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UNESCO HERITAGE SITES · LUXURY CARAVAN JOURNEY

What We Inherit

Encounter Karnataka’s UNESCO World Heritage places through remarkable architecture, sculptural detail and landscapes rich in memory. Choose the sites that speak to you.

The setting
Hampi, Pattadakal, Belur, Halebidu & Somanathapura
A little inspiration
6 days · shaped around you
Make this journey yours
UNESCO Heritage Sites landscape inspiration for Hampi, Pattadakal, Belur, Halebidu & SomanathapuraLandmarks of world significance
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Suraj S Rao · CC BY-SA 4.0 · View original photograph

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THOUGHTFULLY CURATED. ENTIRELY YOURS.

A different
kind of escape.

Explore Hampi, Pattadakal and the Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas through an unhurried private journey. Choose one region or connect several over a longer route, with specialist interpretation and time to look beyond the familiar view. Your curator coordinates visits around access, distance and your preferred pace.

  • UNESCO World Heritage places
  • Architecture & cultural interpretation
  • A route curated around your interests

FOLLOW YOUR CURIOSITY

Choose your experience.

A few ways to make this theme your own. Your final route and inclusions are tailored during planning.

Sunlight catches the carved columns of a Hampi temple pavilion.
Evening light at Vittala Temple, Hampi.
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Suraj S Rao · CC BY-SA 4.0 · View original photograph

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A historic market avenue leads towards a distant temple tower.
Hampi Bazaar, framed by ancient stone pavilions.
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Vyacheslav Argenberg · CC BY 4.0 · View original photograph

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An exploration shaped around you

Hampi, a city in stone

Discover the Group of Monuments at Hampi, inscribed in 1986. Explore Vijayanagara’s temple architecture, old market streets and extraordinary boulder landscape with a heritage specialist requested for your interests.

UNESCO World Heritage record

  • Vijayanagara history
  • Temple and market landscapes
  • Specialist interpretation on request
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Stone temples at Pattadakal beside green lawns and a paved path beneath a blue sky.
The temple ensemble at Pattadakal, Karnataka. Heritage inspiration.
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Ms Sarah Welch · CC BY-SA 4.0 · View original photograph

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A guided monument visit

Pattadakal’s architectural dialogue

Explore the Group of Monuments at Pattadakal, inscribed in 1987. Look closely at Chalukya temples and the meeting of northern and southern Indian architectural traditions.

UNESCO World Heritage record

  • Chalukya temple architecture
  • Distinct architectural traditions
  • Time for close observation
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The richly carved stone facade and entrance steps of Hoysaleswara Temple at Halebidu.
Hoysaleswara Temple at Halebidu. Hoysala architecture in Karnataka.
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Rohit Sharma · CC BY-SA 4.0 · View original photograph

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Floral rosettes within a geometric stone pattern at Chennakeshava Temple in Belur.
Carved stone detail at Chennakeshava Temple, Belur. Heritage inspiration.
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Naveen R Gowda · CC BY-SA 4.0 · View original photograph

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Selected temples or a longer trail

Hoysala detail, slowly

Discover the Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas, inscribed in 2023: Belur’s Channakeshava, Halebidu’s Hoysalesvara and Somanathapura’s Keshava temples. Choose one or a carefully paced combination, with time for extraordinary sculptural detail.

UNESCO World Heritage record

  • Belur, Halebidu & Somanathapura
  • Sculpture and temple planning
  • One site or a tailored combination
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AN ITINERARY TO INSPIRE

A little of
what awaits.

A starting point for your own journey. We shape the route, rhythm and experiences around you.

01

DAYS 1–2

Arrive into the story

Your crew meets you at the agreed airport or pickup point. Settle into your caravan and begin with a heritage region chosen during planning.

02

DAYS 3–5

Look closer. Linger longer.

Explore selected monuments with a suitable heritage specialist. Leave room for architecture, landscapes and local traditions, with travel distances carefully considered.

03

DAY 6

Carry the stories home

Enjoy a final, unhurried visit before your arranged airport return or tailored drop-off. This sample journey adapts to the sites and time you choose.

THE DETAILS, CONSIDERED

Before you set off

Hampi, Pattadakal, Belur, Halebidu & Somanathapura

Pace & activity

Tell us how you like to move, your walking comfort and any access needs. We agree suitable activities and support before you travel.

  • UNESCO World Heritage places
  • Architecture & cultural interpretation
  • A route curated around your interests

Season & access

Experiences depend on season, access, weather and specialist availability. Your team confirms suitable overnight stops, requested equipment and inclusions in your personal proposal.

Where you rest

We agree overnight locations, caravan sleeping arrangements and any additional accommodation in your proposal, along with facilities and inclusions.

Combine your interests

Yes. Choose any available theme, or combine several in one booking request. Your team will help shape the route, experiences and pace around the combination you choose.

Make this journey yours

THE DETAILS, CONSIDERED

Your journey.
Beautifully personal.

Tell us about your group, preferred dates and the way you like to travel. Your proposal brings together the route, caravan, crew and experiences for your escape.

Every AUREL Trails journey is fully managed, with a dedicated crew tailored to our guests’ preferences and itinerary. Depending on your requirements, this may include an experienced chef, professional driver, security personnel or expert guide. Attentive when needed and discreet throughout, our team takes care of every detail while respecting your privacy and personal space.

A sense of calm, shaped around you. Your crew brings together carefully sourced natural essential oils, personal menus and thoughtful comforts, tailoring aromas and flavours to your preferences. A scent-free setting is always available.

This is an inspirational itinerary, not a fixed departure. Routes, dates, vehicle layout, amenities, staffing, experiences, permits and inclusions are confirmed during planning. Images are illustrative.

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YOUR PRIVATE JOURNEY

An experience.
Entirely your own.

One journey, one personal quote. Choose one theme or combine several; the starting price is per person.

Starting from
US$5,220per person

Final pricing is tailored to your dates, group, route and requested experiences.

Approximate converted price. Exchange rates dated 2026-09-27.