Hampi 2025 - A Swarajya Heritage Retreat
Come, visit Vijayanagara - the capital of the greatest South Indian bulwark. A Hampi tour that will take you back in time to the age of empire!
Join us this January 2025 for a 3-day, 3-night adventure filled with history, beauty, and unforgettable experiences. Limited spots available—secure your place now!
Travel Dates:
Departure Date: 17-Jan-2025
Tour End Date: 19-Jan-2025
Departure From: Bengaluru
Pick-up Point: Sandal Soap Factory, Bengaluru
Pick-up Time: 06:00 AM IST
View full detailsA Day With The Royals
Spend a day with Shri Krishna Deva Raya, a direct descendant of the Aravidu lineage, Smt. Rathnashree Raya and Shri Tirumala Venkata Devaraya, the 20th descendant of Shri Krishnadevaraya.
The tour participants gets an exclusive opportunity to interact with the royal family that has steadfastly preserves the heritage, reviving temples, promoting traditional arts, and celebrating festivals that once defined the empire.
Trip Itinerary
A Day In Anegundi, The Old Capital
Itinerary includes Gagan Mahal, Nava-Brindavana and other places of historic importance in the old capital.
About Aatri - Tour Partners for Swarajya Heritage Trips
Founded by Shanthala Govardhan and Goutham Divakar, Aatri began as casual travel story exchanges, embarked on curating boutique tours spanning cultural, spiritual, heritage, and corporate travel domains, exploring landscapes across India and internationally.
Aatri is now an experiential travel company specialising in offering tailor-made travel episodes and is known for its unique approach of curating tours that are not only visually stunning but also provide a deep understanding of the local traditions, heritage, and history.
Derived from Atri, one of the revered Saptarishis mentioned in ancient Indian epics, the name Aatri symbolises overcoming challenges and voyaging through life—a perfect metaphor for their transformative approach to travel.
FAQ
Accommodation and Meals
- Guests will stay in twin-sharing rooms at the luxurious Royal Orchid Hotel, Hampi. Located in close proximity to the main heritage sites, the Royal Orchid offers comfortable and spacious rooms with modern amenities, providing a relaxing retreat after a day of exploration.
- As part of the tour package, all three meals—breakfast, lunch, and dinner—along with refreshments are included for the full duration of the three-day retreat. Enjoy a variety of delicious and authentic dishes, with carefully selected menus that highlight local flavours.
Payment
The tour is priced at Rs. 34,999 per person. This all-inclusive package covers accommodation, meals, refreshments, guided tours, and all entry fees, ensuring a hassle-free and enriching experience throughout the journey.
Cancellation
Cancellation by the Customer: If the customer cancels the tour booking up to 15 days prior to the tour start date, the customer will receive a 50% refund. Cancellations made after 02-01-2025 will not be eligible for a refund.
Cancellation by the Organisers: The tour requires a minimum of 40 participants to proceed. If we do not meet this minimum, the customers will receive a full refund.
Cancellation due to acts of God: Cancellation of the tour due to “acts of God” or other problems beyond our control will be dealt with similarly to cancellation due to lack of minimum participants.
Itinerary
View the detailed itinerary here.
Day 1:Arrival and Introduction to Hampi
Morning: Departure, breakfast and introduction to Hampi's history and culture
Afternoon:Arrival and check-in at hotel followed by guided tour of key sites
Evening: Delectable dinner featuring local cuisine and a cultural introduction
Day 2: Exploring the Heritage of Anegundi and Vijayanagara
Morning: Yoga session and breakfast and travel to Anegundi for guided stroll
Afternoon: Lunch followed by a workshop, culture program and guided tours
Evening: Enjoy the sunset and arrival at hotel for dinner
Day 3: Art, Culture, and Farewell
Morning: Exploration of Hampi’s royal enclosures and remaining heritage sites
Afternoon: Closing lunch and check-out from hotel. Visit the JSW museum
Evening: Wrap the retreat with a dinner at Hyatt Place and return jour
Contact Information
- Please write to us at heritage@swarajyamag.com for any tour-related queries
- We are available at the following contact numbers too:
+91 9606081010
+91 8861764469
+91 9945513606