Find peace in Hampi

Tripoto
20th Mar 2019
Photo of Find peace in Hampi by Zaid Abbasi

Hampi was a pleasant surprise. I'm not a fan of monuments or man-made historical structures, but Hampi is different. The structures so beautifully blend into the surrounding topography, that they look inseparable.

Photo of Find peace in Hampi by Zaid Abbasi

I was only there for a day, but the soothing vibe of the place got me and put in on my list of #seeyouagain. We found this quiet place to stay, nestled with trees and small cottages with hammocks at your gate to laze your day away reading your favorite piece of literature.

Photo of Find peace in Hampi by Zaid Abbasi


The bad - it was HOT - like you'd roast your bum if you sat on a rock! bad time of the year to be there. The respite was a swim in one the two lakes. It was my first, which made the experience even more memorable. Caution - the shores are filled with rocks, big and small. So don't jump off a cliff unless you really know what's underneath. Better to ask a local for a good area to swim.

Photo of Find peace in Hampi by Zaid Abbasi

The best way to explore the place, like a lot of others I've come to experience, is renting a bike. Unless you're looking to get hammered. (Pro tip - take a stroll in the market and get the bike from one of the locals, instead of the regular bike renters. You'll save on 50% of the rent. #baniya). There are numerous cafes serving decently good Israeli and Italian food, so you're sorted. Courtesy, the flocks of foreign crowd which flock to Hampi during the winters.

Photo of Find peace in Hampi by Zaid Abbasi
Photo of Find peace in Hampi by Zaid Abbasi
Photo of Find peace in Hampi by Zaid Abbasi
Photo of Find peace in Hampi by Zaid Abbasi


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