splendid. Vithala Temple Complex a 16th century structure that is dedicated to the Lord Vishnu. It is a ‘must see’ site for all because of its beautiful, complex carvings and magnificent architecture, which is not matched by any other structure located here. This temple, situated on the southern bank of the Tungabhadra River, represents the original South Indian Dravidian temple architectural style.
Rest time free and easy to relax in your hotel.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 5: Hampi – Bangalore (350kms/ 7hrs approx)
Stop At: Bengaluru, Bengaluru, Bangalore District, Karnataka
Breakfast at hotel, drive to Bangalore. En route visit Chitradurg Fort. Built during the 17th and 18th century have gone through the hands of several rulers and undergone the transformation. But the fort was expanded during the rule of Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan. Within the fort are temples, masjid, storage for oil and grain and a citadel. The Hidimbeshwar temple situated within the fort is the oldest among the 20 temples and a ‘must see’ place. The temple is carved out of a rock and has the influence of the Dravidian culture. Continue drive to Bangalore check in at hotel. Rest time free and easy for personal activities relax.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 6: Bangalore
Stop At: Lal Bagh Main Road, Lal Bagh Main Rd, K.S. Garden, Raja Ram Mohanroy Extension, Sudhama Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Breakfast at hotel, city tour of Bangalore. Visit to Lal Bagh Garden Hyder Ali laid out this famous botanical garden and his son added horticultural wealth to them by importing trees and plants from several countries. The garden today houses over 1000 species of flora which include rare and enchanting collection of tropical plants, trees and herbs.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Bangalore Fort, Krishna Rajendra Rd, Bengaluru 560002 India
The Bangalore Fort built by Kempe Gowda and expanded by Tippu Sultan. Within its walls is the well preserved 16th century Ganapathi Temple. The Bangalore Palace was built by a Wodeyar king in 1887 on the 400 acre space. Inspired by the Windsor castle, this palace was built in the Tudor style, complete with Gothic windows, foiled windows, battlements and turrets.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Tippu Sultan Palace Road, Tippu Sultan Palace Rd, Chamrajpet, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560018, India
Tippu’s Summer Palace: The palace was first a mud-brick defense built by Kempegowda in 1537. Hyder Ali and his son Tipu Sultan later rebuilt it 1791. An inscription on the wooden screen describes the palace as the ‘abode of happiness’ Though the palace still has elegant teak pillars, most of the painted decorations have been destroyed.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Vidhana Soudha Layout, Kaveri Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560058, India
Also see the Government buildings Vidhana Soudha: This splendid neo-Dravidian granite building that dominates the northern boundary of the Cubbon Park is the home of the State Legislature and the Secretariat.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 7: Bangalore – departure
Stop At: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Breakfast at hotel. As per flight schedule transfer to airport to board flight for onward destination.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
