Hampi Travel Guide & Tips

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Hampi Travel Guide

Dotted with numerous temple complex ruins of the Vijayanagara Empire, Hampi is located near the River Tungabhadra.

There is a lot about Hampi - the UNESCO World Heritage site that fascinates vacationers. The place is one of India’s most known archaeological destinations. Its temples, monuments, and monolithic sculptures magnetize tourists from far and wide to admire its exceptional workmanship. The historical ambiance of this place is enhanced with the rugged landscape that attracts vacationers to take up various exciting activities along with sightseeing. This account provides essential information about Hampi that one might require prior to visiting it. So, those looking forward to visit this city shortly will find this concise and crisp Hampi guide.

Weather: Located in one of the southern states of India – Karnataka, Hampi experiences sweltering summers, pleasantly cold winters, and pleasurable monsoon. Hampi weather is the best during winter months from November to March. Monsoons, from July to September also present a pleasant time to visit the heritage site. However, one needs to be extra cautious while walking on the boulders. Hampi weather in June is scorching, so it is suggested not to venture out during this summer month in Hampi.

Food: Hampi serves a delectable variety of culinary treats to its visitors. Since Hampi is known for the religious places non-veg is difficult to get. The most savored Hampi food includes badanekayi (stuffed brinjal), ellu chutney, ranjaka (a type of chutney), kosambari (dal, cucumber, carrot dish), bele kaalu (sprouted dal), and saaru (a type of soup). Hampi special food comprises two or three desserts and fried dishes such as Aambode or Bonda with a meal. Meals are considered completed when rice curd is served at the end.

Nightlife: Hampi tourist information would be incomplete without mentioning its nightlife that takes tourists for a tour of the town at night during the Hampi Utsav or Vijaya Utsav. Visiting the ancient city beautifully illuminated is an experience to cherish. In addition to the well-lit monuments, vacationers also visit the lightened bazaars of Hampi such as Virupaksha Bazaar.

Shopping: Shopping is an important part of every Hampi travel guide that informs travelers about the must-buys from this ancient city. Stone artefacts, Lambani crafts, leather crafts, musical instruments, and banana fiber crafts are amazing gift items and souvenirs. One of the many ancient markets in this historical city - Vittala Bazar is a prominent name. Hampi Bazaar is a kilometer long street located in front of the Virupaksha temple, where local and imported goods are available. The latter can be considered as one of the ancient malls.

Festivals: Hampi details would be inadequate if festivals celebrated here are missed out on. Celebrated for three days, in the month of November, the most important festival of Hampi – Hampi Utsav, also known as Vijaya Utsav is keenly awaited. The festival involves dance, drama, music, and processions echoes the entire ancient town.

City attractions: Hazara Rama Temple, Krishna Temple Complex, Kondana Rama Temple, and Malyavanta Raghunatha Swamy Temple speak leaps and bounds about the Hampi temple treasure. Lotus Mahal, Zenith Enclosure, Dasara Dibba, and King’s Balance are among the historical marvels of the site. The heritage place articulates the rich history about Hampi. Apart from sightseeing, Hampi is famous for various exciting activities such as staying in a hut on Hippie Island, climbing the hills to catch stunning views around, witness breathtaking sunsets, and riding a ferry on Red River with statues of the rocks.

There are some interesting facts about Hampi that add to the reasons to explore it. A few of the lesser known Hampi facts are -

Vittala Temple has 56 melodic columns or the musical pillars. What makes this Hampi temple information fascinating is the fact that these pillars create melodic sounds when tapped delicately. The primary historical record of Hampi settlements dates back to 1st Century. Hazara Ram temple is widely famous as there are historical objects and fossils claiming to be present since the time of Rama’s and Krishna’s era.

It is prudent for vacationers to keep a Hampi map handy that helps exploring this captivating place on their own conveniently. This unique place is truly a holidaymakers dream place to be where one can have an unprecedented holiday experience. With this Hampi tour guide, vacationers can delight in a place that has stood the test of time, presenting its glory and grandeur through its remarkable ruins.

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Manishji's 5 days trip to Hampi

Tour was good. too much travelling by car, suggestion/guidance for airport / railway station while tour start/end is missing in your program during selection. Last day was only travelling from 7 AM to 4.30 PM from Ooty to Mysore, this can be avoided while proposing for Itinerary to customer.  Driver/Cab - Mr kiran and his Car KA03AB5010 is very good, very polite, having good knowledge of route, very specific for selection of veg hotels   during my whole program Mysore, Coorg, Ooty, Coonoor, Bangalore.  because of him visited all place of my itinerary except one or two. Hotel Golden.castle :  Bathroom drain was choking, Hand wash soap was not provided. Tea Kit is not available. Bed Tea was given after 7 AM and charged amount for bed tea and water bottle this is minor things can be avoided. Lazo.areca.resort : Resort was good but far from the main market. Quality of food was Ok. natural things are very good , cleanness in resort is not upto mark (may be due to rainy seasons) incests / moths etc are in room and outside room, Major issue water is coming from roof specially in bathroom (three places) and one place in room. Kempscave : Good hotel little far from main market. service time is little late  this is my second tour with travel triangle. Over all good experience with you this can be much better with little changes  It is not understood for taking extra charges while payment of tour with UPI & Debit cards.

Manishji Kanpur

Akash's 7 days trip to Hampi

1. Driver: Rude behaviour/ doesn’t answer when you ask something and doesn’t even acknowledge 2. ⁠ mysore palace was not in the itinerary but he asked if we wanted to visit. We said only if it is on the route. Meanwhile he went to some other place and we had to wait for him for 20 mins 3. ⁠Left us in cab for around 30-40 mins unattended on the way to ooty. This happened multiple times that we had call and wait. Once he kept chatting to a friend and we waited in the car for 10-15 mins 4. Took longer route to ooty saying the other route is under maintenance 5. ⁠always in a hurry 6. ⁠on call most of the time while driving 7. ⁠ignored us quite a few times. 8. ⁠did not stop for lunch/tea on the last day although we had asked twice. Later said “ airport pe cafeteria hai sir” rudely as he was in a hurry to complete the trip

Akash Sharma Jaipur

Rsherin's 4 days trip to Hampi

Would like to take this time to appreciate the choice of hotel, places to visit and appropriate travel arrangements by Travel Corp that made our family trip easy and memorable. Kudos to Ms Kimaya and team for making the effort for our pleasant trip. Last but not least, a big shout for the driver who was immensely devoted to his duty and patient to accommodate the travel plans very well. His choice of eatery areas and planning of place visits is commendable. Would also like to appreciate the selection of quote process of Travel Triangle. The variety and choice of vendors providing suitable quotes for the planning of trip is truly praise worthy. Thank you all once again. Place of stay ( Club Mahindra, Madikeri), local eateries ( Raintree, Rainbow and Rice Fish Curry) and places of visit( Raja seat, Chiklihole reservoir, Mandalpatti and Nisarghadhama) are some of the experiences mind blowing one of a kind.

Mrs R Bangalore

Vamsintt's 6 days trip to Hampi

We had a great experience in this ooty, kodaikanal trip. rooms are awesome. Cab facility also good. We had a great experience in this ooty, kodaikanal trip. rooms are awesome. Cab facility also good.

Vamsintt Bengaluru

Dev's 3 days trip to Hampi

The service provided was really good. The agent Shishir was quite cooperative and he have always made sure that all our needs are fulfilled. Highly recommended. The service provided was really good. The agent Shishir was quite cooperative and he have always made sure that all our needs are fulfilled. Highly recommended.

Dev Chaturvedi Delhi

Nikhil's 4 days trip to Hampi

The experience with postcard is awesome. Shishir and his team booked us excellent hotels at budget friendly rates and had excellent arrangements for travelling site visits too "Shishir" made it in my budget and assisted on every step. Kudos to you and Postcard Team. The experience with postcard is awesome. Shishir and his team booked us excellent hotels at budget friendly rates and had excellent arrangements for travelling site visits too "Shishir" made it in my budget and assisted on every step. Kudos to you and Postcard Team.

Nikhil Deshpande Pune

Prateekoct's 3 days trip to Hampi

The day when we requested for trip quotation, Nikita Mam was doing a great job .She planned us very good plan with very good places to see. your quick responses on the 11th hour changes on trips 2nd day or else it could be a professionalism was very good.I will recommend your name specifically to my friends and family for their next trips.Keep the good work going and thank you for making our trip memorable with all your support.Thank you Nikita mam The day when we requested for trip quotation, Nikita Mam was doing a great job .She planned us very good plan with very good places to see. your quick responses on the 11th hour changes on trips 2nd day or else it could be a professionalism was very good.I will recommend your name specifically to my friends and family for their next trips.Keep the good work going and thank you for making our trip memorable with all your support.Thank you Nikita mam

Prateekoct Pune

Anandbajikar's 4 days trip to Hampi

Choice of Hotels are Not to the nearest destination.

Anandbajikar Pune

Bastevrushali's 6 days trip to Hampi

We have recently booked and traveled to mysuru, coorg and wayanad through All india holidays. The hotel at mysuru and homestay at coorg were very good but the hotel at Wayanad was average. The cab and driver were okay and sightseeing was well planned. Overall good service by all india holidays and travel triangle

Bastevrushali Mumbai

Disha's 7 days trip to Hampi

The trip was well planned and executed by Hover Journeys. Mr. Amish was always available for any guidance / help while planning the trip as well as during the trip. The cab driver was excellent and well versed with the area. We had a great time. Thanks!

Disha Agarwal Modi Mumbai

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