Hampi and Badami from Bengaluru
Hampi, Badami, Aihole and Pattadakal from Bengaluru
The Hampi, Badami, Aihole and Pattadakal from Bengaluru covers about 929 km of driving over 4–5 days. For 5 days with driver, a 17-seater tempo traveller costs ₹35,400–43,300 and a 49-seater coach ₹76,100–1,02,300 (as of Oct 2026).
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- Days
- 4–5 days
- Driving
- 929 km
- the whole loop
- Stops
- 2
- from Bengaluru
- Fare from
- ₹35,400–43,300
- Tempo Traveller 17-seater, 5 days
Two UNESCO sites and the cradle of Chalukya temple building: the ruined Vijayanagara capital at Hampi, then Badami's caves, Aihole and Pattadakal.
A favourite for school and college heritage trips and for visitors from abroad.
How many are going?
Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits and its fare, from the tables on this page.
Fits your group
Tempo Traveller 17-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van)
13–17 or 10–17 seats
₹6,800–8,400 for a full day (250 km)
Hampi and Badami from Bengaluru
₹35,400–43,300
Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 929 km loop one way · 5 days, round trip
Indicative fares from the tables on this page (see the notes under them); operators quote the exact price.
- Bengaluru
- Hampi
- Badami
Day-by-day plan (4–5 days)
Day 1: Bengaluru to Hampi338 km
The long drive north; sunset from Hemakuta hill.
Day 2: Hampi
The Virupaksha temple, the Vittala temple and its stone chariot, the royal enclosure and Lotus Mahal.
Day 3: Hampi to Badami142 km
Across the Deccan to Badami; the cave temples above Agastya lake in the evening light.
Day 4: Aihole and Pattadakal
A day trip from Badami to the Durga temple at Aihole and the coronation temples of Pattadakal.
Day 5: Badami to Bengaluru449 km
The drive home, the longest day.
What the circuit costs
About 929 km over 5 days with one vehicle and driver for the whole trip.
| Vehicle | Seats | Round trip, 5 days | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 9–12 | ₹30,100–38,000 | Get quotes |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 13–17 | ₹35,400–43,300 | Get quotes |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 18–26 | ₹40,600–51,100 | Get quotes |
| Mini Bus 28–35 seater | 27–35 | ₹56,400–76,100 | Get quotes |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 36–49 | ₹76,100–1,02,300 | Get quotes |
Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a round trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
Cost per person
The 5-day fare split across every seat in the vehicle.
| Vehicle | Seats | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 12 | ₹2,510–3,170 |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 17 | ₹2,080–2,550 |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 26 | ₹1,560–1,970 |
| Mini Bus 28–35 seater | 35 | ₹1,610–2,170 |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 49 | ₹1,550–2,090 |
Per person if every seat is filled (the Seats column); an estimate as of Oct 2026. Fewer people means a higher share each.
Which vehicle for your group
One vehicle and driver for the whole circuit; leave a seat or two spare for luggage.
| People | Vehicle | Full day (250 km), each |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Tempo Traveller 12-seater (9–12 seats) or Force Urbania (luxury van) (10–17 seats) | ₹5,800–7,400 |
| 17 | Tempo Traveller 17-seater (13–17 seats) or Force Urbania (luxury van) (10–17 seats) | ₹6,800–8,400 |
| 26 | Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater (18–26 seats) | ₹7,900–10,000 |
| 35 | Mini Bus 28–35 seater (27–35 seats) | ₹11,000–15,000 |
| 49 | AC Coach 40–49 seater (36–49 seats) | ₹15,000–20,200 |
Sizes come from the seats each vehicle class carries; leave a seat or two spare for luggage on long trips. Day fares are indicative, with driver allowance and 5% GST.
Good to know
- Hampi is spread out: keep the vehicle for the whole day.
- October to February is the season; summer afternoons on the Deccan are very hot.
Operators for Hampi and Badami from Bengaluru
Approved operators who take groups to Hampi and Badami from Bengaluru. Ask for quotes here: your request reaches them through the platform and you compare itemised offers.
Seventree holidays
Vehicle Owner
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Fleet details on request
Saravanabhava Translinks
Vehicle Owner
Karur, Tamil Nadu
Serves Bengaluru
Fleet details on request
Nalkco Trip Mentors
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Palakkad, Kerala
Serves Bengaluru
2 vehicles · 16 seats
- Replies in ~10 min
R M A Travels
Vehicle Owner
Puducherry
334 km by road from Bengaluru
Fleet details on request
Questions groups ask
How many days do you need for Hampi and Badami from Bengaluru?
4–5 days. Over 5 days: day 1: Bengaluru to Hampi; day 2: Hampi; day 3: Hampi to Badami; day 4: Aihole and Pattadakal; day 5: Badami to Bengaluru.
How far is the Hampi and Badami from Bengaluru circuit?
About 929 km of driving in total. The longest day is day 5 (Badami to Bengaluru), 449 km. Group vehicles average 45–50 km an hour with stops.
What does a Hampi and Badami from Bengaluru trip cost for a group?
For 5 days with driver: Tempo Traveller 12-seater ₹30,100–38,000; Tempo Traveller 17-seater ₹35,400–43,300; Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater ₹40,600–51,100; Mini Bus 28–35 seater ₹56,400–76,100; AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹76,100–1,02,300 (indicative, October 2026). Hotels, food and entry tickets are extra.
Which vehicle should we take?
12 people: Tempo Traveller 12-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van); 17 people: Tempo Traveller 17-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van); 26 people: Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater; 35 people: Mini Bus 28–35 seater; 49 people: AC Coach 40–49 seater. Leave a seat or two spare for luggage on long trips.