HAMPI
Hampi, a temple town in northern Karnataka. It is located near to Tungabhadra river. Hampi is famous for its temples and other monolithic monuments. Hampi has been declared as a World Heritage Site.
Top Attractions in Hampi
- Group of Monuments at Hampi. 630. Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins. …
- Matanga Hill. 433. Geologic Formations. …
- Virupaksha Temple. 991. Religious Sites. …
- Monkey Temple. 511. Religious Sites. …
- Vijaya Vittala Temple. 287. Religious Sites. …
- Vithala Temple Complex. 1,068. …
- Elephant Stables. 636. …
- Lotus Mahal. 402.
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What is the story of Hampi?
Hampi was the capital city during the four different dynasties altogether in the Vijayanagar city that came into existence in the year 1336 AD. The Vijayanagara Empire reached unfathomable heights under the guidance of King Krishnadeva Raya of the Tuluva Dynasty.
How to reach Hampi by Air.
The nearest international airport around is 350 km away. The domestic airport nearby Hampi is Bellary that allows tourists to reach the place comfortably. Bellary airport is located at a distance of 60 km so tourists can easily commute to land and take off from here.
How to reach by Train.
Hospet Junction is the nearest railway station to Hampi (13 km away), which is well linked with rest of country via an extensive network of trains. There are regular trains for Hospet from prime Indian cities and towns, including Bangalore, Hyderabad and Goa.
