Hampi is a dream destination for many travel freaks. Though the place is brimming with ruins of the ancient monuments, palaces, temples, etc, Hampi never ceases to amaze its visitants. The place itself is like an open museum showcasing the bygone glory, heritage and culture of the region.

The beautiful hills and valleys reflect a tremendous charisma to the place. Though Hampi is a treat to the eyes of historians as well as archaeological buffs, it offers perfect terrain for an adrenaline kick. And there is no better way to explore Hampi than cycling.

The ride through the charming valleys and hills make the trip more delightful. Cycling to various sites containing ruins of monuments and temples, street markets, etc is a great experience.

Also, you will get an opportunity to mingle with the local people. But the ride can be a bit difficult as the majority of the paths in Hampi is not paved.

Besides, at the end of the day, you will be very satisfied to have discovered a unique experience of exploring one of the mythical places in the country in a bicycle.

Major Attractions Of The Place:

Tungabhadra Dam: Adorned with a charming garden, Tungabhadra Dam is a splendid tourist hub where you can spot flamingos, greater spot-billed pelicans, storks, etc.

Virupaksha Temple: Virupaksha Temple is one of the most revered temples in Hampi dedicated to Lord Virupaksha that dates back to the 7th century.

Vijaya Vittala Temple: Vijaya Vittala Temple is an extraordinary temple in Hampi with musical pillars.

Matunga Hill: Never miss the panoramic views of the ruins of Hampi from the Matunga Hill which is worth experiencing.

Pampa Sarovar: Pampa Sarovar is an alluring lake which looks more delighting at the time of sunset.

Lakshmi-Narasimha Temple: Lakshmi-Narasimha Temple houses a 6.7 m high statue of Ugra Narasimha which forms the largest monolith statue in Hampi.

Archaeological Museum: The art and artefacts at this museum like ancient coins, weapons, paintings, and sculptures reveal the bygone glory of Hampi.

Queen's Bath: One will get awestruck at the astounding architecture of this royal pool built for the Queens of the ancient times.

Daroji Bear Sanctuary: The Daroji Bear Sanctuary provides habitat for Indian Sloth Bear.

Hampi Bazar: The Hampi Bazar is famous for numerous traditional antique articles.

Speciality Of The Place:

Hampi is one of the most esteemed places in India to be recognized as the UNESCO world heritage site.

Hampi is worthy of admiration because of its archaeological significance.

The musical pillars at the Vittala Temple in Hampi create melodious sounds when tapped delicately which is so surprising.

Most of the monuments in Hampi are influenced by the Vijayanagara style of architecture.

The Hazara Ram Temple in Hampi is said to have relics of Ramayana.

Activities Suggested:

Way to Reach:

 By Air -  Belgaum Airport is the nearest airport to Hampi which is situated at a distance of 260.1 Km.

 By Rail -  Hampi doesn't have a railway station of its own. Hospet Railway Station is the nearest railway station to Hampi which is situated at a distance of 17.8 Km.

By Road: Hampi is well-linked to the major cities of Karnataka by road. Hospet Bus Station is the nearest bus station to Hampi which is situated at a distance of 12.4 Km.