Hampi Tourism, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Hampi, Karnataka |Pravase

History, Best Places to Visit and Travel Guide of Hampi, Major Tourist Destination of Karnataka, India

Hampi, the UNESCO World Heritage Site, ancient historical city of great Vijaynagar Empire is located on bank of River Tungabhadra, in eastern side of Karnataka and located at just 13 km from Hospet, 61 km from Ballari. History of Hampi found dated back to 1st century and also this region mentioned in Ramayana and Vedic time as well. Currently ruined of Hampi becomes the major tourist attraction, especially for backpackers, pilgrims, history and archelogy lover. Hampi was the capital of Vijaynagar Empire, founded by Harihara and Bukka in 1336 and it is believed that it was the second largest city of world at that time. Till 15th century various rulers had built up palaces, stunning temples, markets, massive fortifications, Mandapas, elegantly carved pillars etc. which showcase the richness, culture, art, intelligence, trade market of Hampi. City is World’s biggest open-air museum” and spread across around 29 sq km of area. There are more than 500 structure still here even after invasion of muslim ruler. These structure are mainly divided in two par mainly one is Royal center sacred center. Here palaces, forts, pavilion, baths etc. are part of Royal one and temples like Virupaksha Temple, Krishna temple, Market, Rama temple etc. are part of sacred center.

Hampi is mentioned as Pampaa Devi Tirtha Kshetra in the Ramayana and the Puranas. Also Anjanadri Hill or Anjan Parvat near hampi is believed to be birth place of Lord Hanumanji.

The Vitthla temple is the most exquisitely ornate structure here which present the great Vijayanagara temple architecture. Huge stone Chariot here at Hampi is another key attraction here. Here Purandar festival, birth anniversary of poet and saint, celebrated with great zeal every year during January or February.

How to Reach Hampi, The UNESCO World Heritage Site, Karnataka, India

As Hampi is major tourist destination of Karnataka and UNESCO world heritage site, it is easily reachable via road, rail and air network. Nearest railway station from Hampi is at 13 km in Hospet from where you can get train to all major station of India. From Hospet, you can get private vehicle to reach Hampi. You can get government and private vehicle from nearby cities to reach here by road. You can reach here via air connectivity easily as there are couple airport near Hampi. Vidyanagar at 30 Km, Bellary airport at 60, Hubli at 143 km.

Taluka / Tehsil: Hospet, District: Ballari, State: karnataka, Country: india.

Religious Importance: Hindu