Achyutraya Temple, Hampi

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Achyutraya Temple is located near Thungabadra river. (between Vithala Temple & Virupaksha Temple), Humpi, Karnataka, India. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Achyutraya temple has a modern look from the other temples of the empire. This temple was probably one of the last temples built before the empire of Vijayanagara was wiped out. The temple was constructed by a high official of Achutha Raya’s court that is dedicated to Lord Tiruvengalanatha, a form of Lord Vishnu. The hills of Gandhamadana and Matanga give a valley like shape to the temple and the street that is attached to it. These have many figures inscribed on them. Along the wall base, there are some pillars that are ruined. There are many carvings on huge monolith blocks that depict mythological importance. At the chambers close to the various shrines, the walls are all carved with different stories from different epics and popular stories about the gods.

Achyutraya Temple, Hampi

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Must SeeEdit

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Best Season to VisitEdit

September to February.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

15 to 30 minutes.

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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

Prinsey Restaurant ; Hampi Bazaar ; Ph/M – N.A. ; Food Serve – Foodies

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Taxies are available from airport and railway station.

Bus : Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation operates daily buses to Hospet from Bangalore, Mysore and Gokarna. From Hospet local bus is available to Hampi for ₹20. There are private bus companies operating from most places in Goa and from Gokarna which run an overnight service to Hampi. Unfortunately, there is no direct return so you take a local bus (or taxi) to Hospet and take it from there.

Train : Hampi does not have a railway station of its own and the nearest railhead to the place is provided by Hospet, which is about 13 km away. There are about 10 daily trains and about 5 special trains to the station, which ply once or twice a week. From Bangalore, Hampi Express is the best option. taxies are available to Hampi from here, costing about Rs 300.

Air : Nearest Airport to Hampi is Belgaum airport, situated at a distance of approximately 270 km. From there, you can take a taxi to the city, which costs somewhere around Rs 2500. Bangalore airport is around 350 km from Hampi.

Others : By Boat : Most of the guest houses are on other side of the river (area called Virupapur Gadde). To access them, you need to cross river by Motor boat (₹10 for locals, ₹15 for tourists, boat runs until 18:00. If you cannot get on the boat, you have to pay auto ₹500-600 to take you other side via Hospet-Hugili- Hanumanhalli, which is a 40 km tour.

Things to CarryEdit

Carry Camera & Plenty of Water.
Carry Umbrella during June to September, Torch being Sringeri surrounded by forests, Blanket during November to February.