Day Excursion To Hampi From Hospet

Hampi was a prosperous town of the Vijayanagar Kingdom that flourished in South India from the 14th to the 17th century A.D. It is said that diamonds and precious stones were once sold on the streets of Hampi. Situated on the banks of the River Tungabhadra, it is a UNESCO World Heritage site today and is famous for its ancient temples, palaces, and the ruins of an entire city waiting to be explored. The undulating rocky terrain of Hampi is dotted with the remains of the ancient city interspersed with thousands of giant boulders that seem to defy gravity. Spend a day exploring this open air museum.Highlights • Musical columns of Virupaksha temple • Stone chariot of Vittala temple • Underground temple of Lord Shiva • Mustard Ganesh and Peanut Ganesh temples • The King’s balance