Holiday in Heritage Tour – Karnataka
Overview
A carefully paced 5-day journey through Karnataka's greatest heritage sites — from the seven-fold ramparts of Chitradurga Fort through the ruined Vijayanagara capital at Hampi to the rock-cut sanctuaries of Badami, Pattadakal and Aihole — the cradle of Indian temple architecture.
Day-wise Itinerary
- 1
Mysore → Chitradurga
Pickup from Mysore and drive to Chitradurga. Visit Chitradurga Fort, the Chandravalli archaeological site and nearby temples. Overnight stay at Chitradurga.
- 2
Chitradurga → Hampi
After breakfast, drive to Hampi. Visit Virupaksha Temple, Hampi Bazaar, Hemakuta Hill, the Ganesha monuments, Krishna Temple, Lakshmi Narasimha and Badavilinga. Overnight stay at Hampi.
- 3
Hampi → Badami
Explore Vittala Temple with the iconic Stone Chariot, Lotus Mahal, Elephant Stables, Queen's Bath and the Royal Enclosure. Proceed to Badami for overnight stay.
- 4
Badami → Pattadakal → Aihole → Badami
After breakfast, visit the Badami Cave Temples, Agastya Lake and Bhutanatha Temple. Continue to Pattadakal and Aihole to explore the UNESCO-listed group of monuments. Return to Badami for overnight stay.
- 5
Badami → Mysore
After breakfast, drive back to Mysore for drop-off.
Hotel Details
| Location | Hotel | Nights |
|---|---|---|
| Chitradurga | 3-Star Hotel / Similar | 1 Night |
| Hampi | 3-Star Hotel / Similar | 1 Night |
| Badami | 3-Star Hotel / Similar | 2 Nights |
Inclusions
- 4 Nights' accommodation in 3-star hotels (1N Chitradurga + 1N Hampi + 2N Badami)
- Daily breakfast at the hotel
- A/c Toyota Innova for the entire 5-day tour (Mysore–Mysore)
- All applicable parking, toll, fuel and driver allowances
- All applicable taxes
Exclusions
- Airfare / Flight Tickets
- Train fare
- Bus fare
- Lunch and dinner
- Monument and temple entry tickets
- Guide charges
- Personal expenses — laundry, tips, mineral water, telephone
- Anything not specifically mentioned in inclusions
Suitable For
Best Season
Booking Policy
- 45 or more days before departure — 40% advance
- Between 44 to 30 days before departure — 60% advance
- Between 29 to 10 days before departure — 100% advance
Cancellation Policy
- 30 or more days before departure — 50% refund
- Between 29 to 10 days before departure — no refund
Notes
- Hotel check-in 2:00 PM, check-out 11:00 AM. Subject to availability.
- Rooms and hotels listed are indicative — alternates of similar standard may be arranged.
- Rates are valid for Indian nationals only and may change during peak season, long weekends and festivals.
- Fuel, tax or government levy increases will be charged at actuals.
- Anoop Holidays acts as a booking and coordination agent and is not liable for delays, cancellations or losses caused by airlines, hotels, weather or force majeure.
