Hampi, Karnataka

Hampi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire. It is also known as Kishkindha in Ramayana. It is situated on the banks of the Tungabhadra river. In Ramayana, this river was known as Pampa. Now only ruins are left here. Looking at it, it seems that it was a prosperous empire established at this place. Thousands of tourists visit Hampi. More than 500 monuments are present here. It includes temples, palaces, cellars, water ruins, royal pavilions, old markets, forts, treasury, platforms, etc. There is a famous stone chariot on the eastern side of the main hall. This chariot was driven by stone wheels. Its old buildings reflect the civilization and culture here. How do people live here? What kind of living rooms for kings and queens, the living room and the sunroom became entrances to their rooms. This is amazing in itself.

How to Reach Hampi

The nearest airport of Hampi is Jindal Vijaynagar Airport (VDY). Hampi is 35 km from Vijyanagar Airport, Toranagallu, Karnataka. If you want to travel by road from Bangalore to Hampi. It is a 6 hours journey by road and the distance from Bangalore to Hampi is 342 km via NH50.