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The historical city of Hampi<\/strong> is all set to bedazzle with color, light, and bonhomie as Hampi Utsav<\/strong>\u00a02022<\/strong>\u00a0will take center stage in the month of January<\/strong>. This is the time when all roads in South India lead to the prehistoric city of Hampi.The festivities date back to the times of Vijayanagar empire, and thus it is also known as the Vijaya Utsav.<\/p>\n

Hampi Utsav is a congregation of various events that highlight the glorious past of India.\u00a0Renowned artists from all over the country and Bollywood stars perform at this cultural extravaganza<\/strong> and make Hampi one of the most popular places to visit in January<\/strong>. The opulence, clubbed with festivities around, makes the ruins of Hampi a spectacle worth beholding.<\/p>\n

About Hampi festival In Karnataka<\/h2>\n
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Hampi Utsav 2022 will be a 3-day long carnival<\/strong>, which is also one of the biggest arrangements made by Karnataka government. It is inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Karnataka, and admission is completely free for all visitors.\u00a0Recently, the district administration of Hampi has hinted that the festival might go international and could be stretched to 5 days from the existing duration of 3 days. Read more about the story here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

While the exact schedule of\u00a0Hampi Utsav 2022<\/strong>\u00a0is yet to be announced, the festival – like always- will include a\u00a0flurry of attractions such as\u00a0classical & traditional dance performances, skits and dramas, fireworks, puppet shows, and spectacular parades. Every year, a large number of people gather in Hampi to be a part of the celebrations and\u00a0the city gets all decked up\u00a0to offer a\u00a0wonderful experience to its guests.<\/p>\n

Venue:<\/strong> Hampi Village, Vijayanagar, Karnataka<\/p>\n

Hampi Utsav 2022 dates:<\/strong> January 13- 15<\/p>\n

Over the last few years, the Hampi festival has been celebrated alternately in November (3-5), which were also the dates of Hampi Utsav 2016, & January (9-11). However, the dates for the festival in 2022 have been confirmed for January.<\/p>\n

How To Reach Hampi City<\/h2>\n

By air:\u00a0<\/strong>Bellary is the nearest airport to Hampi and is very well connected to major airports in India. The 60 km distance between the airport and Hampi can be covered by hiring a prepaid taxi or a cab.<\/p>\n

By rail: <\/strong>Hospet is the nearest railhead located at a distance of 13 km from Hampi. Hire a cab to reach the place with utmost ease.<\/p>\n

By road:\u00a0<\/strong>Hampi is very well connected to major cities like Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Goa by the national highway. One can easily reach Hampi\u00a0by taking a public or a private bus from any of the aforementioned cities.<\/p>\n

The entry of four-wheeler vehicles inside the city is prohibited during the entire festival. Visitors must park their vehicle near Hampi Arch and take the green bus that takes them to different venues.<\/em><\/p>\n

Suggested Read:<\/strong> 20 Most Famous Historical Places In India: You Think You Know Them Well Enough?<\/a><\/p>\n

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