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| Hampi |
Hampi is a historical site scattered with ruins and excavations. As the capital of the Hindu Kingdom of Vijayanagara which reached its zenith under the rule of Krishnadeva Raya, Hampi was a beautiful city in its prime. It was vanquished in a war with rival kingdoms in 1565, when the city was ransacked and destroyed completely.
Entering the vicinity of Hampi, one can see massive boulders in the largely rocky landscape balanced on or against each other. The scale of the things here, from the size of the mammoth boulders to the vastness of the architectural space, with scarcely any relief in the form of tree or water bodies only adds to the aura of Hampi.
This is the only ruined city of significance to be seen in India. Its 33km area is large and the surviving structures are sufficient to give a feel of what the city would have been in its prime.
Location : About 360 km from Bangalore / 260 km from Belgaum / 235 km from Bijapur/ 75 km from Bellari. |
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How to reach : Drive from Bangalore ( about 7 hrs drive ) OR Fly to Hubli / Bellari OR Overnight train journey to Hospet
Recommended duration of stay : 2 nights / 3 days for Hampi & One night additional to cover Badami, Aihole Pattadkal.
When to travel : Hampi is all season destination. But, summer (Mar – May ) would be quite hot.
Places to see : Hampi has one main street- Hampi Bazaar, which is closed to all vehicular traffic. At the extreme is the Virupaksha Temple. Eastern extreme is the museum run by Archaeology department. Be prepared for some amount of walking even if you hire a car or take guided tour. Also carry along your walking shoes. If you can cycle or ride a bike, this is a great way to see the place. Carry head caps for protection from the sun and take some packed snacks with drinking water.
The sites to visit are plenty. Absolutely not to be missed are as below:
The Virupaksha Temple, Vittala Temple, Queen’s Bath, Lotus Mahal, Elephant Stable, Underground Well, Watch Tower, Hampi Bazaar, Sule Bazaar, Tungabhadra Dam and Hanuman Temple across the river at Anegundi. |
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