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HAMPI TOURISM

A UNESCO world heritage site, Hampi was the capital of the Vijayanagar Empire. It is situated on the banks of river Tungabhadra in Karnataka. The ruins of the palaces in Hampi , the temples and the royal buildings stand testimony to the wealth and grandeur of the Vijayanagar Emperors. The name Hampi is derived from the ancient name of Tungabhadra river, Pampa, the daughter of Lord Brahma. The town is locally known as the town of Pampa. ALSO READ This video captures the beauty of the ruins of Hampi like no other!

The capital of the Vijyanagar Empire from 1336 to 1565, the city was ruled by four dynasties — Sangama, Saluva, Tuluva and Aravidu dynasty. The princes of these dynasties built more than 500 monuments. As a capital of the Vijayanagar Empire, Hampi grew as a trade center for cotton, spices, horse and gem stones. Rubies and diamonds were believed to have been sold on the streets and gold and silver were used currency.

The main street selling diamonds was called Pan Supari street and the temples and palaces were admired by Arab, Portuguese and Italian travelers. Hampi’s heydays came to an end when a combined army of Muslim kingdoms laid siege to the town in 1565. The town was looted for six months before it was abandoned. ALSO SEE 10 pictures of places you must visit in Hampi

Hampi sunset point

Hampi sunset point

The Virupaksha temple is the most prominent building in Hampi.It is believed that Lord Shiva married Parvati in this temple. Other attractions of Hampi are the Lotus Palace, Hazara Rama temple and Lakshmi Narasimha temple built in Vijayanagar style of architecture. The Hampi Utsav, also known as Vijaya Utsav, is a cultural event organized by the Karnataka government in January each year. The festival of Purandaradasa Aradhana conducted at the Vithala temple is also famous. It is celebrated to honor the poet-composer Purandaradasa.

BEST PLACES TO STAY IN HAMPI

There are many accommodation options in the city. Visitors can find many budget, mid-range hotels and cottage with modern amenities. Karnataka State Tourism Department Corporation hotel is also a good option.

BEST PLACES TO EAT IN HAMPI

There are many multi-cuisine restaurants in Hampi. Most of the restaurants serve only vegetarian food.

 

BEST TIME TO VISIT HAMPI

The average minimum and maximum temperature of Hampi is as given below. The best time to visit Hampi is also specified.

MONTH BEST TIME MIN. TEMP (°C)MAX. TEMP (°C)
January2130
FebruaryBest time1531
March1726
April1726
May1925
June2021
July2021
August2126
SeptemberBest time1622
OctoberBest time2228
NovemberBest time2025
DecemberBest time1625

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  • The Gold is Gone But Its Glory Lives on: Travel Blogger Nishu Tells You All About Hampi

    Hampi, the capital of Vijayanagara Empire, was the world's second-largest medieval-era city after Beijing, and probably India's richest.

    Travel Staff June 1, 2020, 2:18 pm IST

  • India Travels: How to Reach Hampi From Mumbai by Road, Train And Flight

    Hampi is one of south India's most alluring destinations and winter is the best time to explore it.

    Dilip Merala October 30, 2017, 9:16 am IST

  • Here Are 7 of The Most Unique Places You Can Celebrate Holi at in India

    Mumbai, Delhi and Varanasi will throw some crazy parties, but if you're looking for something offbeat, visit Mathura, Udaipur, Hampi or Santiniketan too!

    Sneha Shetty March 17, 2016, 1:28 pm IST

  • Road Trip: Here's The Easiest Way to Reach Hampi From Bengaluru

    Hampi is known for being the largest open museum in the world and a trip to this place will prove why!

    Kriti Saraswat Satpathy September 30, 2016, 12:01 pm IST

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    If you are looking for a quiet and peaceful holiday, these are the best places in India for you.

    Dilip Merala December 16, 2016, 3:43 pm IST

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    Why should North India have all the fun?

    Natasha Anchees December 15, 2015, 8:25 pm IST

  • Backpacking on Your Mind? Here Are 10 Places in India That Won't Cost You Much

    The places are light on your pocket and yet amazing enough to provide you with the most memorable travel experiences.

    Dilip Merala April 25, 2016, 4:11 pm IST

  • The Fascinating History And Story of Hampi And Vijayanagara Empire

    The history of Hampi and its beautiful monuments are two of the many reasons why you must visit this historically rich temple town.

    Shreya Suresh Kumar October 13, 2016, 8:23 pm IST

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  • Hampi Has Bagged The Second Spot on NYT's '52 Places to go in 2019'

    Seeing Hampi on The List Makes India Supremely Proud.

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