Hampi

Hampi, popularly known as the center of the Vijayanagara Empire, who resisted the invasions into southern India, is a city spreads over 26km of land on the banks of Tungabhadra River in the Bellary district of Karnataka. Hampi was the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hampi is also known as the City of Ruins. Hospet is the nearest city in Hampi. The remainings of Hampi are spread over 4,100 hectares. The city has been built over years due to the architectural style, with royal complexes, shrines, temples, halls with several pillars, porches, monuments, Jain temples, and tombs. Everything is ruined. There are numerous temples in Hampi. The markets and mansions are located around these temples. Virupaksha Temple is the most important temple in Hampi. It will take a day to see the important places in Hampi. The important sights to see in Hampi are Virupaksha temple and market complexes, Vithala Temple and market complex, Hazara Rama Temple, Pattabhirama temple complex, and Queen’s bath, Heritage Museum at Hampi Bazar, Archaeological Museum at Kamalapura, Zenana enclosure, Elephant stables, Lotus Mahal. Hampi is at a distance of 376km from Bangalore, 385km from Hyderabad, and 266km from Belgaum.