Coracle Crossings, Hampi

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Coracle Crossings is use Virupaksha temple near the Ghat, Kodandarama temple, also near the ghat, Vijaya Vittala temple in Hampi, Karnataka, India. Edit

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Coracle is a small boat that was, and still is, used to travel from one side to the other. There are three places where the coracle crossings were in use, the first one being at the Virupaksha temple near the Ghat or bathing place to cross from the Virupapur Gadde. Tourists are also given a ride on it without any particular destination but just for the experience. The second crossing is at the Kodandarama temple, also near the ghat. The most important third one is at the Vijaya Vittala temple and might have ended at the Anegondi village at that time. The ferries can carry 5 to 6 individuals at a time.

Coracle Crossings, Hampi

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Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

7.00 AM – 7.00 PM

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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.

Ticket Required : Yes Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : INR2 – INR5 per head one way
INR15 – INR20 with vehicles

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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

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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.