India /Karnataka /Bellary /Hampi
Queen’s Bath is located at Royal Enclosure, Hampi, Hospet, Karnataka. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Queen’s bath, the private bathing chamber of Vijayanagara kings and queens that makes today’s whirlpool bathtubs and hot tub spas appear less lavish and self-indulgent. A massive verandah runs around a big open rectangular pool with a number of balconies projecting into it. Each balcony has three charming windows and the pool has a depth of 6 feet. Though called Queen’s bath, the pool was in all probability used by both, kings and queens. Encircled with a beautiful verandah replete with jutting balconies and carved domes, the pool has no ceiling. A water canal encircles the Queen’s bath and at some points bridges have been laid over it. It was possibly meant to act as a deterrent for anyone from entering the bath when it was in use. Today a blooming garden has been laid out front and is a popular picnicking site.
Queen’s Bath, Hampi
HistoryEdit
N.A.
Must SeeEdit
Attraction
Visiting TimeEdit
8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Closed OnEdit
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Best Season to VisitEdit
September to February.
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
40 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
- Sri Krishna Hotel Restaurant ; N.A. ; Ph/M – N.A. ; Food Serve – N.A.
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
