Hampi – UNESCO world heritage site | Karnataka, India

Hampi is a village and temple town recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, listed as the Group of Monuments at Hampi in northern Karnataka, India. It was one of the richest and largest cities in the world during its prime. It is located within the ruins of the city of Vijayanagara, the former capital of the Vijayanagara Empire. Predating the city of Vijayanagara, Hampi continues to be an important religious centre, housing the Virupaksha Temple and several other monuments belonging to the old city.(Source: Wiki)

 

How to Reach:

Hampi is well connected via road and air.

By Train:

Nearest Railway station is “Hospete “. Hampi is around 13km from hospete and regular govt buses ply from station to Hampi. Hospete bus stand is around 1km from railway station, either you can take sharing auto(10 Rs) or go by walk.

Fare: Hospete to Hampi – 16 rs (as of Aug 2016).

Train Fare: Bengaluru – Hospete (3AC) : ~700rs (Hampi Express : Train no 16592)

By Air:

Nearest airport is “Hubli” which is 160km from Hampi.

You can travel via own vehicle as well. Hampi is just 350km away from bengaluru.

Things to do :

Day 1:

There are around 80 odd monuments to visit. Either you can hire an auto or explore the places by walk. It will take around 5-6 hrs to see all the places (by walk).

 

Post that, you can take a ferry to cross other side of river, which is place called as “Anegondi” (Fare 10rs).

I would suggest you to stay on the other side of river as that side is more calm and close to nature. You will get bikes on rent over there which will be helpful to travel to distant places.

Activa Rent: 200rs/Day ( As of august 2016).

I stayed in “Gopi Island”, which I found economical and good.

Picture: Hut House to stay.

SANAPUR LAKE:

This is one the best places to visit in Hampi, which is around 7km from “Anegundi“.

Picture: Sanapur Lake.

Day 2:

Apart from lake, there are 3-4 temples which you can cover and places which hold religious significance as per “Ramayana“.

Post Lunch, you can go to “Tungabhadra Dam”.

Go to Hospete bus stand and take a bus for Tungabhadra Dam ( Fare 7rs).

This place is OK to visit and you can spend some time there in garden. They have a small zoo, which is adjacent to the garden.

Picture: Tungabhadra Dam.

Post that you can board your train and go back to your respective destination.

 

Be Safe, Happy Traveling ….. 🙂