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 very center of the Vijayanagar ruins (which, by the way, occupy over 26 square kilometers), it is often identified with the ruined city itself.
Every first week of November in Hampi, a magnificent Hampi Utsav festival is held, during which all the 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 Hospet, you can reach Hampi in the following ways:
- on tuk-tuk (80-120 INR) - most convenient
- by bus, the journey is cheaper (~ 15 INR), but less convenient, since the bus station is located 1.5 km from the railway station.
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Transport
Perhaps, one of the most convenient ways to inspect all of Hampi's wealth is to rent 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 "for your two" .Scooter cost ~ 150-200 INR .For a day, an average liter of petrol is spent (65-75 INR), if you stay only in Hampi, and about 2 liters, if you go to Tungabhadra (15 km) .Not a bad option, but not the cheapest, to take an individual guide who will make up the company on a scooter and show all the main attractions .
Bicycles are also offered for rent, but this is a very dubious 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). The cost is ~ 750-1000 INR per day.
Cuisine and restaurants of Hampi
In Hampi, there are 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 delicious), Mayura Bhuvaneshwari (restaurant at the hotel), Durga Roof Top (located next to the Virupaksha temple, Indian cuisine).
Hotels in Hampi
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.
Entertainment, sightseeing and sightseeing Hampi
The main attractions are the temple of Acyutarai (Tiruvengalanatha), Akka Tangi Gudda, Anogondi, the Andrianadri hill, the archaeological museum in Kamalapura, the Badava Linga, the royal scales, the underground temple, Tungabhadra (16 km from Hampi), the temple of Uddana-Virabhadra, the statue of Narasimha, Virupaksha temple, Vittal temple, Matanga hill (where one can see some of the most beautiful sunsets in the world), Eduru-basavanna, the temple of Yentrodharak Anjaney, Virupapurg and the Madhavan palace 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 goddess Bhuvaneshvari and Pampe.
At 16 km from Hampi is a very interesting bear reserve Doroji. Working hours: 13: 00-18: 00.
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