Vitthala Temple Complex, Hampi

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Vitthala Temple Complex is situated northeast of Hampi, opposite the village of Anegondi. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Vitthala Temple is also among the Group of Monuments which is currently listed as World Heritage Monuments by the UNESCO. This temple was also constructed during the Vijayanagara rule by Krishnadevaraya. Vitthala Temple is known for its impressive architecture and is one of the most elegantly constructed temples in Hampi. The temple has gateway towers and compound walls which surround an enormous temple complex. Inside the temple complex there are a number of pavilions, halls and temples. Originally built in the 15th century A.D., subsequent rulers enhanced the architecture which brought about to its present form. Around the temple complex once existed a temple town by the name Vitthalpura.

Vitthala Temple Complex, Hampi

HistoryEdit

Vitthala Temple Complex was originally built in the 15th century AD. Many successive kings have enhanced the temple campus during their regimes to the present form. Yon can even see the remains of a township called Vitthalapura that existed around this temple complex. The highlight of Vitthala temple is its impressive pillared halls and the stone chariot. The halls are carved with an overwhelming array of sculptures on the giant granite pillars. The stone chariot located inside the campus is almost an iconic structure of Hampi.

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Visiting TimeEdit

8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

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Best Season to VisitEdit

September to February.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

3 to 4 hours.

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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

New Shanthi Restaurant ; Hampi Bazaar 583239 Hampi , Karnataka ; Ph/M – N.A. ; Food Serve – Itallian, Indian, Bakery

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.