Things you shouldn't miss in the ruined part of the city!

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25th Jan 2020
Photo of Things you shouldn't miss in the ruined part of the city! by Nisha
Day 2

View from Chill out cafe

Photo of Chill out cafe, Janata Plot, Hampi, Karnataka, India by Nisha

Post checking in our cottage and having a sumptuous English breakfast at the Chill-out cafe, we moved out to wander in ruined city.

The huge monolithic statue of Lord Ganesh.

Photo of Saasivekaalu Ganesha, Krishnapura, Karnataka, India by Nisha
Photo of Hemakuta Jain Temples, Hampi, Karnataka, India by Nisha

The Shiva temple on top of the hill. Beware of monkeys running away with your shoes!

Photo of Hemakuta Temples, Hampi, Karnataka, India by Nisha

View from the Hemakuta Hills.

Photo of Hemakuta Temples, Hampi, Karnataka, India by Nisha

Ugrasena Narasimha

Photo of Narasimha Shrine, Hampi, Karnataka, India by Nisha

The 10-feet tall one!

Photo of Badavilinga Temple, Hampi, Karnataka, India by Nisha

It is not just an underground temple, but is also filled with water.

Photo of Underground Shiva Temple (Prasanna Virupaksha Temple), Hampi, Karnataka, India by Nisha
Photo of Lotus mahal hampi, State Highway 131, Hampi, Karnataka, India by Nisha

The place where gigantic elephants were then kept in the Vijayanagar Kingdom

Photo of Elephant Stable .hampi, Hampi, Karnataka, India by Nisha
Photo of Hazara Rama Temple, Karnataka, India by Nisha

Droolable, Authentic South Indian Lunch in Hampi.

Photo of TAMARIND TREE Restaurant, Vittala Temple Road, Hampi, Karnataka, India by Nisha
Photo of Vitthala Temple, Hampi, Karnataka, India by Nisha
Photo of Stone Chariot, Hampi, Nimbapura, Karnataka, India by Nisha
Photo of Malyavanta Raghunatha Temple, Venkatapura, Karnataka, India by Nisha
Day 4

Virupaksha Temple at morning 4am

Photo of Virupaksha Temple, Hampi, River Road, Hampi, Karnataka, India by Nisha

Mythology says, There was a day, when Ganesh's stomach was about to explode since he stuffed a lot of his favourite meals.

Tying his stomach with a snake was the last resort he had.

Hence is the design of this unique 8-feet tall idol.

People here believe that, when a coin tossed opposite here, falls in the water, your wishes come true!

Yes, the inner portions of the shrine are filled with water. Apparently it is said that no one can go in during the monsoons.

But, you wouldn't want to miss out on this beautiful place.

Water filled in the underground temple

Photo of Things you shouldn't miss in the ruined part of the city! by Nisha

We started the day by visiting Virupaksha Temple, where we got ourselves blessed by Lakshmi, the temple elephant, before heading out to visit other places for the day. Reserve around 1 -2 hours here

Photo of Virupaksha Temple, Hampi, River Road, Hampi, Karnataka, India by Nisha
Photo of Virupaksha Temple, Hampi, River Road, Hampi, Karnataka, India by Nisha

Near the Gopi Guest house is this amazing breakfast binge-in stall named - 'Shankar Amma Breakfasts'. You're gonna Thank us for suggesting this place!

Photo of Gopi Guest House, Hampi, Karnataka, India by Nisha

Next to the Hampi Archeological Museus is the Pattabhirama Temple.

Photo of Hampi Archeological Museum in Kamalapura, Daroji-Kamlapura Road, Kamalapura, Karnataka, India by Nisha

800 step-well

Photo of Mahanavami(dasara) Dibba, Hampi, Karnataka, India by Nisha

D-E-L-I-C-I-O-U-S

Photo of Mango Tree Restaurant, Janatha Plot, Hampi, Karnataka, India by Nisha

From Hospet, you'd find many Rickshaws at approximately Rs. 100-150/- pp to drop you off at any place in Hampi.

Here's the list of places and temples the ruined side of Hampi

Photo of Hampi, Karnataka, India by Nisha

So, we traveled by Road, took an A/C Sleeper Bus from Pune, which dropped us at Hospet on the second day early morning.

Pattabhirama Temple is a stunning shape that stands within the ruined metropolis of Hampi. It is located at Kamalapur at a distance of 6 km from the principle historical past web site of Hampi. The temple is known for its complex architecture. It is devoted to the Hindu deity, Lord Rama.

Located at the base of Hemakuta hills, this monolithic statue is believed to be one of the biggest in the world.

How to reach Hampi

Air: Hubli is the closest airport, about 160km west of Hampi. However, the closest international airport is the Bangalore Airport. Once you reach Bangalore, take the Hampi Express or a private taxi from there forward.

Road: Tourists traveling to Hampi by road can easily avail taxis or buses from towns and cities such as Bangalore, Hyderabad, Hassan and Mysore.

Train: About 13 km away, Hospet Junction is the nearest railway station to Hampi.

HAPPY HAMPI :)

15-FEET TALL STATUE

Photo of Kadalekalu Ganesha, Hampi, Karnataka, India by Nisha