Hampi Tourist Places: Your Ultimate Guide to Experiencing Nature's Beauty

Hampi is located in Karnataka the place is famous as it is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is a historical delight for travelers. The destination has around 500 monuments beautiful temples bustling Street markets treasury buildings and numerous captivating remains of the great Vijay Nagar Empire. The city was once the capital city of Vijayanagar Empire which was around 1500 ad and is also considered that second largest city in the world at that time. The city is located on the banks of river Thangam Bhadra and is famous for its massive gorgeous temples specially the virupakkasha temple which is dedicated to the patron deity of the Vijayanagar Empire.

Travelers can also view the remains of the old city which has canals military barracks and tables around here. In 1986 Hampi was declared as UNESCO World Heritage site and since then the Government of India has made many efforts to restore the Lost glory of this city, till date very limited or no modern establishments are allowed in the main area of Hampi, which gives this destination and authentic feel, which pleases the travelers visit here. Hampi is an open museum which has more than 100 locations to explore and is a favorite way to discover the city from the prospective of its historical background.

Vithala Temple, Hampi 

Vithala Temple is the most impressive architectural structure in Hampi which dates back around to the 16th century and is truly example of rich Indian architecture. The famous stone Chariot which is also printed on Indian 50 rupee note is also present here. The temple complex is spread in a wide area and the main gate has marvelous carvings and opens into a large courtyard.

Virupaksha Temple, Hampi