India /Karnataka /Bellary /Hampi
The Palace of Vira Harihara is located at the south end of the Hazara Ramaswamy temple. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Only the ground level structure of the Palace of Vira Harihara is left now. This palace also had a few residential complexes. Their ruins are also in bad condition. The entry to the building is through the eastern side of the wall. There is a 3 m wide gap that is now used as a gateway. Here, one can also find an elevated platform that has about a dozen or so steps. This was used by the king to get on his elephant. Two elephants could be handled at this place at a time. There is also a palace structure close by. From here, there is an empty place where there is a bull head or Nandimukha, from whose mouth water used to gush out. The area also has many other monuments to explore. The time taken to go around the whole place would be around half an hour.
Palace of Vira Harihara, 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
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.
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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.
Safety / WarningEdit
- Before purchasing any product confirm price from local.
HelplineEdit
- Police : 100
- Ambulance : 102
- Fire : 101
