Hampi is one of the most beautiful places, yet it is still unexplored in India. But surprisingly, it is pretty popular among backpackers and solo travelers. It has a fascinating history, rock-cut temples, and towering piles of boulders, a masterpiece of architecture. The place has everything to have a fantastic time here.
It is situated in Southern India and is easily accessible from both Bangalore and Goa. The history is quite interesting. The town was once the capital of the mighty Vijayanagara Empire. It was ransacked due to the defeat of the empire by Muslim kings. The place was abandoned to the forces of nature, and huge piles of boulders were left littering the land.
Luckily some of the temples and rock carvings were in good condition, and slowly the history of these temples gained attention among travelers.
Hampi has a lot of sites to visit, and you can easily spend weeks exploring this place.
Here’s a list of the top things to do in Hampi.
TOP THINGS TO DO IN HAMPI
Pay Your Respect to Virupaksha Temple
Virupaksha, which means ‘the one with the oblique eye,’ is the oldest temple here in Hampi. Lord Shiva is the deity of this temple. It also has the iconic rock chariot, which is broken but is pretty fascinating. Try to visit this temple early in the morning than later during the day to get the rural feel.
You can also attend ceremonies at the temple in a day.
Relax at Lotus Mahal
The architecture of the lotus mahal is different from the rest of Hampi. As the name suggests, it is a lotus-shaped structure where women of royals used to come and sit.
Enjoy the Elephant Stables
Elephant stable is a major attraction point for tourists in Hampi. It is one of the most preserved structures here. It was once the house of royal elephants. Elephants were considered a royal procession of the rich and royals.
The stable is huge and is worth visiting.
Explore the Anjaneya Temple
Also known as Monkey temple is another place you must visit in Hampi. The temple holds a special place for worshippers. According to mythology, the monkey kingdom, kishkinda of Ramayana, was located here. This is why you will see many colorful paintings and carvings of hanuman here. The temple has a beautiful vibe.
Watch the Epic Sunset
Sunset in Hampi is truly mesmerizing. It is something one should not miss. The sunset point is peaceful and serene. Enjoy some music and hot tea here while admiring the sunset.
Visit the Crocodile Dam
There are no crocodiles in the dam anymore, but it attracts many tourists. The water in the dam is clean and beautiful. You can enjoy the coracle ride here or simply have fun swimming here.
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