goa to hampi

piglet · Jun 5th, 2003, 18:10

What is the best way to get from Goa to Hampi? If I want to tour around the Hampi area is it worth hiring a car and driver (we are four people) and if so,how much would it cost us for a few days?

steven_ber · Jun 5th, 2003, 19:56

Check the following 2 links for train details.

Goa to Hampi.

Goa - Hampi + Goa - Bangalore + Hampi - Bangalore

Sorry, I have no experience of hiring a car and driver.

cyberhippie · Jun 6th, 2003, 02:22

Take the train from Margao(Madgaon) to Hospet only 25 minutes from the ruins at Hampi.
I been raving on for a while about this train journey as it really is one of the nicest I've made over the years.
From Margao the train winds it's way up the western ghats through beautiful rain forest and gives you a wonderful view of the Dudhsagar waterfalls, something you won't see if you take a car!!
The forest eventually gives way to an arid plateau with amazing rock formations, not to be missed!!
The link below gives you a glimpse of the said waterfall. Curtisy of Midnite toker
http://www.indiamike.com/photopost/d...sagar1-med.jpg
I have PM'd you the timetable!!

Happy traveling

Watson · Jun 6th, 2003, 21:28

Hi there!

While in Hampi either rent a bike or motorcycle for the day. I just got a Auto-Rik to take me around all day to the various ruins for I think 300,-.

happy travels!

mirandabarber · Oct 27th, 2006, 18:09

Hey I would like to travel to hampi from goa but my trip does not coincide with the days of train travel which is a real pain the business. Is a taxi just ridiculous? I don't want to miss out on the scenery by taking a night bus?

Cheers, M

vsp27759 · Oct 28th, 2006, 18:45

Dear Mr.Miranda,

The Train Number 7228 provides a tri-weekly service from Vasco to Hospet (**nearest rail-head for Hampi). But it's last run will be on 15th November,2006, as per the prevailing information.
.........
You Queried For Train Number Train Name Date (DD-MM-YYYY) Source Station Destination Station Quota Code
7228 VSG BZA EXPRESS 12-11-2006 VASCO DA GAMA HOSPET JN GENERAL

S.No. Date (DD-MM-YYYY) Class - 2A Class -3A
1 12-11-2006 AVAILABLE- 0014 AVAILABLE- 0020

2 15-11-2006 AVAILABLE- 0014 AVAILABLE- 0022

3 18-11-2006 ISL STN DELETED ISL STN DELETED

4 19-11-2006 ISL STN DELETED ISL STN DELETED

5 22-11-2006 ISL STN DELETED ISL STN DELETED

6 25-11-2006 ISL STN DELETED ISL STN DELETED
---------------------------------------------------
##It is a fact that you should not miss the scenic beauty. The only available daily connection from Vasco to Hubli is Vasco-Hubli is as follows:-
----
You Queried For Train No Train Name Date Runs From Source Runs On
02779 VSG UBL LINK EX 28/10/2006 VASCO DA GAMA MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN

SNo Stn Code Stn Name Route No. Arrival Time Dep. Time Distance Day Remark
1 VSG VASCO DA GAMA 1 Source 15:10 0 1
2 MAO MADGAON 1 15:35 15:40 29 1
3 SVM SANVERDAM CHUCH 1 15:53 15:55 43 1
4 QLM KULEM 1 16:25 16:30 62 1
5 CLR CASTLE ROCK 1 17:30 17:35 116 1
6 LD LONDA JN 1 18:45 20:05 141 1
7 LWR ALNAVAR JN 1 20:48 20:50 174 1
8 DWR DHARWAR 1 21:43 21:45 211 1
9 UBL HUBLI JN 1 22:20 00:00 231 1
=======================
##From Hubli, you can take 304 Passenger:
...
You Queried For Train No Train Name Date Runs From Source Runs On
304 UBL GNT PSGNR 28/10/2006 HUBLI JN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN

SNo Stn Code Stn Name Route No. Arrival Time Dep. Time Distance Day Remark
1 UBL HUBLI JN 1 Source 23:30 0 1
2 SVHE SISVINHALLI 1 23:54 23:55 23 1
3 NGR ANNIGERI 1 00:04 00:05 36 2
4 GDG GADAG JN 1 00:35 00:40 59 2
5 BNP BHANAPUR 1 01:19 01:20 104 2
6 KBL KOPPAL 1 01:34 01:35 116 2
7 GIN GINIGERA 1 01:44 01:45 127 2
8 MRB MUNIRABAD 1 01:59 02:00 138 2
9 HPT HOSPET JN 1 02:30 02:35 144 2
------------------------
V.Srinivasa Prasad
28.10.2006/17.45 hrs.

mirandabarber · Oct 30th, 2006, 15:24

Thank you so much for getting back to me with train information, I really appreciate it.

I am not sure if I am being stupid though.

Am I correct in assuming that the tri-weekly train (saturday, sunday and Wednesday) to Hospet from Goa are ceasing to operate from middle of November?

And then the new timetable...I'm not sure i understand, but is there a train every day from Vasco? I don't know where Vasco is, but assume it is Goa?

Kindest regards,

Miranda x

cyberhippie · Oct 30th, 2006, 15:38

Vasco or Vasco De Gama is indeed in Goa as is Madgaon (Margao) The train suggested is a connecting train from Vasco to Hubli and from Hubli to Hospet, it is a daily connection.

The two trains seem to connect so this is an option.

If you don't want to muck about with changes then I suggest the sleeper bus Paulo Travels or Here

mirandabarber · Oct 30th, 2006, 16:10

Thank you, i really appreciate this xxx

vsp27759 · Oct 30th, 2006, 19:47

Dear Miranda,

The 4 Days in a week Train (**which is yet to come) is a replacement to the present tri-weekly. Hence, unless the 4 days in a week train comes, the tri-weekly train won't go.

As per the prevailing informatrion, the Railway Authorities effect this change-over after 15th November,2006. If not, the tenure of the tri-weekly gets extended.

Goa is the name of the State. Vasco is the Capital which has also got Railway Station. Another important Railway Station in the Goa State is Madgaon where the Mumbai-Kerala Route and Hospet-Vasco Route meet. The Trains coming from Mumbai or Kerala, however, by-pass Vasco.

vsp27759 · Oct 30th, 2006, 19:57

Dear Miranda,

It will take some more time, before the proposed 4-days in a week Train becomes a daily train.

vsp27759 · Oct 30th, 2006, 19:58

Dear CH,

It is learnt the road from Vasco to Londa is NOT in a good condition. How is it now?

Kingfisher · Oct 31st, 2006, 10:32

Highway 4 from Panjim to Londa is in HORRIBLE condition -- I had the misfortune to travel that way by private car yesterday and beyond Ponda, in particular, the road is mostly broken up and is used mainly by a steady stream of mining trucks -- I'm told there are 5000 trucks plying this route. If taking the bus, be sure to ask which route the operators are taking; apparently the longer route via Karwar is much better and some companies do go this way.

All in all, the train is a much better option if the schedule works for you. The condition of the road also makes visits to Mollem (and the park) or Dudhsagar falls a real ordeal at present.

Quote:

Originally Posted by vsp27759

Dear CH,

It is learnt the road from Vasco to Londa is NOT in a good condition. How is it now?

Jun 5th, 2003, 18:10	#1
piglet Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Jerusalem Posts: 33	goa to hampi What is the best way to get from Goa to Hampi? If I want to tour around the Hampi area is it worth hiring a car and driver (we are four people) and if so,how much would it cost us for a few days?

Jun 6th, 2003, 02:22	#3
cyberhippie Account Closed by User's Request Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 6,012	Take a train !! Take the train from Margao(Madgaon) to Hospet only 25 minutes from the ruins at Hampi. I been raving on for a while about this train journey as it really is one of the nicest I've made over the years. From Margao the train winds it's way up the western ghats through beautiful rain forest and gives you a wonderful view of the Dudhsagar waterfalls, something you won't see if you take a car!! The forest eventually gives way to an arid plateau with amazing rock formations, not to be missed!! The link below gives you a glimpse of the said waterfall. Curtisy of Midnite toker http://www.indiamike.com/photopost/d...sagar1-med.jpg I have PM'd you the timetable!! Happy traveling Last edited by cyberhippie : Jun 6th, 2003 at 02:41.

Oct 27th, 2006, 18:09	#5
mirandabarber Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London Posts: 14	getting from goa to hampi if can't travel on days of train Hey I would like to travel to hampi from goa but my trip does not coincide with the days of train travel which is a real pain the business. Is a taxi just ridiculous? I don't want to miss out on the scenery by taking a night bus? Cheers, M

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steven_ber Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: London, England. Posts: 9,218	Check the following 2 links for train details. Goa to Hampi. Goa - Hampi + Goa - Bangalore + Hampi - Bangalore Sorry, I have no experience of hiring a car and driver.

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Watson You look, No Problem! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Berlin, Germany Posts: 229	Hi there! While in Hampi either rent a bike or motorcycle for the day. I just got a Auto-Rik to take me around all day to the various ruins for I think 300,-. happy travels!

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vsp27759 V.SRINIVASA PRASAD Join Date: May 2005 Location: HYDERABAD Posts: 1,465	Dear Mr.Miranda, The Train Number 7228 provides a tri-weekly service from Vasco to Hospet (**nearest rail-head for Hampi). But it's last run will be on 15th November,2006, as per the prevailing information. ......... You Queried For Train Number Train Name Date (DD-MM-YYYY) Source Station Destination Station Quota Code 7228 VSG BZA EXPRESS 12-11-2006 VASCO DA GAMA HOSPET JN GENERAL S.No. Date (DD-MM-YYYY) Class - 2A Class -3A 1 12-11-2006 AVAILABLE- 0014 AVAILABLE- 0020 2 15-11-2006 AVAILABLE- 0014 AVAILABLE- 0022 3 18-11-2006 ISL STN DELETED ISL STN DELETED 4 19-11-2006 ISL STN DELETED ISL STN DELETED 5 22-11-2006 ISL STN DELETED ISL STN DELETED 6 25-11-2006 ISL STN DELETED ISL STN DELETED --------------------------------------------------- ##It is a fact that you should not miss the scenic beauty. The only available daily connection from Vasco to Hubli is Vasco-Hubli is as follows:- ---- You Queried For Train No Train Name Date Runs From Source Runs On 02779 VSG UBL LINK EX 28/10/2006 VASCO DA GAMA MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN SNo Stn Code Stn Name Route No. Arrival Time Dep. Time Distance Day Remark 1 VSG VASCO DA GAMA 1 Source 15:10 0 1 2 MAO MADGAON 1 15:35 15:40 29 1 3 SVM SANVERDAM CHUCH 1 15:53 15:55 43 1 4 QLM KULEM 1 16:25 16:30 62 1 5 CLR CASTLE ROCK 1 17:30 17:35 116 1 6 LD LONDA JN 1 18:45 20:05 141 1 7 LWR ALNAVAR JN 1 20:48 20:50 174 1 8 DWR DHARWAR 1 21:43 21:45 211 1 9 UBL HUBLI JN 1 22:20 00:00 231 1 ======================= ##From Hubli, you can take 304 Passenger: ... You Queried For Train No Train Name Date Runs From Source Runs On 304 UBL GNT PSGNR 28/10/2006 HUBLI JN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN SNo Stn Code Stn Name Route No. Arrival Time Dep. Time Distance Day Remark 1 UBL HUBLI JN 1 Source 23:30 0 1 2 SVHE SISVINHALLI 1 23:54 23:55 23 1 3 NGR ANNIGERI 1 00:04 00:05 36 2 4 GDG GADAG JN 1 00:35 00:40 59 2 5 BNP BHANAPUR 1 01:19 01:20 104 2 6 KBL KOPPAL 1 01:34 01:35 116 2 7 GIN GINIGERA 1 01:44 01:45 127 2 8 MRB MUNIRABAD 1 01:59 02:00 138 2 9 HPT HOSPET JN 1 02:30 02:35 144 2 ------------------------ V.Srinivasa Prasad 28.10.2006/17.45 hrs.

Oct 30th, 2006, 15:24	#7
mirandabarber Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London Posts: 14	Thank you so much for getting back to me with train information, I really appreciate it. I am not sure if I am being stupid though. Am I correct in assuming that the tri-weekly train (saturday, sunday and Wednesday) to Hospet from Goa are ceasing to operate from middle of November? And then the new timetable...I'm not sure i understand, but is there a train every day from Vasco? I don't know where Vasco is, but assume it is Goa? Kindest regards, Miranda x

Oct 30th, 2006, 15:38	#8
cyberhippie Account Closed by User's Request Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 6,012	Vasco or Vasco De Gama is indeed in Goa as is Madgaon (Margao) The train suggested is a connecting train from Vasco to Hubli and from Hubli to Hospet, it is a daily connection. The two trains seem to connect so this is an option. If you don't want to muck about with changes then I suggest the sleeper bus Paulo Travels or Here

Oct 30th, 2006, 16:10	#9
mirandabarber Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London Posts: 14	Thank you, i really appreciate this xxx

Oct 30th, 2006, 19:47	#10
vsp27759 V.SRINIVASA PRASAD Join Date: May 2005 Location: HYDERABAD Posts: 1,465	Dear Miranda, The 4 Days in a week Train (**which is yet to come) is a replacement to the present tri-weekly. Hence, unless the 4 days in a week train comes, the tri-weekly train won't go. As per the prevailing informatrion, the Railway Authorities effect this change-over after 15th November,2006. If not, the tenure of the tri-weekly gets extended. Goa is the name of the State. Vasco is the Capital which has also got Railway Station. Another important Railway Station in the Goa State is Madgaon where the Mumbai-Kerala Route and Hospet-Vasco Route meet. The Trains coming from Mumbai or Kerala, however, by-pass Vasco.

Oct 30th, 2006, 19:57	#11
vsp27759 V.SRINIVASA PRASAD Join Date: May 2005 Location: HYDERABAD Posts: 1,465	Dear Miranda, It will take some more time, before the proposed 4-days in a week Train becomes a daily train.

Oct 30th, 2006, 19:58	#12
vsp27759 V.SRINIVASA PRASAD Join Date: May 2005 Location: HYDERABAD Posts: 1,465	Dear CH, It is learnt the road from Vasco to Londa is NOT in a good condition. How is it now?

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