The ancient ruins of Hampi have been drawing tourists for decades thanks to the legendary tales of the prosperity under the Vijayanagar empire.
The ruins have been recognised as a World Heritage Site and continue to delight visitors with its stark, rocky contrast to the surrounding green.
Apart from the ruins, there are a number of significant temples that include the Virupaksha Temple, the Hazara Rama Temple and the Vitthala Temple. And if it's stunning scenery you're after, hike up the Matanga Hill for panoramic views of the city.
Getting there: The town does not have its own airport, the nearest being Bellary (60 km away) and Hubli (about 180 km away). Travellers can fly in from Bangalore or Goa and catch a connecting flight.
The nearest railway station is Hospet, which again does not have too many trains coming in. Most trains begin or pass through Bangalore, Hyderabad or Goa. Alternately, Hampi lies off national highways 4, 7 and 13, so road travel is possible too.
The ruins have been recognised as a World Heritage Site and continue to delight visitors with its stark, rocky contrast to the surrounding green.
Apart from the ruins, there are a number of significant temples that include the Virupaksha Temple, the Hazara Rama Temple and the Vitthala Temple. And if it's stunning scenery you're after, hike up the Matanga Hill for panoramic views of the city.
Getting there: The town does not have its own airport, the nearest being Bellary (60 km away) and Hubli (about 180 km away). Travellers can fly in from Bangalore or Goa and catch a connecting flight.
The nearest railway station is Hospet, which again does not have too many trains coming in. Most trains begin or pass through Bangalore, Hyderabad or Goa. Alternately, Hampi lies off national highways 4, 7 and 13, so road travel is possible too.
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