8-Day Heritage Trail: Aurangabad to Hampi

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Discover India’s rich heritage on this 8-day journey from Aurangabad to Hampi, covering UNESCO sites like Ajanta, Ellora, Bijapur, Badami, Aihole, Pattadakal, and Hubballi. Enjoy guided tours, comfortable transport, and 4-star stays. 

by group size (up to 3)

Tour Start: Aurangabad
Tour End: Belur / Hampi
Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights

• Pickup from Aurangabad Airport / Railway Station.
• Check-in at hotel and freshen up.
• Afternoon sightseeing:
  • Bibi Ka Maqbara – The ‘Taj of the Deccan’
  • Panchakki (Water Mill 
  • Aurangabad Caves
• Overnight stay in Aurangabad.

• Full-day excursion to Ajanta Caves (2 hours from Aurangabad).
• Explore Buddhist rock-cut caves with ancient murals & sculptures.
• Return to Aurangabad in the evening.
• Overnight stay in Aurangabad.

• Morning visit to Ellora Caves – Marvel at the Kailasa Temple and 34 rock-cut structures.
• Visit Daulatabad Fort and Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga Temple.
• Afternoon departure towards Bijapur (approx. 6 hrs drive).
• Overnight stay in Bijapur 

• Full-day sightseeing of Bijapur:
  • Gol Gumbaz – World’s second-largest dome
  • Ibrahim Rauza – ‘Taj Mahal of the Deccan’
  • Jama Masjid
  • Malik-e-Maidan Cannon
• Overnight stay in Bijapur.

• Morning drive to Badami (approx. 4 hrs).
• Afternoon visit:
  • Badami Cave Temples – Rock-cut Chalukyan marvel 
  • Agastya Lake
  • Bhuthanatha Temples
• Overnight stay in Badami.

• Day trip to Aihole – The “Cradle of Indian Architecture”
• Visit Pattadakal – A fusion of Dravidian & Nagara style temples
• Return to Badami in the evening.
• Overnight stay in Badami.
   

• Morning drive to Hampi (approx. 4 hrs).
• Start sightseeing:
  • Virupaksha Templ 
  • Hemakuta Hill Temples
  • Sasivekalu Ganesha
  • Kadalekalu Ganesha
• Sunset at Matanga Hill.
  • Vittala Temple – Famous for its Stone Chariot
  • Hazara Rama Temple
  • Lotus Mahal & Elephant Stables
• Overnight stay in Hampi

Day 8: Hampi & Hubballi – Tour End

• Drop at  / Hubballi or Hospet as per client’s departure plan. 
• Drive to  (optional extension to Hubballi or Hospet).

• Private AC vehicle (Sedan/SUV/Tempo Traveller depending on group size).
• Professional Driver.
• Toll, parking, fule & driver allowances.

• Hotel and Food.
• Personal expenses, camera fees.
• Tips & gratuities.
• Guide and Monument Ticket