Hampi (Hampi) is a small village in the north of the Indian state of Karnataka. World fame brought to this place the ruins of Vijayanagar, the former capital of the Vijayanagar Empire. Here are many monuments that were once part of the ancient city, which are now included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Since the village of Hampi is located in the center of the Vijayanagar ruins (which, by the way, occupy over 26 square kilometers), it is often identified with the ruined city itself.

Every Hampi Utsav, all ruins and monuments on the territory of the reserve are highlighted in the night, traditional music plays, bright performances are held

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How to get to Hampi

The nearest airport is in Bellary, which accepts Air Deccan flights from Bangalore. In Hospet, 13 km from Hampi, there is a bus station and a railway station, where trains arrive from Bangalore, Hyderabad and Goa. Traveling by train is much cheaper and more convenient than using a bus. For example, quite comfortable places on the Bangalore - Hampi train will cost only 750 INR per person.

From Hospeet you can reach Hampi in the following ways:

  • on tuk-tuk (80-120 INR) - most convenient
  • on (~ 15 INR), but less convenient, since the bus station is 1, 5 km from the railway station.

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Underground Shiva Temple, Hampi

Transportation

Perhaps, one of the most convenient ways to inspect all of Hampi's wealth is to hire a scooter . Since the distances between some objects reach 5 km, and the sun in this region of the country roasts mercilessly, it is not even worth trying to examine all this "on your own two" . Scooter cost ~ 150-200 INR . For a day, an average liter of gasoline (65-75 INR), if you stay only in Hampi territory, and about 2 liters, if you go to Tungabhadra (15 km) . @ Not a bad option, but not the cheapest, take an individual guide who will make the company on a scooter and will show all the main attractions .

Here you can also rent bicycles, but this is a very doubtful pleasure. Hampi is quite hilly, and the temperature usually rises above +30 ° C.

Another option to inspect Hampi is to hire a rickshaw (tuk-tuk). In this case, the cost should be stipulated in advance and bargain immediately for the whole day (~ 400-500 INR). And then hire an official guide in the tourist office, the cost of services is fixed: 500 INR for 4 hours, 800 INR for 8 hours

The most expensive option is to rent a car in Hospet: Hamsa Tours & Travels (tel .: 083-94 -228-01-01, 984-520-55-89); Pushpa Tours & Travels (tel .: 083-94-241-958, 944-879-51-20). Cost ~ 750-1000 INR per day.

Temples of India. Hampi

Cuisine and restaurants Hampi

Hampi has many decent restaurants and cafes where you can eat well: Mango Tree (beautiful views, varied menu, good cuisine), Laughing Buddha (where you can eat in azitasque: on the floor, low cushions, etc.), The Goan Corner (popular cafe), Venkateshwara, Geetha, Sagar Hotel's Idli (cheap and tasty), Mayura Bhuvaneshwari (restaurant at the hotel), Durga Roof Top (located next to the Virupaksha temple, Indian cuisine ).

Since Hampi is a famous religious center, alcohol is not respected here. Beer and light wine can be found in the Mayura Bhuvaneshwari, Shanti and Kishkinda hotels

Hampi hotels

Most of the hotels and guesthouses of Hampi are located in the Virupapurg area, on the other side of the river. You can get there only by a motor boat, which departs from the Hampi market (15 INR). Boats ply only until 18:00, if you do not have time to get to your beach before this time, you will have to "cut a circle" in 40 km, circling the river. The cost of this trip, by the way, will cost 500-600 INR.

Temples of India. Hampi

Entertainment, sightseeing and sightseeing Hampi

The main attractions: the temple of Acyutaray (Tiruvengalanatha), Akka Tangi Gudda, Anogondi, the Andrianadri hill, the archaeological museum in Kamalapur, Badava-linga, the royal scales, the underground temple, Tungabhadra (at 16 the temple of Uddana-Virabhadra, the statue of Narasimha, the temple of Virupaksha, the temple of Vittal, the hill of Matanga (where one can see some of the most beautiful sunsets in the world), Eduru-basavanna, the temple of Yentrodharak Anjaney, Virupapurg and the palace of Madhavan with more than 1 million columns.

In Hampi There are a number of important Hindu temples operating to this day. The most famous is the Shiwa temple complex of Virupaksha, also known as the Pampapatha temple. It appeared before the foundation of the Vijayanagar Empire. At the entrance to the temple stands a gopur, 48 meters high. In addition to Shiva, the temple is also worshiped by the Hindu goddesses Bhuvanesvari and Pampe

16 km from Hampi there is a very interesting bearish reserve Doroji. Working hours: 13: 00-18: 00.

Since almost every stone on the territory of Hampi "breathes history", it is worth buying a map of the territory, through which it will be much easier and more meaningful to plot its route. Cost ~ 15 INR.


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