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Heritage Trails: Explore Hampi and Gandikota Ruins

byMuddie TrailsWeekend treks and getaways starting from BengaluruStarts from1,090 per person per tripView full gallery

Swap your cubicle for centuries-old boulder landscapes and hidden forts. From the rugged Grand Canyon of India to the surreal ruins of Hampi, we turn history lessons into legendary weekend adventures.

Discover why Hampi should be on every traveler's list. This UNESCO World Heritage site is a stunning landscape of boulders, ruins, and history.

The famous stone chariot at the Vittala Temple in Hampi, as seen on the 50 rupee note. We make sure you get this iconic shot.

Our group posing in front of the Ugra Narasimha statue at the Virupaksha Temple complex, the only active temple in Hampi.

We climb Anjanadri Hill, the birthplace of Lord Hanuman, for soul-soothing sunsets that paint the Hampi sky in magical colors.

Even in monsoon, Hampi is magical. The rocks sprout green, the rivers are fuller, and the ruins look even more photogenic. Here's our group on a coracle ride.

Exploring the elegant Indo-Islamic architecture of the Lotus Mahal, Queen's Bath, and Elephant Stables in Hampi's Royal Enclosure.

After a day of exploring, we unwind at hippie-style cafes, sharing travel stories over good food and music. It's the perfect way to end a Hampi day.

The Elephant Stables in Hampi, especially beautiful with wildflowers in bloom. These grand structures are a reminder of the Vijayanagara Empire's pride.

Our group exploring the rocky terrain and ancient caves of Hampi. It's an adventure that takes you back in time.

A classic Hampi experience: a coracle ride on the Tungabhadra river. It's a peaceful and fun way to see the boulder-strewn landscape.

About Heritage Trails: Journey Through Time

These aren't your typical school-trip style heritage tours where you just stare at old walls. We do Hampi and Gandikota the Muddie way: climbing Anjanadri for soul-soothing sunsets, coracle rides on the Tungabhadra, and late-night chats at hippie cafes. You get the history, the epic landscapes, and a group of new friends who are as tired of the 9-to-5 loop as you are.

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