Heritage Karnataka
Four days journey into the lost world of History, Art and Architecture. Explore heritage sites of Hampi, Badami, Pattakadal, Aihole and Bijapur. A photographer’s delight.
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Bijapur was established in the 10th-11th centuries by the Kalyani Chalukyas and was known as Vijayapura (City of victory). The city was passed to Yadavas after Chalukya's demise. The city came under the influence of the Khilji Sultanate in Delhi by the late 13th century. In 1347, the area was conquered by the Bahmani Sultanate of Gulbarga. From 1490 to 1686, Bijapur was ruled by the Adil Shahi dynasty which left the most important monuments of the town. (source wiki)
Aihole is a city in Karnataka. It is on the banks of Mallaprabha River. It is close to 500 km from Bangalore, the sillicon valley of India. Aihole was the first capital of Chalukya Kings. Aihole has hundreds of temples in villages and fields nearby.(souce wikitravel)
Pattadakal is a city in Karnataka. The town lies on the banks of the Malaprabha River in Bagalkot district of North Karnataka region. The group of 8th century CE monuments in Pattadakal are the culmination of the earliest experiments in the vesara style of Hindu temple architecture. They were designated a World Heritage Site in 1987. The town displays both Dravidian (Southern) and the Nagara (Northern, Indo-Aryan) styles of temple architecture.(souce wikitravel)
Hampi was the capital of Vijayanagar, a 14th century empire. The ruins of this imperial capital are spread out over an area of 26km². "A Forgotten Empire" (ISBN 1419101250) by Robert Sewell is an interesting book which describes the rise and fall of the Vijayanagar empire. Before the fall of Vijayanagar, diamonds were sold on the streets, but the main street selling diamonds and other precious stones was surprisingly called Pan Supaari Street (translated in English, it means betel-leaf betel-nut street). A visitor can still see the exact location of Pan Supaari Street in Hampi, which has been marked with a board by the Archaeological Survey of India.
Hampi is well worth the visit. The area is simply stunning and you will be in awe of the millions of boulders surrounding the area. Within this arid landscape lies a little oasis with lush palm, banana, and mango trees nestled near the river.
Hampi is a great place to spend a few days wandering around and discovering the rich, vibrant history while also having a bit of 'your' time.
Hampi hosts Hampi Utsav every year during first week of November. It is a visual delight as all the monuments/ruins are lit at night and it is a cultural extravaganza of dance and music. 2010 marked 500 years since the Vijayanagar king Sri Krishnadevaraya ascended to the throne.
.(souce wikitravel)
Badami was the capital of the Early Chalukyas, who ruled much of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh between the 6th and 8th centuries. It was founded in 540 A.D. by Pulakesi I (535-566 AD), an early ruler of the Chalukyas. His sons Kirthivarman (567-598 AD) and his brother Mangalesha I (598-610 AD) constructed the cave temples. The greatest among them was Pulakeshi II (610-642 AD) who defeated many kings including Pallava king Mahendra Verman I and extended the kingdom.(souce wikitravel)
Itinerary
24th Dec - Mumbai to Bijapur (via Sholapur) train by 12115 down Siddheshwar Express. Departure at 10:45 PM .
25th Dec - Reach Sholapur at 6:45 AM morning. Change of train Onwards to Train to Bijapur. Arrival at Bijapur 9:45 AM. after Lunch Bijapur Sightseeing - Ibrahim Roja, Mulukh Maidan Canon, Jumma Masjid, Jod Ghummaj, Bara Kaman, Gol Ghummaj and Stay Bijapur.
26th Dec - Bijapur to Hospet via Via Aihole, Pattadakkalu, Mahakoota and sunset at TB Dam, TB Gardens. Stay Hospet.
27th Dec - Early morning leave for Hampi Full day Hampi Sightseeing. Virupaksha Temple, Vitthal Temple, Narasimha Statue, Palace Area, Krishna Temple, Maha nandi etc. onwards transfer to Badami Night stay Badami.
28th Dec - Badmai sightseeing - Badami caves and Temples and return to Bijapur. onward journey to Mumbai
29th Dec - Reach Mumbai early morning by 6:45 am
Participation fees Rs. 6500/- apprx. per head ex Bijapur. To be paid in advance.
For more details and registration please contact
Madhukar Dhuri 9820320295 / Nikhil Agharkar 9819640302
For other rules and regulations please visit us at http://yhaimalad.org/
Organizers of this event keep right to modify the itinerary in the best interest of YHAI Malad Unit. Consumption of alcoholic drinks and tobacco products is completed prohibited in youth hostels programs.accommodation will be on quadruple basis i.e. 4 people staying in a non ac room. all transport is non ac. veg food only.
for train booking
Dec 24 2014 Mumbai to Solapur 12115 Siddeshwar Express departing 2245 hrs reaching 0650 hrs
Dec 25 2014 Solapur to Bijapur 17307 Basava Express departing Solapur 0725 hrs reaching 0940 hrs
Dec 28 2014 Bijapur to Solapur 17308 Basava Express departing Bijapur 1635 hrs reaching 1915 hrs
Dec 28 2014 Solapur to Mumbai 12116 Siddeshwar Express departing 2245 hrs reaching 0650 hrs
Four days journey into the lost world of History, Art and Architecture. Explore heritage sites of Hampi, Badami, Pattakadal, Aihole and Bijapur. A photographer’s delight.
Bijapur was established in the 10th-11th centuries by the Kalyani Chalukyas and was known as Vijayapura (City of victory). The city was passed to Yadavas after Chalukya's demise. The city came under the influence of the Khilji Sultanate in Delhi by the late 13th century. In 1347, the area was conquered by the Bahmani Sultanate of Gulbarga. From 1490 to 1686, Bijapur was ruled by the Adil Shahi dynasty which left the most important monuments of the town. (source wiki)
Aihole is a city in Karnataka. It is on the banks of Mallaprabha River. It is close to 500 km from Bangalore, the sillicon valley of India. Aihole was the first capital of Chalukya Kings. Aihole has hundreds of temples in villages and fields nearby.(souce wikitravel)
Pattadakal is a city in Karnataka. The town lies on the banks of the Malaprabha River in Bagalkot district of North Karnataka region. The group of 8th century CE monuments in Pattadakal are the culmination of the earliest experiments in the vesara style of Hindu temple architecture. They were designated a World Heritage Site in 1987. The town displays both Dravidian (Southern) and the Nagara (Northern, Indo-Aryan) styles of temple architecture.(souce wikitravel)
Hampi was the capital of Vijayanagar, a 14th century empire. The ruins of this imperial capital are spread out over an area of 26km². "A Forgotten Empire" (ISBN 1419101250) by Robert Sewell is an interesting book which describes the rise and fall of the Vijayanagar empire. Before the fall of Vijayanagar, diamonds were sold on the streets, but the main street selling diamonds and other precious stones was surprisingly called Pan Supaari Street (translated in English, it means betel-leaf betel-nut street). A visitor can still see the exact location of Pan Supaari Street in Hampi, which has been marked with a board by the Archaeological Survey of India.
Hampi is well worth the visit. The area is simply stunning and you will be in awe of the millions of boulders surrounding the area. Within this arid landscape lies a little oasis with lush palm, banana, and mango trees nestled near the river.
Hampi is a great place to spend a few days wandering around and discovering the rich, vibrant history while also having a bit of 'your' time.
Hampi hosts Hampi Utsav every year during first week of November. It is a visual delight as all the monuments/ruins are lit at night and it is a cultural extravaganza of dance and music. 2010 marked 500 years since the Vijayanagar king Sri Krishnadevaraya ascended to the throne.
.(souce wikitravel)
Badami was the capital of the Early Chalukyas, who ruled much of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh between the 6th and 8th centuries. It was founded in 540 A.D. by Pulakesi I (535-566 AD), an early ruler of the Chalukyas. His sons Kirthivarman (567-598 AD) and his brother Mangalesha I (598-610 AD) constructed the cave temples. The greatest among them was Pulakeshi II (610-642 AD) who defeated many kings including Pallava king Mahendra Verman I and extended the kingdom.(souce wikitravel)
Itinerary
24th Dec - Mumbai to Bijapur (via Sholapur) train by 12115 down Siddheshwar Express. Departure at 10:45 PM .
25th Dec - Reach Sholapur at 6:45 AM morning. Change of train Onwards to Train to Bijapur. Arrival at Bijapur 9:45 AM. after Lunch Bijapur Sightseeing - Ibrahim Roja, Mulukh Maidan Canon, Jumma Masjid, Jod Ghummaj, Bara Kaman, Gol Ghummaj and Stay Bijapur.
26th Dec - Bijapur to Hospet via Via Aihole, Pattadakkalu, Mahakoota and sunset at TB Dam, TB Gardens. Stay Hospet.
27th Dec - Early morning leave for Hampi Full day Hampi Sightseeing. Virupaksha Temple, Vitthal Temple, Narasimha Statue, Palace Area, Krishna Temple, Maha nandi etc. onwards transfer to Badami Night stay Badami.
28th Dec - Badmai sightseeing - Badami caves and Temples and return to Bijapur. onward journey to Mumbai
29th Dec - Reach Mumbai early morning by 6:45 am
Participation fees Rs. 6500/- apprx. per head ex Bijapur. To be paid in advance.
For more details and registration please contact
Madhukar Dhuri 9820320295 / Nikhil Agharkar 9819640302
Organizers of this event keep right to modify the itinerary in the best interest of YHAI Malad Unit. Consumption of alcoholic drinks and tobacco products is completed prohibited in youth hostels programs.accommodation will be on quadruple basis i.e. 4 people staying in a non ac room. all transport is non ac. veg food only.
for train booking
Dec 24 2014 Mumbai to Solapur 12115 Siddeshwar Express departing 2245 hrs reaching 0650 hrs
Dec 25 2014 Solapur to Bijapur 17307 Basava Express departing Solapur 0725 hrs reaching 0940 hrs
Dec 28 2014 Bijapur to Solapur 17308 Basava Express departing Bijapur 1635 hrs reaching 1915 hrs
Dec 28 2014 Solapur to Mumbai 12116 Siddeshwar Express departing 2245 hrs reaching 0650 hrs