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Karnataka end-to-end — Badami's cave temples, Hampi's ruins and the Malabar coast.
A full sweep of Karnataka: Badami's rock-cut cave temples, the UNESCO sites of Pattadakal and Hampi, Jog Falls, Murudeshwar's coastal Shiva temple, and a ferry ride to the basalt shores of St. Mary's Island.
Arrive at Airport/Railway station, proceed to the hotel. Hubli, also known as Hubballi, is a historical twin city with Dharwad in Karnataka, India, known for its vibrant culture, commercial activities, and industrial hub, with roots tracing back to the ancient Chalukya dynasty. After fresh up visit unkal lake sunset (if time permits).
In Morning proceed to Badami – formerly known as Vatapi, it was the regal capital of Badami Chalukyas. Today we visit three small towns of Karnataka: Badami, Aihole, and Patadakallu, which are also UNESCO sites famous for many temple complexes of Hindu and Dravidian architectural styles. Morning, we explore Badami caves – a Hindu and Jain temple complex. These temples are carved out of soft sandstone and supported by stone columns and brackets. Get astonished by the various intricate stone carvings at these temples. Later proceed to Aihole to explore various temple remains. It is a tranquil village situated on the Malaprabha River’s banks and referred to as the 'cradle of Hindu / Dravidian temple architecture'. Travel to Pattadakal to witness the impressive series of temples including the masterpiece 'The Temple of Virupaksa' built by Queen Loka Mahadevi to commemorate her husband's victory.
Explore Hampi - a medieval Hindu Kingdom of Vijaynagar and also a UNESCO site. Hampi originally known as Pampa-kshetra was the Capital of Vijaynagar. Millions of tourists visit Hampi to see the temples, its monolithic sculptures, and monuments for their excellent workmanship. Visit monuments like Shri Virupaksha Temple, Statue of Lakshmi Narasimha, Sri Krishna Temple, Shri Vijaya Vittala Temple, Lotus Mahal, Royal Palace remains, pushkarni, Elephant Stables, etc. Return to Hampi in the evening.
Proceed to Hubli. En route visit Anegundi village previously called KishKindha situated on the banks of the Tungabhadra River and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Enjoy a thrilling Coracle Ride (subject to operation) on the Tungabhadra River. Arrive at Hubli in the evening.
Morning proceeds to Gokarna. En-route visit to Sahastra Lingam – It is in the river Shalmala and is famous for being the location where around a thousand lingas are carved on rocks in the river and on its banks. Then we proceed to Jog falls – a waterfall on the Sharavathi river and the third highest plunge waterfall in India. Later in the evening arrive at Gokarna, visit Mahabaleshwar Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva famous for 6 feet tall Shiva Linga Here at the temple is known as the Atmalinga. It is the only temple in the world with a Linga in the form of Rudraksha. Proceed to gokarna hotel. Complete your check-in formalities
Today we proceed to Murudeshwara, visit the Shiva Temple - which houses the world's second-Tallest Shiva statue. We also visit Cave Sculptures of Murudeshwar which depicts beautiful narration of the story of Aatmalinga. Later you can also visit the top floor of Raja Gopura at your own cost to get a bird's eye view of the Lord Shiva statue and the surrounding area. Evening - enjoy free time at Murudeshwar beach.
Morning proceeds to visit Sri Vidyashankara Temple, Sringeri – a unique monument built entirely of stone combining both Hoysala (Chalukyas) and Dravidian architectural styles. Twelve pillars of this temple are marked by the twelve signs of the zodiac in their regular order. Later proceed to Udupi. Proceed to hotel overnight stay at Udupi.
After breakfast proceeds to St. Mary's Island by ferry, this is a small and very scenic island.Vasco da Gama visited this island before he went to Kozhikode. Return back to Udupi, Visit Krishna Mandir, local markets (if time permits). Proceed to airport/railway station. Drop Time 6:00pm. Tour Concludes!
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“हंपी व बदामी कर्नाटक सहलीचा भरपूर धमाल करत आनंद लुटला! टूर गाईड प्रविण जाधव यांनी आम्हा ज्येष्ठ नागरिकांची मुलांप्रमाणे काळजी घेतली. धन्यवाद बंधन टूर्स!”
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Karnataka Heritage Tour (Hampi & Badami) · Oct, 2025
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The published starting price covers the core itinerary services, including Double/triple sharing, all meals, AC vehicle transfers and sightseeing, Professional tour manager, entrance tickets, evening tea/coffee, Water bottle per day, travel insurance, coracle ride, St. Mary's Island ferry. The final quotation shows every traveller-wise charge, tax and optional upgrade before you confirm.
The planned overnight route includes Hubli, Hampi, Gokarna, Murudeshwar, Udupi. Hotel names, star category, room type and meal plan are verified against your dates and printed on the final itinerary and voucher.
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