Hampi from Bangalore: 2-Day Tour with Guide & Hotel Stay

Summary

Explore Hampi’s ancient ruins & river life on a guided getaway

You’ll travel from Bangalore to Hampi with a local guide, exploring ancient temples like Virupaksha and riding a coracle on the Tungabhadra River. Enjoy breakfast, hotel stay, and entry to sites including Anegundi Fort and Iron Age cave paintings — plus plenty of small moments you’ll remember long after the trip.

What’s the experience like?

I’ll be honest — we almost missed the car in Bangalore because I thought I had time for one more chai. Turns out, our driver just grinned and waited anyway. The road out of the city felt endless at first (six hours is no joke), but watching the landscape shift from concrete to those weirdly beautiful boulders around Hampi was worth it. When we finally rolled into town, our local guide was already waving at us outside the hotel — I liked him instantly. He called me “boss” all weekend, which made me laugh every time.

The first stop was Sasivekalu Ganesha Temple. I’d seen photos before, but standing next to that massive stone Ganesha — you can actually smell the dust and old incense in the air — it’s different. Our guide explained how it’s carved from a single rock; I tried to imagine anyone having that kind of patience. Later at Virupaksha Temple, there were monkeys everywhere (one stole a packet of biscuits from someone’s bag), and inside it was cool and dim even though outside felt like an oven. The main keyword here is definitely “Hampi tour from Bangalore,” but honestly, it didn’t feel like a tour so much as wandering with a friend who knew all the secret corners.

Day two started with breakfast that tasted faintly of cardamom — still not sure what half of it was, but I ate everything. We did a coracle ride on the Tungabhadra River; I got splashed by a kid paddling nearby who just grinned at me like he’d done me a favor. The afternoon took us to Anegundi Fort and then these cave paintings that are older than most countries (our guide said 1500 BC). It’s strange seeing something so old just sitting there in the open sun — no glass cases or anything. By evening my legs were sore and my head full of stories; I still think about that view over the river at sunset.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Travel and Explore Hampi Monuments

• Depart from Bangalore by car
• Check-in at hotel in Hampi
• Visit Sasivekalu Ganesha Temple
• Explore Virupaksha Temple
• Visit Vijaya Vittala Temple and Stone Chariot
• Overnight stay in Hampi

Day 2 — Royal Enclosures and Anegundi Village

• Breakfast at hotel
• Coracle ride on Tungabhadra River
• Visit Anegundi Fort
• Explore cave paintings in Anegundi village

Top questions

How long does it take to get from Bangalore to Hampi?

The drive from Bangalore to Hampi takes about six hours by car.

Is hotel accommodation included in this Hampi tour?

Yes, one night’s hotel accommodation in Hampi is included.

Are entry fees for temples and monuments covered?

Entry fees for Vijaya Vittala Temple, Anegundi Fort, Royal Enclosures, and other monuments are included.

Is breakfast provided during the tour?

Yes, breakfast is included on Day 2 of the tour.

Will there be a local guide throughout the trip?

A dedicated local guide accompanies you during your visit in Hampi.

What activities are included besides sightseeing?

The tour includes a coracle boat ride on the Tungabhadra River.

Can travelers use public transportation for this trip?

Public transportation options are available nearby but private transport is provided for this tour.

What’s included

Your journey includes private transportation from Bangalore with pickup, overnight hotel accommodation in Hampi with breakfast, all entry fees for key sites like Vijaya Vittala Temple and Anegundi Fort, a guided coracle ride on the Tungabhadra River, plus time exploring with your local guide before heading back home.