Backpacking trip to Hampi

This package does not include the bus travel to Hospet, but it is highly recommended that you board a bus from Mumbai to Hospet. A typical bus journey usually begins at Mumbai in the evening and arrives at Hampi in the morning. You'll spend the night in the bus, so do carry dry snacks, a bottle of water, and a light shawl or jacket for the night. Overnight in transit.

Overnight in bus.

You will board a 17:00 hrs bus from Mumbai for an overnight journey. Carry light snacks, a small water bottle and a light shawl or jacket so you'll be comfortable during the night.

You will meet the rest of your backpacking group at Hospet and board a local bus at 10:00 hrs to Hampi. It's a short ride of about 25 mins, and you'll be checking into your homestay in no time. You can freshen up and then set out to explore Hampi. Today you'll do some sightseeing around Hampi, from Virupaksha temple and the ghats, to a spectacular sunset from Mantanga Hill. After a stroll by the Tungabhadra river, you will head back. Overnight at Hampi in homestay.

Overnight in homestay.

You'll get to Hospet by about 09:00 hrs, and will be transferred to your homestay in Hampi. The homestay is neat and clean, and will be on twin or triple sharing basis. Breakfast is included today, but you'll be free to order and pay for your own lunch and dinner at one of the local cafes or restaurants.

Today you'll board vehicles to Badami. It's about 3 hours away, and you'll stop en route to see Pattadakal, a world heritage site with a colony of 10 temples that represent the Chalukaya architecture, dating back to 450 A.D. You will also visit the Aihole and discover the stone inscriptions and prehistoric edifices. At Badami, you'll explore the enormous caves, and see the splendid carvings of the earliest Hindu, Jain and Buddhist temples. You will return to Hampi after that. Overnight at Hampi in homestay.

Overnight in homestay.

You will spend the day exploring Hampi today, and will return to your homestay for the night.

Cross the river to Anegundi, set amidst sandstone hills and tranquil lakes, and check into a homestay about 5 kms away from the river. You will head out to get cycles and ride through the paddy fields and grasslands. You'll spend the morning riding through quiet roads and trails, and then stop for lunch. After that, you'll hop into coracles for a boat ride through the green waters of the river. You'll end the evening with a short hike and watch the sun setting over the rocky landscape from Anjani Parvat, the birthplace of Lord Hanuman. Overnight at Hampi in homestay.

Overnight in homestay.

Today you check out of your Hampi homestay, and head to Anegundi. You'll be staying at a homestay near a paddy field tonight. After spending a lazy day exploring the river on a coracle, you'll come back to your homestay for the night.

It's your last day in Hampi today, and you won't be wasting a moment. You'll visit the famous Vitthala temple, Durga temple and the magnificent stone chariot, and wander about the peaceful gardens of the Queen’s Palace. In the evening, you will head back to Hospet where you can board an overnight bus to Mumbai. Although not included in the package, it is highly recommended that you take the bus back to Mumbai. Overnight in transit.

Overnight in bus.

Today you'll spend the day out, exploring the ruins of Hampi, and then return to Hospet in time to catch your bus back to Mumbai. Do make sure you pick up any snacks or water that you might need on the bus.

You will reach Mumbai by 11:00 hours in the morning. Trip ends here.

Trip ends today.

You will arrive in Mumbai by 11:00 hours in the morning. Trip ends here.