6 Days road trip
Hampi, Badami, Aihole & Pattadakal
The ruins of the Vijayanagara capital at Hampi with Anegundi and Tungabhadra Dam, plus the Chalukyan cave and stone temples of Badami, Aihole and Pattadakal and Gol Gumbaz at Vijayapura.
- Duration6 Days
- DistanceApprox. 1,700 km round trip
- Suggested vehiclesSUV or Tempo Traveller
Route
- Nashik
- Vijayapura
- Aihole
- Pattadakal
- Badami
- Hampi
- Anegundi
- Hosapete
- Nashik
Trip plan
Day 1 — Nashik to Vijayapura
Long drive to Vijayapura (Bijapur) via Ahmednagar and Solapur; evening at Gol Gumbaz.
Day 2 — Aihole & Pattadakal to Badami
Ibrahim Rauza in the morning, then the early temples of Aihole and the UNESCO-listed group at Pattadakal; overnight at Badami.
Day 3 — Badami to Hampi
Badami cave temples and Agastya Lake, then drive to Hampi for sunset on Hemakuta Hill.
Day 4 — Hampi
Virupaksha Temple, Vijaya Vittala Temple and its stone chariot, Hampi Bazaar, Lotus Mahal, the Elephant Stables and the Queen's Bath.
Day 5 — Anegundi & Tungabhadra Dam
Coracle ride across the Tungabhadra, Anjanadri Hill and Anegundi village, then Tungabhadra Dam at Hosapete.
Day 6 — Hampi to Nashik
The drive home to Nashik.
Good to know: October to February is the best time — Hampi gets very hot by midday. The ruins are spread out, so wear comfortable shoes; a local guide makes the Vijayanagara sites come alive.
Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle of your choice — sedan to 26-seater
- Experienced, verified driver who knows the route
- Pick-up and drop at your doorstep in Nashik
- Travel at your own pace — stop wherever you like
Not included
- Hotel stay and meals — we provide the vehicle and driver only
- Toll, parking and state entry permit charges
- Temple darshan, monument entry and ropeway tickets
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