Chitradurga Heritage Tour Package (2 Days)
2-day Chitradurga tour from Bengaluru: Chitradurga. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing by AC cab. From ₹4,540 per person.
per person · inclusive of all taxes
20° – 28°C
October in Chitradurga Heritage
Description
2-day Chitradurga tour from Bengaluru: Chitradurga. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing by AC cab. From ₹4,540 per person.
This 2 days 1 night itinerary covers 5 handpicked stops, including Chitradurga Fort, Onake Obavvana Kindi, Hidimbeshwara Temple and more. October–February is the best time to travel for pleasant weather. Your 1-night stay is arranged in a comfortable, well-reviewed hotel such as 3-star hotel in Chitradurga. Pickup and drop are arranged right from your hotel or home, so there's nothing extra to plan on your end. Every booking is backed by Trypdeals' 24x7 support team, from planning to the day you're back home.
Weather in Chitradurga Heritage
Best time: October to MarchAverage temperature range: 15°C – 35°C
Day-by-Day Itinerary
The seven-ringed fort
Our driver picks you up from your hotel or home in Bengaluru in the morning. Drive from Bengaluru to Chitradurga (about 200 km, 4 hrs). Check in at your hotel in Chitradurga. Spend the afternoon inside Chitradurga fort, the Kallina Kote or "stone fort", whose walls wind over the boulder hills in seven circles. See the Hidimbeshwara temple on the rock, the granaries and ponds, and Onake Obavvana Kindi, the gap where the guard's wife Obavva is said to have held off Hyder Ali's soldiers with a pestle. Watch the sunset from the ramparts. Overnight stay in Chitradurga.
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Chitradurga Fort
A huge stone fort over granite hills.
- 2
Onake Obavvana Kindi
The gap in the wall of the Obavva legend.
- 3
Hidimbeshwara Temple
An old temple on the fort rock.
Chandravalli and Vani Vilas Sagar
See the Chandravalli caves and the excavated site below the hills, where coins of the Satavahanas and Romans were found, and drive to the Vani Vilas Sagar dam at Marikanive, built by the Mysuru kings in 1907. Then head back. Drive from Chitradurga to Bengaluru (about 201 km, 4 hrs), and drop at your hotel, home or the railway station in Bengaluru. The tour ends here.
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Chandravalli Caves
Caves and an early historic site near the fort.
- 2
Vani Vilas Sagar
A century-old dam in the hills.
Tour Overview
The stone fort of Chitradurga, built in seven rings over granite hills by the Nayakas, with the story of Onake Obavva, the cave shrines of Chandravalli and the Vani Vilas Sagar dam.
This 2-day, 1-night package starts and ends in Bengaluru. Every price includes 3-star hotels with breakfast, an AC cab for the whole trip and all sightseeing.
Highlights of the Chitradurga Tour from Bengaluru
- Chitradurga Fort
- Onake Obavvana Kindi
- Hidimbeshwara Temple
- Chandravalli Caves
- Vani Vilas Sagar
Inclusions in the Chitradurga Tour Package
- 1 night in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Bengaluru for the whole trip: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions in the Chitradurga Tour Package
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Child Policy
Child up to 6 years: free (no extra bed)
Child 6 to 8 years: half charge
Child above 8 years: full charge
Payment Policy
Online booking: pay just ₹99 to reserve your tour. The ₹99 is 100 percent refundable if you cancel at any time, and it is adjusted in your final payment.
50 percent of the tour cost: 3 days before the tour starts, after you receive your tour voucher.
Remaining balance: on the tour day.
Cancellation Policy
The ₹99 online booking amount is refunded in full whenever you cancel, for any reason.
Minimum cancellation charge: Rs. 3000 per person, or 10 percent of the tour cost, whichever is higher
25 percent between 46 and 30 days before departure
50 percent between 30 and 15 days before departure
75 percent between 15 and 5 days before departure
100 percent within 5 days of departure or on no-show
Important Travel Information for the Chitradurga Tour
Best time to visit: October–February
Before you go: The fort has a lot of climbing over smooth rock; wear good shoes and start early, as the rocks get hot by noon. The fort closes at sunset.
Hotels: 3-star hotel in Chitradurga, or similar.
Trip Cost Breakdown
Per-person pricing by group size
Route Map
Top Attractions
Chitradurga Fort
A huge stone fort over granite hills.
Onake Obavvana Kindi
The gap in the wall of the Obavva legend.
Hidimbeshwara Temple
An old temple on the fort rock.
Chandravalli Caves
A valley of natural rock formations nestled among hills near Chitradurga Fort, featuring ancient caves and a seasonal stream. Early-20th-century excavations here unearthed Mauryan-era inscriptions, pottery, and traces of a settlement predating the fort, indicating the area's long human history. The caves offer a serene, off-the-beaten-path experience with scenic views of the surrounding landscape.
Vani Vilas Sagar
A century-old dam in the hills.
Who Is This Tour For
Best Time to Visit
October–February is the ideal window for this trip, with the most pleasant weather for sightseeing.
How to Reach
What's Included / Excluded
Inclusions
- 1 night in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Bengaluru for the whole trip: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Hotels for This Tour
Handpicked stays for a comfortable trip
Packing Checklist
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen
- ID proof (for hotel check-in)
- Basic first-aid/medication
- Modest, traditional clothing for temple visits
- A shawl or stole to cover shoulders
Important Travel Information
Best time to visit: October–February
Before you go: The fort has a lot of climbing over smooth rock; wear good shoes and start early, as the rocks get hot by noon. The fort closes at sunset.
Hotels: 3-star hotel in Chitradurga, or similar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you go
2 days and 1 night. It starts from Bengaluru on day 1 and you are back in Bengaluru on day 2.
For 2 persons it is ₹8,590 per person; for a group of 11–12 it comes down to ₹4,540 per person. Prices include 3-star hotels with breakfast, an AC cab for the whole trip and all sightseeing.
October–February.
The fort has a lot of climbing over smooth rock; wear good shoes and start early, as the rocks get hot by noon. The fort closes at sunset.
Destinations Covered in This Tour
Explore the places this package takes you to