India /Karnataka /Bellary /Hampi

Daroji Bear Sanctuary is Situated only 15 kilometers from Hampi. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Daroji Bear Sanctuary leads you through a narrow passage marked by a stone gateway, surrounded on both sides with dense vegetation to an observatory tower from where you catch a glimpse of the sanctuary’s star residents, Sloth Bears. Built in 1994 on a landscape that was replete with boulders, rocks and some more boulders, over the years the forest department has managed to transform it to an actual sanctuary where not only Sloth Bears, but also mongoose, wild boars, hyenas, leopards, jackals, the ever elusive pangolin and the skittish peafowls flourish. A veritable Bear heaven, all the wild fruit bearing trees that Sloth bears like to feast on are planted across the sanctuary in addition to orchards of custard apple, mango, Singapore cherry and many other fruits and of course, honey and termites, provided in bulk to the bears. While you will not be allowed to roam around in the sanctuary, you can spot the bears from the observatory basking in the sun with their tummies full of honey and fruits. Try to contain your excitement and not shriek as you spots bears and other residents of the sanctuary. That is only going to disturb and scare them off. There is a possibility you may not get to sight the bears instantly. Have patience, as the observatory overlooks a clearing where the bears in tow with dawdling cubs come out to bask and snooze.

 

HistoryEdit

N.A.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

1:00 AM – 6:00 PM.

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

September to February.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

2 to 3 hours.

Ticket Required : Yes Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : Rs. 50 For Vehicle – Rs. 500 per car

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : Rs. 300

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

• Mango Tree Restaurant ;  Janata Plot, Hampi, Karnataka, 583239, India. ; Ph/M –  91-94487-65213 ; Food Serve –  Indian Cuisine

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.

Safety / WarningEdit

• Before purchasing any product confirm price from local.

HelplineEdit

• Daroji Bear Sanctuary : 91-80-40554055
• Police : 100
• Ambulance : 102
• Fire : 101

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India /Karnataka /Bellary /Hampi

Old Palace (Gagan Mahal) is located in the sleepy little village of Anegundi near Hampi. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Old Palace, also known as, Gagan Mahal is located in an erstwhile capital city Anegondi near Hampi. Anegondi was a tiny kingdom has grown eventually to the Vijayanagara Empire ruling the entire South India.Gagan Mahal is a small old palace building and might be served as the center of Anegondi kingdom. It is surrounded with a big fort. The fort, along with the old palace, is in ruins presently. The remains of this ruined palace are very interesting historically.

HistoryEdit

Old Palace (Gagan Mahal) is soaked in legends and history and lots of tourists visit this place during their tour in Hampi. The 16th century palace is surrounded by a fort and most of its parts are in ruins now. This small yellow colour palace has protruded decorated windows and four beautiful towers.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A.

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

September to February.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 to 2 hours.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

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.

Safety / WarningEdit

• Before purchasing any product confirm price from local.

HelplineEdit

• Police : 100
• Ambulance : 102
• Fire : 101

Gallery

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India /Karnataka /Bellary /Hampi

Sasivekalu Ganesha Temple is located on the southern foothill of the Hemakuta Hill. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Sasivekalu Ganesha Temple is popular for its 8 ft Ganesha idol that resembles mustard seeds. Owning to its resemblance with mustard seeds, natives have named this idol as Sasivekalu Ganesha. According to mythology, Lord Ganesha ate beyond his limit and afterwards tied a snake around his stomach in order to prevent it from bursting. The idol has been carved out of a single boulder, wherein the deity’s right hands are seen holding a broken tusk and the ankusa. The upper left hand contains a looped pasa while lower left hand and the trunk are separated from the monolith.

HistoryEdit

As per the information provided by inscriptions, this pavilion was built in 1506 AD by a merchant from Chandragiri. He sculpted this pavilion in honour of King Narasimha II of the Vijayanagara dynasty.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

6:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

September to February.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

30 minutes

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

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.

Safety / WarningEdit

• Before purchasing any product confirm price from local.

HelplineEdit

• Police : 100
• Ambulance : 102
• Fire : 101

Gallery

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India /Karnataka /Bellary /Hampi

Underground temple is located close to the main road (to Hampi bus station) and near the Noblemen’s Quarters, Hampi, Bellary, Karnataka, 583239, India. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Underground Shiva Temple is dedicated for Lord Siva was built many meters below the ground level. For this reason, almost all the time the sanctum and the core parts of the temple are under water, restricting entry to the inner areas. A water canal system too is visible around the main temple. But this canal is dry and you can walk down to a point from where it’s impossible to go further. There is a small temple for Siva’s consort too near the mail shrine. The Kalyanamantapa (ceremonial marriage hall) is a great looking structure. It has been believed that this is one of the oldest temples in Hampi. View of the main hall in front of the shrine. The main tower too can be seen Your entry to the temple passes through the main tower in front of the temple campus. It looks like this tower was an addition done later on and was never completed. A series of wide large steps along the axis of the tower and the sanctum leads you to the inner part of the temple. The main hall in front of the shrine is huge with massive cubical pillars supporting the roof. The lamppost actually protrudes through the roof. Depending upon the water level you may be able to proceed to the sanctum area.

HistoryEdit

N.A.

Must SeeEdit

Popular

Visiting TimeEdit

6:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

September to February.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 hour.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

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.

Safety / WarningEdit

• Before purchasing any product confirm price from local.

HelplineEdit

• Police : 100
• Ambulance : 102
• Fire : 101

Gallery

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India /Karnataka /Bellary /Hampi

Zenana Enclosure is located at Royal Enclosures, Bellary District, Hampi, India. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Zenana Enclosure was initially a place that was restricted to the entry of royal women only. The enclosure has a huge wall to protect the harem and to the south-east corner, there is the famous Lotus Mahal. The Lotus Mahal was built in the shape of the lotus. The building is 2 storied and was built with a sharp geometrical touch. This, to the Queen acted as a summer palace since it had many openings as windows. The Zenana Enclosure has a huge compound with a mud road leading into it. This place was primarily for the Queen, her friends and for those who accompanied her. It was mainly the place where she stayed. The queen’s palace that is around 49×24 m is the biggest excavation that has been done in Hampi.

HistoryEdit

N.A.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

8.30 am – 5.30 pm

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

September to February.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 to 2 hours.

Ticket Required : Yes Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : ₹ 10

Kids Rs. : Children under the age of 12 Entry Free

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : ₹ 250

Kids Rs. : Children under the age of 12 Entry Free

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

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.

Safety / WarningEdit

• Before purchasing any product confirm price from local.

HelplineEdit

• Police : 100
• Ambulance : 102
• Fire : 101

Gallery

View All Sight of Hampi … Click Here

India /Karnataka /Bellary /Hampi

Monkey Temple is situated on Anjanadri Hill in Anegundi. Anjanadri Hill is located at a distance of 4 km from Hampi. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Monkey Temple is believed to be the birth place of Sri Hanuman, A flight of granite steps takes you to the Monkey Temple which is a small concrete structure and the idol of Hanuman is carved from a granite rock. Near the main idol, a small shrine for Sri Rama and his consort Sita is found. Beware of the monkeys around; as the name suggests there are many monkeys here. From the top of the hill one gets to see Hampi and many of the heritage sites. The view of sun set and sun rise from here is spectacular. As Anjanadri Hill lies on the northern bank of the river Tungabhadra and very close to Hampi, it takes less than an hour to walk to Monkey Temple from here. One can also hire a coracle that will take you across Tungabhadra River to the base of Anjanadri Hill.

HistoryEdit

N.A.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A.

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

September to February.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

15 to 30 minutes.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

• Golden Paradise ;  Hampi Bazaar, Hampi, Bellary, Karnataka, 583239, India. ; Ph/M –  N.A. ; Food Serve –  Italian, Indian

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.

Safety / WarningEdit

• Before purchasing any product confirm price from local.

HelplineEdit

• Police : 100
• Ambulance : 102
• Fire : 101

Gallery

View All Sight of Hampi … Click Here

India /Karnataka /Bellary /Hampi

Purandaradasa Mantapa is situated near the Vijaya Vitthala temple. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Purandaradasa Mantapa is a small open pillared pavilion with whitewashed top dedicated to the legendary poet Purandaradasa who lived in Hampi. The pavilion is located at the river shore near Vittala Temple. This is one of the areas at Hampi where people perform religious rituals. The pavilion is almost at the edge of the river that during monsoon the river water touches the platform or even submerges it. Probably it is here the poet would have sat and composed the devotional songs. Even today the songs composed by him are sung at the Carnatic music (the south Indian classical music) concerts. It is believed that he has composed more than 75,000 classical compositions. They were carried over generations by the oral tradition. But today only a about a thousand or so are known to exist. A small sclpture of Purandaradasa with tambura ( an ancient stringed musical instrument ) can be seen at the pavillion. This is a small open pillared pavilion with whitewashed top dedicated to the legendary poet Purandaradasa who lived in Hampi.

HistoryEdit

N.A.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

7.00 AM – 7.00 PM

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

September to February.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

15 to 30 minutes.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

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.

Safety / WarningEdit

• Before purchasing any product confirm price from local.

HelplineEdit

• Police : 100
• Ambulance : 102
• Fire : 101

Gallery

View All Sight of Hampi … Click Here

India /Karnataka /Bellary /Hampi

Stone Doors are placed close to the Queen’s bath at the Royal Enclosure. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Stone Doors are located between the northwest corner of the Royal Enclosure and the mud track that goes around it. The huge doors are camouflaged well into the brown grey background; which many may miss while visiting the other nearby attractions.The doors are complete with door bolts and the pivot shafts at the end. In all probability it required an elephant to push open these door panels during its functional days.

HistoryEdit

N.A.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

7.00 AM – 7.00 PM

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

September to February.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

15 to 30 minutes.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

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.

Safety / WarningEdit

• Before purchasing any product confirm price from local.

HelplineEdit

• Police : 100
• Ambulance : 102
• Fire : 101

Gallery

View All Sight of Hampi … Click Here

India /Karnataka /Bellary /Hampi

Balakrishna Temple is located at Hampi, Bellary District, Karnataka, India. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Balakrishna Temple is the main idol installed in the figure of Balakrishna (Lord Krishna as infant). This idol is now displayed in the state museum at Chennai. A huge slab installed inside the courtyard of the temple states the story of this temple and the conquest of Ulkala. Many small shrines and pillared halls adorn the campus. The temple kitchen is located at the south east of the main shrine. The main tower at the east is an imposing sight with numerous carvings on it (now the tower is under restoration work). You can see the carvings of the 10 incarnations of Mahavishnu in this temple. The main road to Hampi passes through the temple campus. You can spot a small pavilion with a rectangular stone container in front of the temple across the road.

HistoryEdit

Balakrishna temple was built by the king (Krishnadevaraya) in 1513 AD to celebrate the conquest of the eastern kingdom of Udayagiri or Utkala (in the present day Orissa state).

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
5:30 AM – 1:00 PM
5:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

September to February.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

2 hours.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

• Shesh Besh Restaurant ;  Virupapur Gadde (Hampi Island), Sanapur post, Karnataka, 5833234, India. ; Ph/M –  91-94485-66368|+91-94495-61814|+91-8533-287109 ; Food Serve –  Italian, south indian

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.

Safety / WarningEdit

• Before purchasing any product confirm price from local.

HelplineEdit

• Police : 100
• Ambulance : 102
• Fire : 101

Gallery

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India /Karnataka /Bellary /Hampi

Hemakuta Hill Temple Complex is situated at Centre Of The City, Hampi, India. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Hemakuta Hill near Hampi is famous for its cluster of temples, archways and pavilions scattered all over the top. On top of the Hemakuta Hill a series of temple complexes can be seen. There are at least 3 dozen stone structures on top and the biggest ones are on the northern side. Because of the pyramid like structures, these temples are often mistaken for Jain Temples. Construction is in ‘Trikutachala’ style with three temples with sides at right angles facing a central courtyard. A shrine of Hanuman from where tourists get a good view of sunrise and sunset, a two storey archway and a monolithic Sasivekalu Ganesha statue are other attractions located close by. The Hemakuta Hill is open for all and does not charge any entrance fee or other charges. If you are a historian, photographer, tourist or an archeology student, you will find many interesting spots in and around the Hemakuta Hill. It is easily accessible from all parts of Hampi. It takes only 15 minutes to climb to the top from the famous Viroopaksha Temple at the end of Hampi bazaar.

HistoryEdit

Hemakuta Hill Temple Complex are dedicated to Lord Shiva and are built in 10th century AD.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A.

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

September to February.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

2 to 3 hours.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

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.

Safety / WarningEdit

• Before purchasing any product confirm price from local.

HelplineEdit

• Police : 100
• Ambulance : 102
• Fire : 101

Gallery

View All Sight of Hampi … Click Here