It was a treat to be in Hampi in Nov 2015.
We took a flight from Delhi to Bangalore on 10 Nov 2015. Next day on 11 Nov we took the night train " Hampi Exp" departing at 2200 hours to Hospet. It arrives there at 07.10 hours and you have full day to yourself.
Similarly,Hampi Exp Train departs at 21.00 hours to reach Bangalore City at 06.10 hours.
At Hospet we had a pick up from Railway Station to our place of stay HERITAGE RESORT HAMPI. It was 7 km from Hospet train station.
We found the Resort to be the best place to stay. It has big rooms, very well laid out facilities. A exceedingly inviting swimming pool, very well spread out buffet for all meals, caring staff and very serene ambiance.
See these pics of the resort.
You can read my Review of Resort at trip adviser.
The resort also has local performance in the evening at Pool side, of local performers giving stories from epics.
We choose to go around in a local transport which can take us to all places. Some may find it very uncomfortable but it has the ability to go at most places where a 4 wheeler may not be able to go. This was our transport for next 3 days of our stay.
The
name Hampi can also mean "champion".
At Hampi there could be no better place than the Hemakuta Hill, which consists of a large number of temples, archways and pavilions being guarded by the tall wide stoned walls, the ruins of which can still be seen here.
At Hampi there could be no better place than the Hemakuta Hill, which consists of a large number of temples, archways and pavilions being guarded by the tall wide stoned walls, the ruins of which can still be seen here.
Start the day by seeing the smaller Ganesha ,see its back in which the mother Parvati is holding the Ganesha.
The view from Hemkuta Hills is fascinating of many temples and largest temple Virupaksha.
Three Headed Nandi |
Roof Painting in Orignal |
Pillars of Temple |
After temple visit, walk through the old Bazzar which is still under excavation. Walk to other side to see a single stone Nanadi.
Single Stone Nandi |
Nandi Bazzar
Rama Temple
Kondarama Baazar |
By Boat from Rama Temple to Vithala Temple
Stone Chariot |
Vithala Temple |
Stone Carvings |
With Guide Nagraja
Last thing on Day 1 was the Monolithic Ganesha. This huge Ganesha is also known as Mustard Ganesha, as the Mustard Trader financed its construction for all devotees.
Bouders at Hhampi |
DAY 2
Second day we went across the Tungbhdra River. The first thing we did was to climb the 600 odd steps to Anjana Hills.This Hampi Temple is
located 4 km from Hampi and is believed to be the birth place of Lord Hanuman.
Route to Hill Top |
The above picture is of Shiva which is 12 feet in height with its base of 3 feet in water.
Spice Bazaar Inside |
Complete Spice Bazaar |
Stone Donation Box with drawings |