DISTANCE
Hampi Bicycle Tour
Hampi, Anegundi, Sanapur
3 Nights / 4 Days (including transit)
BEGINNER
BEGINNER MODERATE
MODERATE
MODERATE CHALLENGING
CHALLENGING
CHALLENGING EXTREME
EXTREME
MIN. GROUP SIZE
10
ELEVATION GAIN
500M
MAX ELEVATION
M
% UNPAVED
35%
% SINGLE TRACK
5%
ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrival
- Arrive in Hampi by late evening and settle in at the homestay. Participants will carpool or avail public transportation.
Day 2: The Ruins of Hampi
- The day starts with a ferry crossing across the Tungabhadra river, after which the biking trail will take us through some of the magnificent ruins of the Vijayanagara empire. The day also includes a hike up a little hill that provides unhindered views of the region.
- Distance: ~25 km ride
- Elevation Gain: 150 m
Day 3: Tour de Canal
- This route is incredibly picturesque and takes us along a canal, a tributary of the Tungabhadra, that supplies water to all the villages and townships in the region. You will see panoramic views of the hills as you meander through the village roads surrounded by paddy fields and rocky outcrops. We'll also touch upon a pristine lake and several ruins along the course.
- Distance: 45-65 km
- Elevation Gain: 350 m
Day 4: A short hike and then it's a wrap!
- A hike up a hill with tons of boulders and caves, in Hampi's Hippie Island.
- Check-out and depart
What do the difficulty levels mean?
The Level 1 (Beginner) rides are ideal for those who want to get back into cycling after a long time and get a taste of bicycle touring. The Level-2 (Moderate) rides are intended for those who've done a few of our Level-1 rides (20-30 km). The Level-3 (Challenging) rides are suitable for those who've done some Level-2 rides (40-60 km) and want to take it up a notch. Level-4 (Extreme) are rides and tours which have a lot of difficult climbs and or difficult conditions like in high-altitude regions.
FAQs
What's included in the tour cost?
- Curated cycling and travel experience
- 3 nights stay in a memorable location
- Breakfast and lunch on all days
- Lead riders and guides from our crew of experts
- Support vehicle, except in sections without vehicular access
- Mechanic support
- Ride refreshments
- Entry fees, permits, vehicle parking
What's not included in the tour cost?
- Personal expenses
- Transportation of riders to the starting point and back from the endpoint
- Meals in transit and those not mentioned in the itinerary
- Bicycle rentals (available as an add-on)
- Transportation of bicycles (available as an add-on)
