Panjim Trip Overview
Goa to Hampi private extension tour will begin with pick up from your hotel in Goa. Hampi is famous for its ruins belonging to the erstwhile medieval Hindu kingdom of Vijaynagar and it is a World Heritage site. The temples of Hampi, its monolithic sculptures and monuments are example of excellent workmanship. The Hindu style of architecture found at Hampi reflects the splendor of the Vijaynagar Empire. The rugged landscape adds to the historic ambiance of this site. Package tour is combined with inclusion of accommodation with breakfast, transport by AC vehicle, local guide during sightseeing & monuments entrances.
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Duration: 3 days
Starts: Panjim, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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Goa to Hampi private extension tour will begin with pick up from your hotel in Goa. Hampi is famous for its ruins belonging to the erstwhile medieval Hindu kingdom of Vijaynagar and it is a World Heritage site. The temples of Hampi, its monolithic sculptures and monuments are example of excellent workmanship. The Hindu style of architecture found at Hampi reflects the splendor of the Vijaynagar Empire. The rugged landscape adds to the historic ambiance of this site. Package tour is combined with inclusion of accommodation with breakfast, transport by AC vehicle, local guide during sightseeing & monuments entrances.
Itinerary
Day 1: Goa – Gadag – Lakkundi – Hampi (340kms/ 7hrs approx)
Stop At: Hampi, Hampi, Bellary District, Karnataka
Pick up from your hotel in Goa and drive to Hampi. Enroute 100kms before reaching Hampi 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. Continue drive to Hampi check in at hotel. Rest time free and easy to relax.
Duration: 3 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 2: Hampi
Stop At: Hampi, Hampi, Bellary District, Karnataka
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. 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.
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. 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: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 3: Hampi – Goa (340kms/ 7hrs approx)
Pass By: Goa, Goa
Breakfast at hotel drive to Goa and drop off to your hotel or airport in Goa.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
