Hampi, in Bellary district of southern Indian state of Karnataka, is a World Heritage Site of UNESCO for its glorious history and existing ruins. Once the royal capital of the mighty Vijayanagara Empire, the ruins of ancient palaces and forts dot this city founded in 1336 by Harihara and Bukka. Once the centre of a thriving indigenous culture, Hampi is now a remnant of the past and attracts tourists in great number.
Despite attacks and destruction to its almost entire ancient and historical structures by of Muslim marauders, Hampi still has plenty, including the ruins, to attract tourists here. From sacred temples to splendid palaces to glorious royal structures, tourists get drawn here to take a peek into the glorious past of the city. The Virupaksha temple is one such attraction that is known for valiantly facing the test of the times to still stand erect.
The King's Balance is another place of tourist interest in Hampi, which is visited largely for its imposing built and intricate structure. The Lotus Mahal charms tourists for its seamless fusion of Hindu and Muslim styles of architecture. The Vithala Temple, on the southern banks of the Tungabhadra River, is another structure that reminds of the splendid past of Hampi.
Despite attacks and destruction to its almost entire ancient and historical structures by of Muslim marauders, Hampi still has plenty, including the ruins, to attract tourists here. From sacred temples to splendid palaces to glorious royal structures, tourists get drawn here to take a peek into the glorious past of the city. The Virupaksha temple is one such attraction that is known for valiantly facing the test of the times to still stand erect.
The King's Balance is another place of tourist interest in Hampi, which is visited largely for its imposing built and intricate structure. The Lotus Mahal charms tourists for its seamless fusion of Hindu and Muslim styles of architecture. The Vithala Temple, on the southern banks of the Tungabhadra River, is another structure that reminds of the splendid past of Hampi.
By Air
Belgaum airport, at 270 kms, is the nearest air link to Hampi with regular domestic flights to Bangalore and Mumbai.
By Train
Hospet, at 13 kms away, is the nearest railhead with regular trains to Bangalore.
By Road
Hampi is well connected to Bangalore and other major cities of Karnataka by a network of roads.
Belgaum airport, at 270 kms, is the nearest air link to Hampi with regular domestic flights to Bangalore and Mumbai.
By Train
Hospet, at 13 kms away, is the nearest railhead with regular trains to Bangalore.
By Road
Hampi is well connected to Bangalore and other major cities of Karnataka by a network of roads.
Group of Monuments at Hampi
Hampi is a famous historical village and temple town located on the Bank of Tungabhadra River in northern Karnataka. It is among the most famous UNESCO world heritage site of India since 1986. This place was counted among the largest trading and most prosperous cities of the world during the 14 century and also called Vijayanagar. In ancient times, it was also famous for its spices and cottons.
Hampi is famous for being the part of the legendary...Matanga Hill
Hampi in Karnataka has many popular attractions of historical and mythical hues, and Matanga Hill or Matunga Hill is one of them. Visitors atop this hill can get spectacular sunrise and sunset views of the town and see how this majestic rock-strewn landscape is sprinkled with ruins. It generally takes tourists half an hour to climb atop the hill that rises up in the heart of this historic city.
With Matunga Hill come many trekking trails that of...Daroji Bear Sanctuary
Near Hampi and in the Ballari district of Karnataka is the famous Daroji Bear Sanctuary – home to Sloth Bears. This sanctuary is the only place in India to spot the honey-lovers sloth bears. Apart from sloth bears, visitors to this place can also see a variety of animals as well including wild boards, mongoose, black-naped hares, jackals, leopards etc. The rugged terrain has a lot of possibilities to see animals of different variety.
A vis...Hazara Rama Temple
The historical town of Hampi, Karanataka has some of really well-maintained temples in the region and Hazara Rama Temple is one of them. The temple symbolizes the architectural finesse of the legendary Vijayanagar dynasty. It has sculptures of epic Ramayana and Mahabharata and also believed to be among the largest temples dedicated to Lord Ram. Built in 15th century by King Devaraya I, it has massive panel depicting the legends of Ramayana.
Haza...Lakshmi Narasimha Temple
The Lakshmi Narasimha statue, which is in Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, is ranked among the most imposing sculptures in the ruined and historical town of Hampi, Karnataka. Standing on the Hemakuta Hill and on the southern side of the Hemakuta group of temples, the statue is considered the largest monolith statuein the legendary town. Built in 1528 A. D., the temple attracts devotees and visitors alike for its momentous and gigantic statue.
Lak...Vithala Temple Complex
The Vithala Temple Complex ranks among the masterpiece edifices in Hampi, Karnataka. This spectacular edifice on the southern bank of the Tungabhadra River is basically a religious architectural gem in the form of a sprawling campus. The complex of this breathtaking edifice also includes gateway towers and compound walls. This 15th century AD edifice or temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu as Vithala.
The Vithala Temple Complex has simply astoundi...
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