Hampi formed one of the core areas of the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire from 1336 to 1565. It is situated on the banks of the Tungabhadra river in North Karnataka. It is classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and houses a range of monuments including the famous Virupaksha Temple. In Hindu mythology, this area is known as Kishkinda and believed to be the kingdom of the monkey god Hanuman.
This tour will give you a glimpse of the life in village settlements around Hampi and an opportunity to enjoy the stunning landscapes. We will ride on bullock carts as we explore villages, the rural countryside, farms, and ancient cave paintings. We will handicraft organisation and banana plantations.
Daroji Sloth Bear Sanctuary was exclusively created for the preservation of the Indian Sloth bear. It is located at a distance of 15 km from the Hampi main site. Locally known as Karadi, the Sloth Bear (Melursus Ursinus) lives in open scrub forests having outcrop of rocks, tumbled boulders and caves as shelter. It is a protected species, listed in the Schedule I of the Indian Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 as well as in the Appendix I of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species. A visit to this sanctuary provides a unique opportunity to experience this threatened species in their natural habitat and understand the corresponding conservation issues.
Early morning we do a birding session at Tungbhadra river. We have breakfast on arrival in the hotel and we depart for the Cultural tour of Hampi
Hampi Culture tour includes:
Post breakfast local sightseeing in Hampi (World Heritage Site by UNESCO that houses a range of monuments including the famous Virupaksha Temple and the ruins of Vijaynagar Empire)
Breakfast, half day sightseeing, lunch and drop to the bus stop.
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