Hampi - Capital of Vijayanagar Empire

Hampi, the capital of the famous Vijaynagara Empire, is a notable tourist place in Karnataka. The ruins of ancient palaces and monuments in Hampi reflect a rich cultural heritage and a royal past. It also indicates the artistic excellence and power of the then rulers. It is surrounded by the Tungabhadra River in the north and the granite ridges on the rest of the sides. Explore more about this place with our Hampi tour.

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS :
Hampi and the temple of Malyavanta Raghunathaswamy mirrors Dravidian art and architecture. The interiors walls are richly decorated with carved sculptures of aquatic creatures and exquisite artworks. Located nearby is the Hampi Bazaar area that houses many marvelous buildings. It is a colorful and vibrant locality worth visiting. The Virupaksha Temple is another magnificent structure featuring the temples of Lord Shiva, Pampa and Bhuvaneswari. Near to this you will get to see a statue of Ugra Narasimha. Hampi tour strongly recommends the amazing Vithala Temple Complex which has the renowned musical pillars. The intricate sculpture of the Stone Chariot is highly commendable. Visit another monument nearby – Purandra Dasara Mantapa.

Hampi is the House of Victory which is an example of sophisticated art and sculpture. This was the place from where the kings used to watch the Dasara festival. From here, you can move towards the Hazara Ramaswami Temple. Here you will see scenes from the Ramayana depicted on the temple walls. Do not miss out the King's Balance and the artistic Queen's Bath. The Lotus Mahal, Mustard Ganesh, Pushkarini Tank, Mahanavami Dibba, Elephant Stables and the Noblemen's Palace are some other important attractions not to be left out. You can also find out some time to visit the Daroji Bear Sanctuary.

HOW TO REACH :
Hampi is well-connected by air, rail and road. The nearest landing is located at Tornagallu in Sandur Taluk. Charter flights are also available. Other nearby airports are at Bellary, Belgaum and Bangalore. Hospet is the nearest railway station and is connected to Bangalore, Bijapur, Guntakal and Hubli. You can also take the bus services from Bangalore to Tourist Places in Hampi.