1. religion and spirituality
2. hinduism

Hampi
Pre Conference Program: Hyderabad - Hospet (Hampi) - Hyderabad
Tour duration: 04 nights/ 05 days
Hospet - Hospet, a place of great tourist importance, lies 325 kms from Bangalore and at a distance of 12
kilometres from the site of medieval Vijaynagar Empire at Hampi. This town is usually used as a base to
explore the ruins at Hampi since it offers a variety of decent accommodations. It is a fairly typical Karnataka
country town. The main bazaar is interesting to walk down and the Tungabhadra dam lies here.
Hampi - Hampi is one of the most fascinating historical sites in South India - the site of the Vijayanagar
Empire. Hampi is a world heritage site and is the most beautiful and evocative of all the ruins in Karnataka.
Most of the site ruins date to early 16th century, built during the reign of Krishna Deva Raya with the Citadel
standing on the bank of the river. The Tungabhadra River flows through Hampi, on the banks of which, it is
said, the Goddess Hampi (Parvati, the consort of Shiva) attained Lord Shiva.
DAY 01
HYDERABAD – HOSPET
Pick up from your hotel and drive to Hospet.
Arrive Hospet and experience Indian warmth and hospitality as you are greeted at the hotel with a
Traditional Welcome with garlands, followed by the ‘Aarti’ ceremony where the forehead is anointed with
the traditional red ‘tika’ which is considered auspicious.
Complete your check in formalities
Overnight in Hospet
DAY 02
HAMPI
Breakfast at the hotel
Proceed on a full day excursion to Hampi, one of the most
fascinating historical sites in South India - the site of the
Vijayanagar Empire. Visit Hampi Bazaar, a bustling village
with its ancient, roofless stalls is a riot of colour on
festive nights. The Virupaksha Temple located at the
western end of the bazaar is one of the earliest
structures in the city. The main shrine is dedicated to
Lord Shiva. Overlooking the temple to the south is the
Hemakuta Hill, which has a scattering of early ruins
including Jain temples and a monolith sculpture of Narasimha (Vishnu in his half-man half-lion
incarnation). Also visit the Vittala Temple Complex located 2km from the Hampi Bazaar, is this 16th
century temple, by far the most amazing monument in Hampi. It is a World Heritage Monument having
musical pillars. Continue to the Royal Centre, a complex which has various stonewalled enclosures housing
the rest of Hampi's major attractions like the Lotus Mahal and the Elephant Stables. The Lotus Mahal is
a delicately designed pavilion in a walled compound known as the Zenana (Women's) Enclosure. The
Elephant Stables is a grand building with domed
chambers that once housed the state elephants.
There is the King's Balance, where kings were
weighed against grain, gold or money, which was
subsequently distributed to the poor. The
Queen's Bath, an impressive structure, open to
the sky, surrounded by a moat has arched
corridors, projecting balconies and lotusshaped fountains that once spouted perfumed
water. A little away stands the crumbling watchtower, once guarded by eunuchs, from where the royal
ladies could watch the festivities taking place
Overnight in Hospet.
DAY 03
HOSPET - HYDERABAD
Breakfast at hotel.
Drive back to Hyderabad where you will be dropped at the airport or your respective hotel.
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TOUR COST
Hotel Option - Standard
HOTEL ENVISAGED
City
Hampi
Name of Hotel
Hyatt Palace
Room Category
King Bed
Description
01 Paying Pax
02 Pax onwards
Single Room Supplement
The above are per person costs and in US Dollar
Nights
02
Cost
US $ 615 Per Person
US $ 325 Per Person
US $ 65
The tour cost includes the following specific services:
 Hotel accommodation in the hotels mentioned or similar based on sharing a double room with
attached bath for a total of 02 nights based on Room & Breakfast basis as per the itinerary. This
includes presently applicable Government taxes, which are subject to change
 Check in and checkout time at all hotels is 14.00 hrs and 12.00 respectively unless otherwise
specified
 Sightseeing’s and excursions as per the itinerary with services of locally appointed English
Speaking Guides.
 Applicable entrance fees to places of visit as per itinerary
 Intercity transportation and visits by air conditioned vehicle, as per the itinerary
The tour cost DOES NOT include:
 Items of a personal nature such as cost of meals, table drinks, telephone calls, laundry, tips etc.
 Presently applicable Government Service Tax of 3.09% on the total tour cost
Note:
 A valid Indian VISA is required to visit India (please contact the nearest Indian Embassy/ HighCommission/ Consulate for details)
General Terms:
 The tour cost includes only the services listed above and those mentioned in the enclosed
itinerary
 We suggest that clients should be covered by Travel, Medical, Health and other types of
insurance. These cannot be obtained in India
 Shopping is a personal activity, Cox and Kings will not be responsible for any shopping undertaken
by the participant
PAYMENT & CANCELLATION POLICY
 Full payment will be required at the time of confirmation of the tour.
CANCELLATION POLICY
90 Days prior to the commencement of the tour
60-89 Days prior to date of travel
45-60 Days prior to date of travel
Less than 45 days
: No cancellation charges
: 50% (Total tour cost)
: 75% (Total tour cost)
: No refund
BANK DETAILS FOR PAYMENT:
Beneficiary Bank
Beneficiary Bank Swift code
Beneficiary Name
Beneficiary Account No.
Purpose of the remittance
: Deutsche Bank, fort Branch Mumbai
: DEUTINBBXXX
: Cox & Kings Ltd.
: 0531285–00-4
: Tour collection