Hampi...the land of stones... #DestinationSkip

Traveling...this is what we love the most. It was Saturday evening after a hectic day in office we finished with the packing for tomorrow. The plan was to go to Hampi (Karnataka). Started driving around 5:30 AM on Sunday 9th Oct 2016 morning from Hyderabad and reached by 2:30 PM to Hampi. Our way was from Hyd-Raichur-Gangavati and then Hampi. The drive was good with spell bounding scenic beauty. We took 30 mins break on the way.

On way ...NH167

After reaching Hampi.

In Hampi, there is beautiful small river Tungabhadra passing by and we choose to stay on other side of the river, they call it Paddy field area . If any person who enjoys the beauty of nature and wants to stay in calm place. This is where you love the most.

The huts were beautiful and colorful.

Nearby, we had breakfast in German Bakery , the food was yummy and it will be light on your pocket and then we left for temples and monuments on the other side of the river which we crossed through the boat. You can get the boat from Virupaksha temple and opposite to and fro.

Visited the Virupaksha Temple, this temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is surrounded by pillars and small temples. the temple carvings are very beautiful.

The Gopura Of the Virupaksha Temple.

Side view of Gopura.

Stone Chariot

Stone Chariot is a major attraction here. There are three chariots in India, we have covered all of them, you will read regarding these in my other posts. The carvings on stone is very beautiful and amazing. The base platform is decorated with scenes from mythical battles.

In this place, you will see people from all over the world. Many foreigners also come to visit this place.

This long domed structure looks spectacular. This is elephant stable for royal elephants.

The day we went it was a sunny day. So we get a nice and bright view of all the monuments.

After roaming the whole day we had food at Mango Tree restaurant near Virupaksha Temple. The food was very tasty and the seating arrangement in most of the restaurant in Hampi is Thai style. So it will give you a homely feeling and you can enjoy lunch even more.

Next morning we went to Anjani Parvat. You can get the full view of Hampi from here and morning was very amazing. The sun rise from there is eye catching ...Don't miss it.It takes around 30 mins to trek the mountain. There will be stairs build of stones so it is easy to climb.

View from Angni Parvat

We went to water reservoir near to Hampi around 20 km. The view was breathtaking and we loved this place much more than the other ones. I would say take half day time from your trip to this place and enjoy the nature.

So for Hampi, I would recommend you need 4 days holiday if you drive.

Finally the holidays are over, we capture memories and left for Hyderabad.

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