Hampi - Beauty In The Ruins

Tripoto
27th Sep 2019
Photo of Hampi - Beauty In The Ruins by Pradeep Bhalerao

* HOW TO GET TO HAMPI :

Hampi is in the north of Karnataka. The nearest city is Hospet. Hospet is a transport hub with frequent buses and trains to places in Karnataka and beyond.

HOSPET TO HAMPI :

From Hospet you should take a riksha to Hampi (15-20 minutes).

* STAY IN HAMPI

Padma Guest House Ac - 1800 / non Ac - 800 /- (9480152979)

* WHEN TO VISIT HAMPI

Hampi is best visited during the cooler months of October to March.

* WHAT TO PACK FOR HAMPI

Even in the cooler months the sun is strong so always bring a sun hat and sunscreen.

Carry BSNL sim card ( there is no any network except BSNL )

* THE BEST PLACES TO EAT IN HAMPI

Mango Tree Restaurant / Funkey Monkey / Old Chillouts / Laughing Buddha

* PLACES TO VISIT IN HAMPI IN 3 DAYS :

Hampi is divided in two part by Tungbhadra river so one is main bazar area and The other side of the river called Hippeie Island.

Day 1

* Matanga Hill - Sunrise @6 am , 30 min to climb * Virupaksha Temple

* Kadalkala ganesh *Ugr Narsimha Temple * Shri Krishna Temple

* Badivlinga Temple - Pooja @3pm

Day 2

* Vijay Vitthal Temple - entry fees 40/- * Under ground Shiva Temple

* Hazara Rama Temple * Royal Enclosure * Stepped Tank

* Lotus Mahal * Elephant Stable * Queen's Bath

* Hemkutta Hill Temple - Sunset point

Day 3

Hippie Island

Boat Ride - 7 am to 5 pm ( 25/- ) then rent a bike - 300 /- per bike with 1 ltr petrol.

* Durga Temple * Hanuman Temple * Virbhadra Temple

* Sanapura Lake *Anjani Hill

* Rocky Mountain - Sunset Point