Your complete guide — best trains, itinerary, tips and how to book Shiva for the ultimate Hampi experience from Pune.
Duration: ~10–11 hours · Runs daily. Check IRCTC for current schedule. Sleeper, 3A and 2A available. Book 60 days ahead Oct–Mar.
Overnight train — comfortable 10-11 hour journey on the Chalukya Express. Book Sleeper or 3A on IRCTC 60 days in advance.
Arrive Hospet early morning. Shiva picks you up. Check-in at Meti's Homestay. Full South Hampi tour: Virupaksha Temple, Krishna Bazaar, Hemakuta Hill sunset.
Dawn trek to Matanga Hill. Then Vittala Temple Stone Chariot, Musical Pillars, Lotus Mahal, Elephant Stables.
Sonapur Lake coracle ride, Anjanadri Hill (Hanuman's birthplace), Anegundi village. Drop at Hosapete station for return train.
Approximately 430 km by road, or 7–8 hours on the overnight Hampi Express train.
October to February is ideal — pleasant temperatures (18–28°C), dry weather, perfect for temple walks and sunrise treks. Book well in advance.
Yes — take Friday evening train, get 2 full days with Shiva (Day 1: South Hampi, Day 2: Sunrise + Heritage), return Sunday night. A perfect weekend trip.
Yes — Shiva communicates in Hindi, English and Kannada, making tours comfortable for all Indian travellers.