Hubli-Dharwad Trip Overview
The great historic sites of Hampi, Badami & Goa Beach Tour will begin with pick up from Hubli airport. Explore Hampi temples, monolithic sculptures & ruins an excellent example of workmanship belonging to the erstwhile medieval Hindu kingdom of Vijaynagar. And 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. Your will visit all monuments of tourist interest in each cities with a local English speaking tour guide. Accommodation with breakfast, monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary are well included in package price.
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Duration: 8 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 great historic sites of Hampi, Badami & Goa Beach Tour will begin with pick up from Hubli airport. Explore Hampi temples, monolithic sculptures & ruins an excellent example of workmanship belonging to the erstwhile medieval Hindu kingdom of Vijaynagar. And 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. Your will visit all monuments of tourist interest in each cities with a local English speaking tour guide. Accommodation with breakfast, monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary are well included in package price.
Itinerary
Day 1: Hubli – Gadag – Lakkundi – Hampi (180kms/ 4hrs approx)
Stop At: Trikuteshwara Temple, Gadag Village, Gadag India
Pick up from Hubli airport and 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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Lakkundi, Lakkundi, Gadag District, Karnataka
Lakkundi is full of ruined temples like Mallikarjuna, Virabhadra, Manikeshwara, Nanneshwara, Lakshminarayana, Someshwara, Nilakanteshwara and many more.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Hampi, Hampi, Bellary District, Karnataka
Continue drive to Hampi check in at hotel. Rest time free and easy to relax.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 2: Hampi
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. 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: Hazara Rama Temple, Near Zenana Enclosure And Lotus Mahal, Hampi India
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 girl
Duration: 1 hour
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. 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: 30 minutes
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 3: Hampi – Badami (140kms/ 3hrs approx)
Pass By: Badami, Badami, Bagalkot District, Karnataka
Breakfast at hotel drive to Badami check in at hotel.
Stop At: Badami Cave Temples, Badami India
Later city tour 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.
Duration: 3 hours
Pass By: Badami, Badami, Bagalkot District, Karnataka
Rest time free and easy to relax.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 4: Badami
Pass By: Badami, Badami, Bagalkot District, Karnataka
Breakfast at hotel excursion to visit Pattadakal & Aihole the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Stop At: Group of Monuments in Pattadakal, Pattadakal India
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: 3 hours
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: 2 hours
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. 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 in your hotel.
Duration: 1 minute
Pass By: Badami, Badami, Bagalkot District, Karnataka
Rest time free and easy to relax.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 5: Badami – Goa (250kms/ 5hrs approx)
Pass By: Goa, Goa
Breakfast at hotel drive to Goa check in at hotel. Rest time free and easy to relax.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 6: Goa
Stop At: Basilica of Bom Jesus, Old Goa Road, Goa Velha 403402 India
Breakfast at hotel, city tour of Goa. Visit North Goa Churches Basilica Of Bom Jesus A World Heritage Site, Preserved body of St. Francis Xavier constructed around 1695. The Basilica of Bom Jesus is famous for the preserved mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier. Se Cathedral Largest church in Asia, giant bells and exquisite architecture. Se Cathedral of Goa is dedicated to St. Catherine of Alexandria. Church of St. Francis of Assisi A stunning and charming building, architecture has a combination of Hindu and Christian elements.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Church of St. Francis of Assissi, Off National Highway 4 Nr. Archaeological Museum, Old Goa 403110 India
The Church of St. Francis of Assisi of Goa was built during 1517-1521 AD. Church of St Augustine Ruins 46 meter high tower, the church was built in 1602 with the combined efforts of 12 Augustinians. They also built a convent besides the church. Church of Marry Immaculate Conception one of the most famous landmarks of Goa. This church is supposed to be one of the earliest churches to be constructed in Goa.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Fort Aguada Beach, Aguada India
The Aguada Fort built by the Portuguese commands the mouth of the Mondovi River and on the fort stands a 4-storey Portuguese lighthouse and the oldest of its kind in Asia. Shree Manguesh Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located on a hillock surrounded by lush green hills. Though small, it has an air of distinctive elegance. Its lofty white tower at the entrance is a countryside landmark. Shree Mahalsa A short distance away from the Shri Mangueshi temple, the deity worshiped here is an attribute to Vishnu.
Rest time free and easy to relax. Overnight at resort.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at resort.
Day 7: Goa
Stop At: Goa, Goa
Breakfast at hotel. Day free and easy to relax on the beach and personal activities.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 8: Goa – Departure
Stop At: Goa, Goa
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.
