Hampi with Hippy Island – Weekend Trip (3D/3N)

About Trip

• This trip involves basic facilities in terms of food, travel, and stay without any luxury, whatsoever.
• This is a group trip with shared model. It may not suit everyone – especially for those expecting privacy and comfort. It best suits for people who wish to socialize.
• Please do not book this trip if you are not okay with above points.

Travel:

• Travel by AC semi-sleeper bus from Mumbai & Pune.
• Local travel by Private vehicle or rikshaw.

Stay:

• Hampi is a backpacker’s paradise. The real vibe of Hampi can be felt by staying at Hippy cafes that also double up as stays. These cafes serve delicious food of different cuisines like Indian, Israeli, Continental food.
• Our café is located at a pretty location close to Sanapur Lake. It has comfortable Rooms/Tents and well-maintained washrooms. It gives ample opportunity to interact with other backpackers.

Food:

• We will serve you fulfilling Breakfasts on two days of the trip. This will help you get started on the day’s schedule.
• For Lunch and Dinner, you can try ordering your favorite dishes from the menu.

Things to carry:

• Toiletries, moisturizer, light towel, lip balm, wet wipes, toothbrush, toothpaste
• A lightweight large Backpack for the trip (no suitcase, no trolley)
• A small backpack for outdoors (to carry a water bottle, snacks, towel, etc)
• Photo identity proof with address (Aadhar/Passport/Voter ID)
• Poncho or rainproof jacket with a hood (from June to September)
• Full sleeve cotton t-shirt, track pant is advised for Hampi as it’s a hot place (Oct to Feb)
• Cap/Hat/Sunscreen (to avoid getting tanned bigtime)
• Sunglasses (to keep your eyes fresh)
• Power bank, charger, camera (if you wish to)
• Proper water bottle for your trip. You may fill at our guesthouse
• Disposable garbage covers (To separate used/unused, dry/wet clothes)
• Any kind of sandals or shoes are fine
• Your personal medications, if any
• Water wear if you wish to take a dip in the Lake
• Carrying a handwash/sanitizer/tissues will help during the trip
• Carry a lil bit of cash for Sunday lunch, dinner, and misc. expenses
• Don’t carry expensive items. You are responsible for your own belongings.

Pickup points & Timings:

Mumbai:

⏲️ 16:00 BORIVALI
⏲️ 16:10 NATIONAL PARK BRIDGE
⏲️ 16:20 MALAD
⏲️ 16:30 MARKET VT
⏲️ 16:30 GOREGAON(E)
⏲️ 16:50 ANDHERI
⏲️ 17:00 DADAR( E)
⏲️ 17:30 SION(CHUNA BATTI)
⏲️ 17:45 CHEMBUR
⏲️ 18:10 VASHI PLAZA
⏲️ 18:20 NERUL LP
⏲️ 18:25 KHARGHAR
⏲️ 18:30 K.L.E COLLEGE

Pune:

⏲️ 21:15 WAKAD
⏲️ 21:30 KATRAJ
⏲️ 22:00 VADGAON

𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞: Drop Points on Monday morning will be same as above.

What’s next after booking your trip:

• A Whatsapp group shall be created on the trip day and Vehicle & Trip Leader details will be shared.
• This trip involves traveling with strangers and night stays (if any). Please be mindful that:
  • It is mandatory to share your personal information with the team along with a copy of your government approved ID card.
  • You will need to share your co-traveler(s) details if you have booked more than one seat.
• Live location of the vehicle will be sent in the group once it starts at the first point.

Seasonal variations:

• June to mid-Sept (monsoons): Hampi gets its fair share of rains in this season. As one can guess, spotting sunsets are rare. However, the boulder-filled hills look very pretty in the rain. Release of water from the Tungabhadra reservoir uphill may impact our plans of taking a dip (or coracle ride) at Sanapur lake or exploring Hippie Island on Day 1. A visit to the Anjanadri hill offers a panoramic views of rocky valleys and green paddy fields and banana plantations typical to Hampi.
• Mid Sept to Feb (winter): The weather opens up for the beautiful sunsets that Hampi is famous for. Lots of Hippies, especially from Israel visit Hampi this season. Hampi turns colorful and vibrant. Anjanadri is the best place to enjoy a peaceful sunset.
  
• Mar to May (summer): Gets really hot from mid-March. We usually don’t organize Hampi in these months.

Which is the best time to visit Hampi?

There are two best seasons to visit Hampi – monsoons, and winter. 

• Monsoons (Jun to Sept) offer a pleasant climate to explore Hampi which is a naturally hot place because of its bouldery terrain. Overcast weather and drenched landscapes offer a gorgeous picture of the lost city. One would miss sunsets, but that can be compensated by abundant water in lakes and rivers.
• Winter (Oct to Feb) presents hot days and pleasant nights. This season brings lots of Hippies to Hampi from different countries. Taking shower in the lake waters gives much-needed respite. Lovely sunsets become new normal.
• Summer (Mar to May): Hampi gets very hot. Better to avoid.