Early Morning Move Pune to Vijaypura
Arrive to Vijaypura and explore Golghumat and Museum
then proceed to Badami overnight stay at Badami.

Badami was founded by Pulakesin I and was the capital of the
Chalukyas, refecting the art of Chalukyas in style, grace and
strength. One of the main highlights of this city is the natural
gorge embellished with temples and gateways, leading to
the city. Badami is famous for its artificial lake, ancient
temples and museum. The main attraction of Badami are the
caves which are carved out of sand stone on the top of the hill
and belongs to the 6th century AD.
After B/F We proceed to Badami Sighseeing
– Badami Caves
-Badami Forts
-Bhutnath Temple
-Agastya Lake
-Banshankari
Overnight stay at Badami

There are complex of temples in Pattadakal, all dedicated to
Lord Shiva. The temples contain elements of both South
Indian (Dravidian) and North Indian (Nagara) styles of
architecture.
We visit.
-Kashivishweshwar Temple
-Jambuling Temple
-Galagnath Temple
-Mallikkarjun Temple
-Virupaksh Temple
-Then we visit the group of temple of Aihole
Heralded as the ‘cradle of Hindu/ Dravidian temple
architecture’, Aihole is a tranquil village on the banks of
Malaprabha River. Durga temple is the primary attraction in
Aihole and most spectacular representations of Aihole
temples. Durga temple complex houses an archaeological
museum and art gallery. Ladkhan temple showcases
iconography from Shaiva, Vaishnava and Shakti traditions of
Hinduism.
-Durga Temple
-Ladkhan Temple
Overnight stay at Hampi.

Classifed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, this historic
town is also the “World’s Largest Open-air Museum” and
covers an area of nearly 29 sq km. Most of the important
structures and ruins are located in two areas, which are
generally referred to as the Royal Centre and the Sacred
Centre. The Royal Centre in the south-west part of the site
contains structures that seem to have been palaces, baths,
pavilions, royal stables and temples for ceremonial use. The
Sacred Centre stretches around the Virupaksha Temple and
the Hampi Bazaar area and is along the banks of the holy
Tungabhadra River.
Explore the Vijaynagar Samrajya
– Virupaksha mandir
– Shri Ganpati
– Shrikrushna Temple
– Lakshmi Narasimha
– Palace Monument
– Hajari Ram Mandir
– Sunset -Hemkut

Overnight stay at Hampi 

Vitthal Temple is a 16th-century structure that is dedicated to
the Lord Vitthal or Lord Vishnu. It is a must-see site for all
tourists going to Hampi because of its beautiful, complex
carvings and magnificent architecture, which is not matched
by any other structure located here.
– Shree Vitthal Mandir
– Pampa Sarovar -Anigundi
– Museum
– Kamalmahal
– Gajshala
Over night Stay at Hampi

Return to Pune with Sweet Memories