Hampi, having been one of the largest and richest cities in India back then, today is a UNESCO world heritage site and the pride of Karnataka. It tells the story of a prosperous Vijayanagara kingdom and how it was destroyed by the Sultans after which no one rebuilt it, which is why it is still called as city of ruins.
Top five things to do in Hampi:-
Do a Shrine run :- Hampi is rich in culture & heritage and known for its temples & ruins. The temples of Hampi, its monolithic sculptures and monuments, attract the traveler because of their excellent workmanship. The city has numerous temples to visit, with such magnificent intricacies its difficult to know which one's you should miss. (Listed Top temples to visit in Hampi in another blog).
Authentic South Indian food :- Have food at Mango tree restaurant for authentic south indian thali with variety of lip smacking curry, sabji, roti, rice & papadum. To top it all end it with a Banoffee pie which is mouth watering delicious. You can also eat Famous Paddu for breakfast made by steaming batter using a mould. The batter is made of black lentils and rice or try idli/ puffed rice upma at local eateries with spicy coconut chutney and menasinakai bhaji ( mirchi pakoda). Gulp it all with loadsss of coconut water.
Take a Coracle ride at Sanakpur lake / Tungabhadra river :- A coracle is a circular shaped country boat that can carry about 6 to 8 people on a single trip across the river. These coracle boats have been in use in Hampi since the time of the Vijaynagara empire. It is the most serene boat rides ever. A unique thing to experience in this ancient town is to enjoy a coracle ride on the waters of the River Tungabhadra. Who knows these coracle rides might become one of the your best experiences of your Karnataka tour?
Do nothing at Hippie island :- Virupapura Gadde, famously known as Hippie island is a small village located just across the Hampi River. Explore the island on bike/ cycle, go bouldering or just chill out at cool cafe's, or click photos between the rice paddies or against the graffiti walls.
Experiencing the beautiful sunrise/ sunset from Matanga hill/ Anjanadri hill :- The towering mound of boulders is both alluring and mysterious. It is particularly beautiful at sunrise when the light casts an orange glow over the boulder strewn landscape and green paddy fields making every effort climbing them worth it.
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