The Hampi Explorer

Burnt out? Tired? Delirious with numbers? Office walls are too much to take? Worry not! Let's go Hampi.

We have designed a trip spanning over 4 days and 3 nights to explore the ancient city of Hampi . Staying on the other side of the Tungabhadra river, dining on the banks of the river, waking up the greens with hillocks of boulders in the background, learn bouldering on these rocks and exploring the ruins! So its going to be YOU, your moped, your map and all in a group riding together to explore the magical kingdom of Hampi. History, mythology, architecture, natural landscapes all merge together to form this heady concoction, which will leave any traveler hung-over for days to come.

Reach us at: info@theblueberrytrails.com/8080122441 for customised Karnataka trip package.

Customise your trip

For those of you who are looking to getaway from the big city and want to do so with your friends or family, we could Customised Getaways just for you! Weekenders and Longer Getaways alike. Your stays, meals, experiences and travel are aspects that we look into while designing your trip. You can choose your options from below and design an awesome adventure for yourself. Your travel plans, your way with your group of adventurers.

Highlights
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Highlights of the trip:

Bikes/Moped are available to explore the city. For those who don’t know/want to ride-you can always sit pillion or take a tuk-tuk(autorickshaw) and head out for the exploration. The group travels together.
Slow Travel, which we believe is the only way to travel. Experience the myriad colours of Hampi-at your own pace. Catch the sunset behind the rocks. It’s a magical space to be in.
Adventures: a Bouldering session with an expert, explorations of the ruins of Hampi, coracle rides on the Tugabhadra. An adventure to call your own.
UNESCO world heritage site-It’s a sprawling expanse of ruins. So we have mapped most of them and we will be exploring them through the 4 days.
Tungabhadra snakes through the ancient city, we will be staying on the other side of the river-a backpacker’s paradise-ecclectic cafes are a regular feature and world cuisine to experiment with. Ferries to the other side close at 6pm.

Day 1: Discovery: City by the river

Reach Hampi in the morning. Cross over to the other side. Settle into our rooms, head to the café for breakfast. And after that –head out!

We will be covering the main temples-so Vithala temple,Kodandarama, Courtesan’s street, Virupaksh temple and the ruins on the Hemkunth Hills are on our map. Lunch will be at our favourite south Indian place overlooking the river and post lunch we resume our explorations. And did we mention the coracle ride on the Tungabhadra?? Well, that’s definitely a MUST-DO on our list. Places that are covered are Vithala Temple-Kodandarama temple-Virupaksh Temple-Hemkunth Hills.

Meals: Lunch

Mode of transport: Auto or tempos and coracle (boats)

Experiences: Exploration of the iconic Virupaksh temple, Kodandarama temple & Vithala temple, a coracle boat adventure

Day 2: Exploration: Ruins of Vijaynagar

After a breakfast at our cafe, we set off for Day 2 of our adventure. Our mopeds await us on the other side. If you cannot ride, you can go pillion or take an auto and set-off to the other side of the Hampi bazaar to get a glimpse of the monolithic bull (made of one stone) and a short climb up the natural steps carved out of boulders will take you to the beautiful and protected Achyutarya temple- the view of the temple from the height is something that makes the climb worth it. Standing tall and lonesome! It makes for a perfect setting for a horror movie too. Places to be covered are -Royal Centre-It’s was a seat of political activities and the cynosure of Political power. It houses the Royal Enclosure, Danaik’s Enclosure and the Zenena Enclosure-Matanga Hill : a climb up -Monolithic Bull -Achyutarya Temple -Courtesan’s Street. Lunch will be at Mango Tree cafe and post lunch we take our bikes again and set off.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Mode of transport: Moped/autos (for those who don’t want to ride or sit pillion)

Experiences: Exploration of Hampi on bikes. Short Hikes.

Day 3: The other side, Anegundi: Bouldering Ahoy

An early morning start at 6:30am prepares us for an adventurous day ahead. Bouldering is the sport most rampant in Hampi. The natural smooth surface of the rocks around this ancient town, make it the ideal destination for rockclimbing lovers. Our instructor will start the day at 6:30am with a training schedule and appropriate gear. The day promises to be an exciting one.

Bouldering ends by 9:30am and post breakfast one can explore the erstwhile Kishkinda kingdom, Anegundi on the other side of the river (where we will be staying) on motor bikes. The landscape is dramatic and the drive mesmerizing! Go through the tiny villages, stop over for a photowalk or a quick cold drink at a stall. Ancient rock paintings also- a short hike will lead us there. We come back to do lunch at the Laughing Buddha café overlooking the river and resume our adventure.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Mode of transport: Moped/autos (for those who don’t want to drive or sit pillion)

Ruins rediscovered: Anegundi

Experiences: Learn Bouldering, Village walk

Day 4: Leisure

This day is kept at leisure. You can either spend the day on this side of the river or go over to the other side to indulge in retail therapy (the collection of curios and silver on offer is very attractive) or sit at a café and soak in the Hampi way of life. You can shop, drive, relax or share way too many conversations. Your call. Its your day

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Stay: Basic cottages on twinsharing (with attached bathrooms) overlooking paddy fields

Meals: Café culture prevalent

Travel: to get there: AC Volvo buses tickets approx Rs 1500 (12 hour drive) From Mumbai to Hospet. From Hospet an autorickshaw will take you there.

WHAT: Exploring Hampi

WHERE: Hampi, Karnataka

WHEN: As per your convenience

WHO: info@theblueberrytrails.com / 8080122441

Cancellation Policy:

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Inclusions:

- Stay on twin sharing basis in the cottages.

- Meals that are mentioned.

- Bouldering session with appropriate gear.

- Moped hire and fuel for all the days as mentioned: Day2 and Day3.

- Coracle ride.

- Trip design and a trip coordinator from The Blueberry Trails.

Exclusions:

- Travel to Hospet and back- we can help you out with your travel plans but we don’t make any bookings.

- Meals not mentioned: The reasons these meals are not included is because there are a variety of cafes in Hampi and we encourage you to go and try different cuisines and different places to eat.

- Entry fee to the sites and temples.

- Tips, beverages.

- Boat ride to/fro the hotel.

*Please note: Activities are flexible and depend on availability.

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