Hampi -Tourism

Hampi -Tourism

About Hampi
Hampi is famous as the magnificent city of ruins. It is a city in Indian state Karnataka and located besides the Tungbhadra River. It is 352 km from Bangalore. Hampi Tour are a great insight into the history and tourist attractions in Hampi indicate the artistic excellence and power of the then rulers of Hampi. Hampi was the capital of renowned kingdom of Vijaynagar Empire of 14th century to 16th century. Hampi is regarded as most wonderful in ruins of India and is in the list of world heritage center.

Major tourist spots in Hampi can be divided into two broad areas: the Hampi Bazaar Part and the Royal center near Kamalapuram.

There are numbers of tourist attractions in Hampi. The main tourist attraction in Hampi is the sites of ruins, which you can explore. Existing structures tell stories about the glorious past of Vijayanagar Empire.

One activity you can perform during Hampi Tour is climbing the Matangi Hills.

On the Hampi Tour you can visit many temples belonging to that period.

The Virupaksha Temple, Achutaraya Temple, Hazara Rama Temple and the Vithala Temple are worth visiting here. Some other monuments you can visit during the Hampi Tour are Queen's bath, monolithic Ganesha, Ugra Narasimha. The Stone's Chariot, Elephant Stable, Balakrishna Temple, Sasivekalu Ganesha Temple, King's balance.

These tourist spots speak volumes about the history and culture of the Great Vijaynagar Empire.

What is the best time to visit Hampi- The best time to visit Hampi extends from October to February when most number of tourists visit Hampi as the weather is pleasant and great for sightseeing.

The month of January/February also is an ideal time to visit Hampi, owing to the cultural extravaganza that takes place in Hampi Utsav.

How to reach Hampi

By Air- Hubli Airport and Belgaum Airport are two major domestic airports located at the distances of 144 km and 215 km from Hampi, respectively. Bangalore Airport is the nearest international airport which is about 350 km from Hampi.

By Road- Hampi is among beloved weekend getaways from Bangalore and is well connected to Hospet, Hassan, Mysore and other nearby cities by road as buses ply regularly. Tourists traveling to Hampi by road can also avail taxis that are available from nearby towns and cities.

By Train- Hospet Junction- the nearest railway station to Hampi, is about 13 km away.

How to get around in Hampi- One can hire a bicycle or a bike for full day available for rent at State Tourism Centre in Hampi at a nominal charge of INR 50 and INR 200, approximately.

Tourists can find accommodation facilities in main market area of Hampi with basic facilities. However, finding hotels in Hospet- a small town just about 13 km from Hampi, is the best practical option.

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