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4-Day Motorcycle Loop: Salem → Bengaluru → Chitradurga → Hampi (Hospet) / Ballari → Return to Salem (≤250 km/day)

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Day 1: Ride to Bengaluru

Salem, India → Bengaluru, India on November 14, 2025

6:30am

Depart Salem

Leave early to avoid city traffic and arrive Bengaluru by late morning; scenic highway riding on NH44 for most of the leg.
INR0, 5h0m (including 2 short stops)

7:00am

Breakfast — Salem (Pre-ride)

Simple and hearty breakfast near your accommodation—idáli/dosa and filter coffee to set you up for the day.
INR120, 0h30m

11:30am

Arrival and Lunch — Bengaluru

Arrive in Bengaluru (~215 km). Recommended: MTR or Kamat Upachar for classic South Indian thali (open 10:00–22:00) — filling and quick for riders.
INR350, 1h0m

1:00pm

Quick City Stop / Fuel & Bike Check

Top up fuel, check tyre pressure and chain, and stretch; fuel & small maintenance before next day.
INR700, 0h45m

3:00pm

Afternoon: Relax or Short Sightseeing

Optional short walk at Cubbon Park or MG Road for coffee and light sightseeing (parks/open 6:00–18:00), keep it short to rest for next ride day.
INR200, 2h0m

7:30pm

Dinner — Bengaluru

Try Vidyarthi Bhavan (traditional dosas) or a safe rider-friendly restaurant; most sit-down places open until 22:00.
INR400, 1h0m

9:30pm

Overnight — Hotel in Bengaluru

Stay in a mid-range hotel close to the ring road to shorten next morning departure (typical hotel 3-star ~INR1,200–2,000/night).
INR1600, 8h0m
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Day 2: Bengaluru → Chitradurga

Bengaluru, India → Chitradurga, India on November 15, 2025

7:00am

Depart Bengaluru

Leave after breakfast; head northwest on NH48 then NH 4/NH 150 where appropriate — steady highway riding toward Chitradurga.
INR0, 4h0m (including stops)

7:30am

Breakfast — Bengaluru

Coffee and light breakfast at the hotel or a highway restaurant (open from 6:30–10:00) before starting.
INR150, 0h30m

11:30am

Arrival & Lunch — Chitradurga

Arrive Chitradurga (~200 km). Have lunch at a local restaurant—try ragi-based items / simple thali — quick and tasty.
INR300, 1h0m

1:00pm

Visit Chitradurga Fort

Explore the sprawling Chitradurga Fort (open ~8:30–17:30). The fort’s architecture, secret passages and hill-top views are rewarding for a couple of hours.
INR30, 2h0m

4:00pm

Evening relax & Bike check

Relax, refuel the bike, and prepare luggage for next day's leg to Hampi/Hospet.
INR200, 1h0m

8:00pm

Dinner & Overnight — Chitradurga

Dine at a reliable hotel restaurant (local North/South Indian options) and rest overnight in Chitradurga (budget hotel ~INR1,000–1,500).
INR1400, 8h0m
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Day 3: Chitradurga → Hampi → Ballari

Chitradurga, India → Hampi (Hospet), India → Ballari (Bellary), India on November 16, 2025

6:00am

Early Breakfast & Depart Chitradurga

Early start to reach Hampi mid-morning; fuel and safety check before leaving (ride ~145 km).
INR180, 3h0m

9:30am

Arrive — Hampi / Hospet (Explore)

Explore Hampi’s key monuments: Virupaksha Temple, Vittala complex (open typically 6:00–18:00), and the stone chariot; Hampi ruins are spread out so prioritize favorites; carry water and sun protection.
INR200 (entry/ticket estimates), 4h0m

1:30pm

Lunch — Hampi

Lunch at a riverside café or Mango Tree / local eateries in Hampi Bazaar (most open 9:00–17:00); light meal to keep energy for afternoon riding.
INR350, 1h0m

3:00pm

Ride to Ballari (Bellary)

Short afternoon ride from Hospet to Ballari (~65 km, ~1.5h); Ballari is a convenient overnight base with larger services and hotels.
INR220, 1h45m

5:00pm

Evening in Ballari

Check into hotel, quick bike check and relax; if there’s time, visit Ballari market or the historic sites locally.
INR150, 2h0m

8:00pm

Dinner & Overnight — Ballari

Dinner at a reputable hotel restaurant; overnight in Ballari (mid-range hotel ~INR1,200–1,800).
INR1600, 8h0m
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Day 4: Ballari → Return Salem

Ballari (Bellary), India → Salem, India on November 17, 2025

7:00am

Breakfast & Depart Ballari

After breakfast, set off for the return ride to Salem — planned distance ≈225 km; ride comfortable pace with 2 rest stops.
INR200, 5h0m (including stops)

12:30pm

Arrival & Lunch — Salem

Arrive Salem by early afternoon and enjoy a relaxed lunch at a favorite local restaurant.
INR350, 1h0m

2:00pm

Post-trip: Bike wash & Check

Wash bike, quick servicing (chain/tyre) and unpack; trip wrap-up and safe home arrival by mid-afternoon.
INR300, 1h30m

4:00pm

Trip End

Trip ends in Salem. Review ride photos, check receipts and relax.
INR0, —
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