 You
won't believe what you're seeing when visiting Hampi. Hampi was the 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 robbed of all its strength and splendor in 1565 AD
when the then ruler Rama Raya was defeated and killed by a confederation of
Mughal 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 Vittala 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.
Don't forget your money - the government levy a $ 5 entrance fee for the
entrance to both the Lotus Mahal and the Vittalla Temple. (for Indians it
is 10Rs.)
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