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Hampi located on the banks of the Tungabhadra river is a trip of a lifetime. The seat of the famous Vijayanagara Empire is 74 kms away from Hospet in Karnataka. The place bombards the travelers with ruined images of palaces, temples and artifacts. It fills their sense with the aroma of history. After reaching here,one does not feel like going to the museum. Every broken image narrates the tale of artistic brilliance and senseless destruction. The place compels the tourists to stand for a while,and ponder over the mind behind the destructive instinct. Hampi mourns over the lost empires, its 14th century grandeur, its lost wealth and senseless destruction. Hampi appears like a funeral poem. Just one visit to Hampi, the World Heritage Site,and you’ll be hooked. Pay heartfelt tribute to the capital of the one of the richest empires of the world.

History of Hampi

Hampi is a wonderful gateway for the history buffs. The 14th century city which served as the capital of one of the greatest empires of the world is situated in the Deccan heartland in the state of Karnataka. The history of Hampi goes back to the age of the Hindu epic ‘Ramayana’. The area was known as Vijaypur between the 9th century and 10th century.It was also known as Vijayanagar in 1150 AD. The Vijayanagara empire stretched over three States - Karnataka, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh. It lasted for over twenty years and often called as the golden era of South Indian history. The Empire, that extended from river Krishna to Cape Comorin,included present Orissa. The central portion is called Hampi today.

Tourist Attractions of Hampi

The ruined city of Hampi is a World Heritage Site. The broken temples and palaces depict the ruthless destructive instinct in man on one hand and the power of creativity on other. Tourists visit the place to savour the architectural glory of the Vijayanagar Empire. The dilapidated monuments and aquatic structures echo with history.

Virupaksha Temple is the oldest temple in Hampi located on the south bank of the river Tungabadra river. The temple was built in 7th century AD. The presiding deity is Virupaksheshwara or Pampapathi, an incarnation of Lord Shiva who is worshipped here. The annual festival here attracts huge crowds.

How to Reach Hampi

The ruined city of Hampi is situated in the Bellary district of Karnataka.Since it receives heavy influx of tourists every year, it has healthy modes of transportation,thereby making it easily reachable.

Reaching Hampi By Air : Belgaum airport is the nearest air link to Hampi. It is situated at a distance of 270 km.The most famous airlines which provides direct flight service from Bangalore and Mumbai is Air Deccan (now Kingfisher Red). From there, one can take a taxi to the city, costing somewhere around Rs 2500.

Reaching Hampi By Train : As Hampi does not have a railway station of its own, Hospet is the nearest railhead to the place.It is 13 km away.Trains are running regularly on this route. There are some special trains which ply once or twice a week. From Bangalore,Hampi Express is the most favored option.