You won't believe what you're seeing when visiting Hampi. The best thing to do is set off for Hospet and leave from this small town for this former capital of a great Hindu empire in the Deccan plateau. In its heydey it was a fairytale city with many temples, palaces and the most beautiful of mansions.
The city was devoid of all its strength and splendor in 1565 AD when the then ruler Rama Raya was defeated and killed by a confederation of Muslim kings. The remains of the capital, its many temples are one of the most impressive sights in Karnataka State.
You'll probably arrive at Hampi main bazaar. From there you can explore the whole area. Visit the temples or gaze at the rocky lansdscape with its winding river where you can find an alienationing sight of locals doing their laundry and then all of a sudden, in the middle of nowhere, the ruins of the World Heritage Virupaksha Temple Complex with its famous stone chariot, many pillars and lovely smelling jasmine trees.
Hampi can also be visited as a (two)day trip from either Goa or Bangalore. The nearest place to spend the night is Hospet.
Don't forget your money - the government levy a $ 10 entrance fee for the entrance to both the Lotus Mahal and the Vittalla Temple.
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You won't believe what you're seeing when visiting Hampi. The best thing to do is set off for Hospet and leave from this small town for this former capital of a great Hindu empire in the Deccan plateau. In its heydey it was a fairytale city with many temples, palaces and the most beautiful of mansions.
The city was devoid of all its strength and splendor in 1565 AD when the then ruler Rama Raya was defeated and killed by a confederation of Muslim kings. The remains of the capital, its many temples are one of the most impressive sights in Karnataka State.