Day 5:
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After breakfast at hotel drive to the early 6th century temples
of Badami and Pattadakal. On arrival check in hotel. Later, a
guided visi t of Badamai to the rock cut caves, the
Mahakuteshwara Temple and the Northern Fort. In early
evening, drive to Pattadakal, a World Heritage Site. Pattadakal reached its
pinnacle under the Chalukya kings. Visit the cluster of 10 major temples, each
displaying interesting architectural features. Return to Badami. Overnight stay
at hotel in Badami.
Day 6:
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After breakfast drive to Hampi, enroute stopover at Aihole, a
tranquil village on the banks of the Malaprabha River. There
are hundreds of temples in the villages and fields nearby. We
visit the durga Temple, the Lad Khan Temple,
Ravalphadi Cave Temple and the Buddhist Temple. On arrival at Hampi,
check in hotel. Evening free to explore this 14th century sleepy town set
amidst an awesome boulder strewn landscape along the banks of the
Tungabhadra river. Overnight at hotel.
Day 7:
After breakfast full day sightseeing tour of the Virupaksha
temple, The Vittala Temple and the King's Palace. Evening
free to stroll among the ruins of Hampi, which are extensive
and fascinating, and one is sure to discover
something new at every bend along the road. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 8:
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After breakfast morning free for relax. Afternoon drive to
Chitradurga. On arrival, check in hotel the hotel. Later visit
Kallina Kote Fort (Palace of Stone), a marvel of military
architecture made impregnable by the Nayak
Palegars. Encircled by seven massive walls, the fort has 19 gateways, 38
posterior entrances, four of which are secret, granaries, oil pits, water tanks, a
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