Ruin Reminiscence

Day 1: Departure from Bengaluru.

We will drive from Bengaluru and arrive at the lodge in Hampi for check-in and lunch, after which we get to know one another better and receive a brief orientation from the Skipper about the region we are about to explore and what to expect over the following days.

We will then see and photograph the renowned statues of Lakshmi Narasimha and Badavi Linga, followed by the Krishna Temple, Sasivekalu Ganesha, and Kadalekalu Ganesha.

The next stop is the sunset point at the Hemakuta Hill. After beholding the sunset in all its exquisiteness, we will go back to the hotel and enjoy a photography session from the Skipper, before having a scrumptious supper and calling it a night.

Day 2: Ascending the Malyavanta Hill for Sunrise; Overnight in Hampi.

Making a very early start in the morning, we will explore the hill and the temples present in the vicinity, and get back to the hotel for breakfast. Following this, another enjoyable and educative photography session, will help you incorporate into your photography by having your photos reviewed by the Skipper, before you pamper your taste buds with a delicious lunch.

After a hearty meal, we will set out to visit the magnificent Vittala temple and the gorgeous Kalyani, and then go to the Purandhara Mantapa, just in time for sunset.

Day 3: Coracle Ride to Explore the Riverside Ruins; Overnight in Hampi.

In the morning, we will visit the famous Virupaksha temple and explore its surroundings, before returning to the hotel for breakfast and enjoying another interactive photography session.

After lunch, we will watch and photograph Queen’s Bath, Mahanavami Dibba, Pushkarini, Lotus Mahal, Elephant stables, Hazara Rama Temple, and Underground Shiva Temple, after which you will return to the hotel for dinner and a good night’s sleep.

Day 4: Climbing Matanga or the Anjanadri Hill for Sunrise; Return to Bengaluru.

Depending on the weather conditions, we will witness yet another splendid sunrise from atop the Matanga Hill or the Anjanadri Hill. Having had a nice time in the hills, we will go back to the hotel for breakfast and leave for Bengaluru.