Private Custom Tour: Hampi & Hospet Sightseeing with Guide, Hampi, Karnataka, India
Hampi and Hospet are small cities, which are of great importance and has historical and cultural significance. Hampi is an ancient village in the south Indian state of Karnataka. It’s dotted with numerous ruined temple complexes from the Vijayanagara Empire. After exploring Hapmi, travel to Hospet which is approximately half hour drive. You can visit the Tungabhadra Dam which is a multipurpose dams as it helps in generation of electricity, irrigation of land, prevention and control of floods etc. It has become a picnic or tourist spot over the years.
Description & Instructions When Visiting Hampi, Karnataka, India
Hampi and Hospet are small cities, which are of great importance and has historical and cultural significance. Hampi is an ancient village in the south Indian state of Karnataka. It’s dotted with numerous ruined temple complexes from the Vijayanagara Empire. After exploring Hapmi, travel to Hospet which is approximately half hour drive. You can visit the Tungabhadra Dam which is a multipurpose dams as it helps in generation of electricity, irrigation of land, prevention and control of floods etc. It has become a picnic or tourist spot over the years.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Virupaksha Temple, Rambo, Hampi India
Also known as the Pampapathi temple, it is the most famous temple in Hampi and dates back to the 7th century. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva and has beautifully carved walls, each telling a mythological story. The temple houses a shrine for Virupaksha and another for Sage Vidyaranya. Virupaksha Temple is an important shrine for worshippers of Lord Shiva. It is located on the south banks of Tungabhadra. The Temple, ever since its inception in 7th Century AD has never had a non-functional day, making it one of the oldest temples in an uninterrupted run in India.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Tungabhadra Gardens and Dam, Dam Road, Near Railway Stop Near Hospet, Hospet 583201 India
The high masonary dam is about 590 metres long and 49 metres high. The reservoir has a storage capacity of 1, 32,559 million cubic feet of water spread over an area of 379 Sq. km.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Hampi, Vijayanagara, Bellary India
Hampi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, owing to the ancient temples, forts and other monuments here. Hampi was the capital of the Vijayanagar Empire around 1500 AD, and by some accounts, the second largest city in the world at that time. Over the next centuries it fell out of importance, and now there lie ruins of a lot of temples and other structures spread out over a vast area. The terrain around Hampi is as mysterious as the ruins itself – the city is surrounded by boulders of different sizes, and you can climb to the top of them with a little effort to get a stunning view of the entire city and the geography. It is located on the banks of the Tungabhadra River. Famous for its massive, beautifully carved temples, Hampi tells the stories of its existing structures. Many a visitor climb atop the Matangaparvata and get a glimpse of Hampi and its environs. The way the city was built with temples and bazaars is exemplary in itself. On the North banks of the river Tungabhadra is the first capital of the Vijayanagar Empire, Anegundi, the temples and stories abound, which will help one to get a better understanding of the local heritage.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Vijaya Vittala Temple, Near Kalyan Mantapa, Hampi 583239 India
The Vithala Temple dates back to the 16th century. The main gate has an impressive arch with carvings, and opens in a large courtyard which has the famous stone chariot in the center. The famous stone chariot, which has become an iconic symbol of the architecture of Hampi, is located inside the premises of this temple. The main temple is located just behind the chariot and has beautiful carvings. There are also several other smaller temples inside the courtyard, all of which are definitely worth a visit. The carvings on the walls/pillars of these structures depict various gods in different forms.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Lotus Mahal, Sh 131, Hampi 583239 India
This visually appealing structure has two levels, with open pavilions at the bottom and balconies above. An elegant example of the fusion of the Hindu and Muslim style of architecture, the Mahal (Palace) derives its name from its beautiful, geometrically arranged cusped arches that resemble the petals of a lotus flower opening to the sun.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Kadalekalu Ganesha, Bazaar Street, Hampi India
Purchase various artefacts available at Virupaksha Bazaar. This bazaar is facing the Virupaksha temple and hence is also known as the Virupaksha Bazaar. You can buy handicrafts, musical instruments, leather products and much more.
Duration: 30 minutes
Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Hampi, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
